Ingleborough Nursing Home has a part-time registered nurse post for its residential care team. The role centres on leading the clinical and care team on shift, administering medication and monitoring residents for changes in condition, with an emphasis on older people and dementia care. The post also covers care planning, risk assessment and supervision of senior carers. Current NMC registration as an RGN, RMN or RNLD is needed, along with the right to work in the UK.
What the job involves
- Lead the clinical and care team during each shift, supervising senior carers and care colleagues
- Deliver nursing care in line with care plans, assessed needs and best practice
- Monitor residents and respond to changes in their condition
- Administer, store and record medication safely under NMC guidelines and home policy
- Develop, implement and review care plans using tools such as MUST, Waterlow, falls assessments and nutrition charts
- Manage complex wound care, pressure area prevention, syringe drivers, nutrition and infection control
- Report and investigate accidents, incidents and near-misses
- Liaise with GPs, social workers and other health professionals to secure care
- Keep clear clinical records and handovers, aligned with CQC frameworks
- Report safeguarding concerns under North Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Board frameworks
- Induct and support new colleagues through training and competency assessments
- Maintain statutory, mandatory and advanced clinical training and NMC revalidation
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in nursing (RGN, RMN or RNLD)
Registration & licences
- Valid and active NMC registration PIN
Experience
- Post-qualification experience in social care, community or acute clinical settings
- Proven experience in care planning and risk assessments
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of clinical audits
Skills & knowledge
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
- Commitment to improving residents' quality of life
- Ability to adapt to different environments and changing needs
- Working understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS
Checks & eligibility
- UK eligibility to work
Other
- Eagerness to learn, develop and progress
Nice to have
- Comprehensive understanding of palliative and end-of-life care pathways
- Evidence of post-registration clinical pathways or qualifications
- Management or leadership qualification
What’s offered
- Close-knit working environment
- Funded training and career development
- Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
- Company pension scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised meals
- Quick and easy onboarding process
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
