Senior Nurse - Care Home

As a Senior Nurse (General) at a Barchester care home, you'll use your leadership skills to ensure our residents get the quality care we're known for. Being a hands-on clinical leader, you'll create a safe and supportive environment for residents with a range of mental and physical needs. You'll rely on your professional judgement to make critical decisions, from assessing new resident needs to implementing safeguarding policies and overseeing medication administration as per NMC regulations. You'll also support and mentor your team, ensuring they receive necessary clinical training to deliver high-quality nursing care. This role grants you the autonomy to do things the right way and be valued for your contributions. To join us, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration, a mentoring or supervision qualification, and experience in producing care plans and risk assessments. An understanding of regulatory frameworks, such as DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines, is crucial.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Senior Nurse (General) at a Barchester care home, you'll use your leadership skills to make sure our residents get the quality care we're known for. We'll look to you to be a hands-on clinical leader that creates a safe and supportive environment for our residents with a range of mental and physical needs. You'll use your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions, from assessing the needs of a new resident to implementing safeguarding policies and administrating medicines in line with NMC regulations. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you'll support and mentor your team to make sure they have the clinical training they need to deliver the highest standards of nursing. As a Senior Nurse (General), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do.

ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Senior Nurse (General), you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration and a mentoring or supervision qualification. Experience of producing care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge on the most recent clinical practices. We'll also look for an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. You'll be a natural leader and problem solver who has worked with older people and acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, you'll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes

If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

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Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider offering a range of services across the UK. We specialize in delivering personalized care in residential and nursing homes, ensuring that our residents receive the highest standards of care and support. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to creating safe and compassionate environments where residents can thrive. With a focus on continuous learning and development, Barchester Healthcare invests in its staff, providing opportunities for growth and career advancement. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer an excellent rewards package, including free learning and development, profit share schemes, and discounts on holiday, retail, and leisure activities. At Barchester Healthcare, we believe in the importance of nurturing talent and providing our staff with the tools they need to succeed. Join us and be part of an organization that values your contribution and is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our residents.

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration and a mentoring or supervision qualification.