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Registered General Nurse
34632.00 Per annum
Tonbridge, Kent
Rapport Housing and Care
Barnes Lodge is a bright, modern and spacious 101 bed dual registered care home that opened in 2016, set in the outskirts of Tonbridge.
We are currently recruiting registered nurses for our nursing provision, who will lead and support a great team of staff and very happy residents.
Barnes Lodge is rated "Good" by CQC.
Barnes Lodge has vacancies for Bank Nurses, to join our day care teams providing cover for holidays and absences.
SUMMARY OF MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
To support the Deputy Manager within the Home in providing leadership to the care team and effective 24hr management of the Home within the available resources. The post holder will have a key responsibility for the quality of nursing assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation and associated care staff training issues to ensure that at all times residents receive excellent quality care.
Take responsibility for the safeguarding of adults and follow the Organisations whistleblowing policy as required.
To ensure that the home provides a homely and safe environment to all residents consistent with their dignity, wellbeing and the principles of person centred care.
SUPERVISORY
To have responsibility for the management and allocation of duties to care and support during the course of shift.
COMMUNICATIONS WITH OTHERS:
INTERNAL
Management of the home
Home Care and Nursing Colleagues
Residents
Catering, Housekeeping, Maintenance and Administrative Staff
Head Office
EXTERNAL
Families, Carers and Advocates
Legal Representatives
GPs, Social Services
Pharmacists
District Nurses, Physio, OTs and SALTs
Hospice
Voluntary organisations
Education establishments
Other statutory service providers
For the right candidate, this is a marvellous opportunity to join an established, growing organisation in the heart of Kent.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· A relevant nursing qualification
· Registered with the NMC
· Satisfactory references
· Right to work in the UK
Benefits of working for Rapport Housing and Care include:
20 days paid holiday PLUS Bank Holidays
Comprehensive Induction and Training Packages Continual professional development
Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Confirmation of all appointments is subject to proof of Eligibility to Work in the UK, satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, satisfactory numeracy and literacy assessments and medical clearance.
If you have any questions about the role or about Rapport Housing and Care, please feel free to contact HR on 01634 729137.
Otherwise and to apply, please click on the apply now button and complete the online form.
Rapport Housing and Care offers Residential, Nursing and Supported Care to older people with physical frailty and Dementia across Kent.
Rapport Housing and Care values the diversity that exists in all our communities and works towards this being reflected in our workforce.
Charity No: 254140.
Benefits of working for us include:
o 28 days paid holiday (pro-rota if part time)
o Comprehensive Induction and Training Packages Continual professional development, support with PREP
o Stakeholder Pension Scheme
o Opportunities to progress.
Confirmation of all appointments is subject to proof of Eligibility to Work in the UK, satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and medical clearance.
If you have any questions about the role or about Rapport Housing and Care, please feel free to contact the Home Manager on 01227 769774.
Otherwise and to apply, please click on the apply now button and complete the online form.
Rapport Housing and Care offers Supported and Residential Care to older people with physical frailty and Dementia across Kent.
Rapport Housing and Care values the diversity that exists in all our communities and works towards this being reflected in our workforce.
Charity No: 254140.
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