Job summary
Aachen Brook is a nursing respite service which is a 5-bed service. The clients have complex medical needs, behaviours that challenge for people with Learning Disabilities.
No day is ever the same and the clients always make working in our service enjoyable. The main duties of the role will include supporting clients to meet their individual needs including personal care and assistance attending leisure local activities.
All the care we deliver is person centred to the needs of the individual and we develop lasting relationships with families and external multi-disciplinary professionals, who we work closely with to deliver outstanding care.
The complex care we deliver means there is always nursing support available with high ratios of staff.
During the days we have at least 1 nurses, and Support staff, management, at night we have a mixture of 1 nurse on waking nights and support staff.
Main duties of the job
We are now looking for an innovate hands on nurse (RGN RMN or RNLD) with an active pin to join our team. This is a part time post (22.5 hours) and would we want the nurse to work a combination of days and nights on a rota system.
This is an exciting time to be joining St Anne's as we are rolling out a programme of on line platforms to enhance the experience of the clients and our staff teams.
About us
St. Anne's wants to reward its employees for their hard work. Employee benefits include;
- Rising annual leave each year to a maximum of 33 days (including statutory holidays)
- 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme
- Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development
- Cycle To Work scheme
- Refer A Friend recruitment initiative
- Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) upon successful completion of probation period
- Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Discounted income protection scheme
- Free car parking at most services
- Free life assurance cover
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our support team are committed and dedicated to providing the best possible care to the clients whilst promoting independence. Working alongside the existing nursing team they work cohesively to facilitate the clients living their best life.
This is a Life Without Limits which is the St Annes way.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our support team are committed and dedicated to providing the best possible care to the clients whilst promoting independence. Working alongside the existing nursing team they work cohesively to facilitate the clients living their best life.
This is a Life Without Limits which is the St Annes way.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in care (employment or carer at home)
Desirable
- Previous experience working in an LD Environment
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN RMN or RNLD qualified
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in care (employment or carer at home)
Desirable
- Previous experience working in an LD Environment
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN RMN or RNLD qualified
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
