Job summary
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join Copperfield's complex needs care home in Cross Green, Leeds, specialising in supporting adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia and neuro-disabilities.
Our Nurse-led team has the skills and expertise to support people with complex needs including prolonged disorders of consciousness and behaviours of concern, and those who require tracheostomies, ventilators and PEG feeding tubes.
Main duties of the job
As an Exemplar Health Care Nurse, youll work with like-minded colleagues, as part of a multi-disciplinary in-house team, to provide the highest standards of nursing care for our residents.
Our approach to nursing focuses on maximising independence, building everyday living skills and empowering people to live as fulfilled lives as possible, which means that youll be delivering truly person-centred and holistic care in a community-based home.
The post holder will:
- Have a thorough understanding of nursing care and best practice including around infection prevention and control, good hygiene, person-centred care planning and evaluating outcomes of care
- Have a good knowledge and experience of the assessment, admission and discharge process including planning, for service users
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills along with IT knowledge and digital skills
- Have detailed knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLs, and work within the Codes of Practice
- Have detailed knowledge of the Nursing and Midwifery Councils The Code and work within it at all times.
About us
We have over 20 years of experience providing
exceptional specialist nursing care for adults living with complex and high
acuity needs in over 42 complex needs care homes.
Our vision is that adults living with complex
needs can access outstanding specialist care and support, in a community-based
home thats close to their family and friends, and that focuses on their personal
goals and outcomes. Our person-centred care is the bedrock for maximising
independence, building everyday living skills and empowering people to live as
fulfilled lives as possible. Our mission is to make every day better for the
people we support and our colleagues. Were proud of the culture that weve
created at Exemplar Health Care, which is underpinned by our vision, mission
and values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Work as part of a designated clinical and care team
delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual and their
family.
-
Support people to improve and maintain their mental,
physical, behavioural health and wellbeing, promoting health and preventing ill
health.
-
Communicate effectively with people.
-
Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing
process and provide ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of
care
-
To recognise changes in a patients condition which
require the intervention of others
-
To work within the NMC code of professional practice.
-
To have a willingness to undertake additional skills and
training relevant to the role
-
To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given
and maintained.
-
To act and raise concerns when standards are not being
maintained following Exemplars policy and procedures.
-
To act as an advocate for the patient and the family,
including promoting and protecting their interests, privacy and rights,
equality and inclusion.
-
Support care home staff with training and education
The
reputation that we've earned is all thanks to the talented and passionate
people at the heart of Exemplar Health Care. And were always looking for new
ways to say thank you for the dedication, care and compassion that our teams
show every single day.
That's
why we've introduced a series of unique benefits packages that are tailored to
each team within Exemplar Health Care.
Benefits
-
Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
-
Free car parking
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Paid NMC pin / DBS check
-
Free RCNi Learning Platform membership
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FastPAYE Access to money early before payday
-
Blue Light card
-
Pension plan
-
Healthcare cash plan through Westfield Health
-
The company shop
-
Online wellbeing centre
-
My FIRST rewards Gives lifestyle and retail discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team
delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual and their
family.
-
Support people to improve and maintain their mental,
physical, behavioural health and wellbeing, promoting health and preventing ill
health.
-
Communicate effectively with people.
-
Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing
process and provide ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of
care
-
To recognise changes in a patients condition which
require the intervention of others
-
To work within the NMC code of professional practice.
-
To have a willingness to undertake additional skills and
training relevant to the role
-
To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given
and maintained.
-
To act and raise concerns when standards are not being
maintained following Exemplars policy and procedures.
-
To act as an advocate for the patient and the family,
including promoting and protecting their interests, privacy and rights,
equality and inclusion.
-
Support care home staff with training and education
The
reputation that we've earned is all thanks to the talented and passionate
people at the heart of Exemplar Health Care. And were always looking for new
ways to say thank you for the dedication, care and compassion that our teams
show every single day.
That's
why we've introduced a series of unique benefits packages that are tailored to
each team within Exemplar Health Care.
Benefits
-
Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
-
Free car parking
-
Paid NMC pin / DBS check
-
Free RCNi Learning Platform membership
-
FastPAYE Access to money early before payday
-
Blue Light card
-
Pension plan
-
Healthcare cash plan through Westfield Health
-
The company shop
-
Online wellbeing centre
-
My FIRST rewards Gives lifestyle and retail discounts
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Nursing and clinical skills and knowledge
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Works under own initiative
- Working IT knowledge and digital skills
- Time management
- Assessment, admission and discharge process, including planning
- Person-centred care and care planning
- Detailed knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with complex needs
Qualifications
Essential
- First level nursing registration
- Valid Nursing and Midwifery Council pin number
- Understanding of the NMC the code
Desirable
- Training certificate or qualification
- Post-Qualification clinical training
- Undertaking continuing formal education in clinical and leadership development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Nursing and clinical skills and knowledge
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Works under own initiative
- Working IT knowledge and digital skills
- Time management
- Assessment, admission and discharge process, including planning
- Person-centred care and care planning
- Detailed knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with complex needs
Qualifications
Essential
- First level nursing registration
- Valid Nursing and Midwifery Council pin number
- Understanding of the NMC the code
Desirable
- Training certificate or qualification
- Post-Qualification clinical training
- Undertaking continuing formal education in clinical and leadership development
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
