Registered General Night Nurse - Kenway Court

Job summary
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Kenway Court we are recruiting for a Registered General Nurse.

Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.

Main duties of the job
We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.

Our disability services across adult care, childrens care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.

About us
Kenway Court is a residential, community-focused care home in Southend-on-Sea.

The service supports people with intellectual and physical disabilities. People who live at Kenway Court have wide individual choice, with active support from staff. Our service offers nursing support to those with complex needs.

We take a person-centred, flexible approach. We know that everyones needs and aspirations are different that all sorts of things add up to a flourishing life.

Benefits of working at Shaftesbury

At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. Were proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury.

Shaftesbury is the disability charity thats committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.

From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up to Shaftesbury.

Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.

Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities
Purpose of the Job
To provide leadership to the care support staff ensuring they take their roles effectively and service users receive high standard of care.
To have a key responsibility for the quality of nursing administration and assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation.
To be directly involved in the clinical needs of the people residing at the service.

Main Duties
Clinical

• To act as shift leader when allocated on the roster ensuring that all required tasks to ensure the safety of the service user are undertaken and recorded.
• To monitor that the unit is adequately staffed bringing to the attention of the line manager where there are shortfalls in staffing levels and seek approval for replacement cover
• Act as a role model in the clinical setting demonstrating the delivery of evidenced based, client centred care to service users with physical disabilities with or without a learning disability
• To coordinate, prepare and Participate in service user reviews including preparing of appropriate reports prior to the meetings
• Provide expert nursing advice and support to the multi-disciplinary team caring for service users, especially within the residential home
• Undertake quality standards monitoring and clinical audit system for care of service users with physical disabilities
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that the care delivered to service users, to their family or other carers is quality driven, in line with best practice and quality standards
• Participate in holistic care plan meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences
• Promote a homely atmosphere where service users choice, rights freedom and dignity are preserved.
• Work with the Deputy Manager to identify areas where change is required or where opportunities exist for improving treatment, care and support for service

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Evidence of continued professional and personal development
• GCSE or equivalent in: English
• Maths
• Registered Nurse(RN)/ Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH)/ Registered Nurse Learning Disability
• ENB 998 or other relevant training qualification
• At least 1 years Clinical experience within care setting including supporting and supervision /appraising of staff

Desirable

• Experience of working in service for people with disabilities.

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).