Abbey Court: Nurse Prestwick Care

Prestwick Care Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent care home provider seeks a Nurse to oversee daily operations at Abbey Court. This role requires exceptional clinical and managerial skills, with responsibilities including managing care plans, administering medication, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have strong care home experience, a first-level nursing qualification, and previous supervisory experience. A competitive salary is offered along with full training and support in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Full training package

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount card for leisure sites

Qualifications

• Must have strong care home experience.
• First level nurse qualification is required.
• Previous management/supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations ensuring residents receive exceptional care.
• Take responsibility for all clinical decisions.
• Order, receive, store, and administer medication correctly.

Skills

Strong care home experience

First level nurse qualification

Previous management/supervisory experience

Team player

Satisfactory DBS Check

Job description

Nurse

Prestwick Care is a successful family-run business. We are a top care home provider based in the North East of England, and we are currently recruiting for aNurseto work in our care home –Abbey Court.

Job Title:Nurse
Contract Type:day and night – bank
Location:Abbey Court, Kenton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne,NE3 3UW

Salary:Competitive

About the Role

We are seeking a Nurse to join our team atAbbey Court. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the daily operations of our care home, ensuring that residents receive exceptional care in a welcoming and nurturing environment. This is not just a job, it is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with both residents and staff while fostering a culture of excellence.

What We Offer

• Full training package.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Employee discount card for our leisure sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual care plans for service users, and assist care staff in their responsibilities.
• Taking responsibility for all clinical decisions.
• Carrying out all nursing interventions in a professional manner and in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct for nurses.
• Ensuring all documentation is completed and evaluated as required by the care home in a timely manner and in accordance with the standards set by Prestwick Care and the NMC.
• Ensuring all Staff Members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Care Home, and to the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of Residents.
• Interacting with Residents’ to ensure that their health care needs are being met and resolve any problems where appropriate.
• Ordering, receiving, storing, administering or supporting to self-administer and dispose of medication in accordance with the policy and procedure of Prestwick Care.
• Practicing maximum integrity in all dealings with Residents’ personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Residents
• Ensuring the Care Home operates in accordance with all statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Implementing and initiating induction training for all Staff Members.
• Being ‘On Call’ for advice/action in any emergencies which may arise out of hours.
• Adhering to, and assist with the implementation of all HR policies & procedures.
• Liaising with external professionals e.g, social workers, GPs and other professionals
• Assisting the Home Manager with all aspects of the running of the home.
• In the absence of the Home Manager taking responsibility for the running of the home.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong care home experience
• First level nurse qualification
• Previous management/supervisory experience
• Team player
• Satisfactory DBS Check