Bay View House: Nurse Prestwick Care

Prestwick Care Group; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a Nurse for their Bay View House facility in Whitley Bay. In this role, you will oversee daily operations and ensure residents receive exceptional care. Responsibilities include assessing and implementing care plans, managing clinical decisions, and training staff. Candidates should possess a first-level nurse qualification and have strong experience in care homes. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

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 necessary.
• Experience in management or supervisory roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations ensuring exceptional care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Take responsibility for all clinical decisions.
• Ensure documentation is completed in a timely manner.
• Interact with residents to address healthcare needs.
• Order, store, administer, and dispose of medications.
• Implement training for all staff members.

Skills

Strong care home experience

First-level nurse qualification

Previous management or 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 a Nurse to work in our care home – Bay View House.

Job Title

Nurse

Contract Type

Nights – 38.5 hours per week

Location

Bay View House, 26 Promenade, Whitley Bay NE26 2RL

Salary

Competitive

About the Role

We are seeking a Nurse to join our team at Bay View House. 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 assisting care staff in their responsibilities.
• Taking responsibility for all clinical decisions.
• Carrying out all nursing interventions professionally 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 Prestwick Care and NMC standards.
• Supporting staff to contribute effectively to the efficient running of the care home and creating an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of residents.
• Interacting with residents to ensure their healthcare needs are being met and resolving any problems where appropriate.
• Ordering, receiving, storing, administering (or supporting self-administration), and disposing of medication in line with Prestwick Care policy.
• Practicing maximum integrity in all dealings with residents’ personal and financial affairs.
• 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 or action in any emergencies that arise out of hours.
• Adhering to and assisting with the implementation of all HR policies and procedures.
• Liaising with external professionals such as social workers, GPs, and other relevant contacts.
• Assisting the Home Manager with all aspects of running the home.
• Taking responsibility for the running of the home in the Home Manager’s absence.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong care home experience
• First-level nurse qualification
• Previous management or supervisory experience
• Team player
• Satisfactory DBS check