Job Title: Registered Nurse

Location: The Hollies Care Centre, Dursley

Responsible to: Head of Care Days/Nights and Registered Manager

Accountable to:  Director

Position: Contract

Hours: 36 hours per week (including some weekends and bank holidays)

Rate of pay: £19.80/ hour 

About the Role

Overview: 

• To support the Head of Care and Senior Nurses in providing leadership to the care team delivering effective 24hr management of the Home within the available resources.
• The post holder will have a key responsibility for the quality of nursing assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation to ensure that at all times residents receive an excellent standard of care.
• To take responsibility for personal, nursing and care staff training issues.
• Take responsibility for the safeguarding of adults and follow the Home’s whistleblowing policy as required.

Supervisory:

To have responsibility for the management and allocation of duties to care and support staff (via the Head of Department or their senior) within the Home during the course of shift.

Communications with Others:

Excellent communication skills are imperative with the following groups of personnel:

Management, Nursing Colleagues and Care Staff

GPs, Social Services, Pharmacists, District nurses, OTs & SALT

Residents and their families / next of kin and Advocates

Internal functions: Catering, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Activities, Transport and Administration

Other statutory service providers: The Regulator, Legal / Voluntary / Education representatives

Duties & Responsibilities:

Delivery of Care to Residents

• To lead a team of care staff that provides excellence in clinical practice, and ensures that residents’ rights to privacy, dignity, choice, autonomy and safety are actively promoted at all times.
• To understand the value of and promote a stimulating and enriching environment conducive to the wellbeing of residents, for whom the Home is their long term place of residence i.e. their home.

• To demonstrate effective communication skills with residents, their families and being aware of opportunities for health education; providing information and advice where appropriate.
• To facilitate and engage in positive working relationships with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, including hospitals and local agencies, acting as the resident’s advocate where necessary to ensure the best outcomes. 

• To ensure that accountability for and communication of resident’s care is maintained consistently throughout the 24 hour period of care.
• To undertake, in partnership with the resident where ever possible, the assessment of their care needs and develop resultant care plans, evaluating programmes of care as necessary.
• To successfully oversee the discharge or transfer of care to hospital, other care home, home etc
• To actively supervise and monitor care practices, identifying and responding appropriately to the changing needs of residents to ensure that care needs are consistently met.
• To undertake all appropriate aspects of nursing care required, including advanced clinical skills having gained the appropriate training and supervision.
• To undertake all care procedures and practices in accordance with The Home Care Policies
• To be fully aware of all agreed emergency procedures and be prepared to take a lead role in any acute or nonclinical emergency, in the absence of more senior staff or until specialist assistance arrives.
• In the absence of a Senior Nurse or Home Manager, whilst on duty, to be responsible for the fabric and running of the Home, ensuring that there are sufficient staff to carry out all duties whilst ensuring the Home continues to provide a safe and secure environment for residents and staff alike, conducive to their general wellbeing.
• To demonstrate effective time management and leadership skills and work closely with the Senior Nurse / Manager to develop own managerial skills.
• To ensure procedures are correctly followed and accurate contemporaneous records of care documented and communicated effectively amongst the Care Team at all times.
• To participate in the induction, mentorship, teaching and supervision of nurses, care staff and student nurses to the Home / Unit to enhance learning and improve outcomes.
• To liaise with the relevant departments and agencies e.g. kitchen, estates, NHS Supplies, pharmacy supplier, ensuring that supplies are available and relevant to the needs of the Home / Unit and are used efficiently.

Clinical Governance

• To take responsibility for own professional development and act as an effective role model.
• To work according to the NMC Code of Conduct and all home Policies and adhere to them at all times.
• To ensure that your own NMC Registration is current.
• To ensure that all medications, including controlled drugs are ordered, stored, administered and disposed of in accordance with the Home’s Medicines Policy, NMC and CQC guidance on drug administration.
• To discuss current performance and future development needs with Senior Nurse / Home Manager as part of the appraisal system.
• To keep up to date with relevant research and developments in practice, attending relevant study days / courses as identified through the appraisal process or as part of mandatory training.
• To maintain a professional portfolio
• To work with other Home staff to implement and participate in internal and external audits and other quality systems to maintain and continuously improve standards of care, through a culture of continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure all health and safety requirement are met and all accidents and incidents reported to the Home Manager and reported in accordance with the Home’s Policy.
• To be responsible for own health and safety and that of anybody else whom your acts or omissions may affect. 

General Requirements

In addition to the above, there are some general requirements that apply to all jobs in the Home:

• Take responsibility for the safeguarding of adults and follow the Home’s whistle blowing policy as required.
• Participation in staff meetings
• Participation in training activities
• Participation in staff supervision and personal development review
• Participation in quality assurance systems
• Take responsibility for personal development by keeping abreast of developments in the field of caring for older people.

Health and Safety

• To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of anybody else who may be affected by your acts or omissions.

• All duties must be carried out to comply with: 

Notification of accidents and other health and safety requirements

Statutory legislation in particular the health and hygiene regulations

Nationally and locally agreed codes of good practice

Fire precautions

Equal opportunity and the Home’s anti-discrimination policy

NMC Code of Conduct

This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list. From time to time the post holder may be asked to carry out additional reasonable tasks as appropriate to the needs of the business. As such this role definition will be subject to revision as required 

Person Specification:

(All Essential unless marked D = Desirable)

Education/Qualifications

• Must hold a current NMC PIN no restrictions 
• Nursing qualification degree level 1:1 / 2:1 (D)
• Relevant certification demonstrating care of the elderly e.g. Tissue Viability (D)

Experience

• Previous work base Older People – care home 
• Previous level of experience – minimum 3 years (D)
• Care planning and writing, ideally with audit experience

Skills Knowledge abilities

• Able to prioritise own workload
• Leadership skills, style – consultative but autocratic when required
• Organisation – can demonstrate value of Peer to Peer working
• Sensitivity to the needs of others, compassionate but firm if necessary
• Recent courses attended
• Ability to teach or supervise
• Reads and updates regularly relevant materials to perform job role

Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator

Location: The Hollies Care Centre, Dursley

Responsible to:  Registered Manager

Accountable to: Directors

Position: Contract

Hours: 40 or 20 hours per week (may include some weekends and bank holidays)

Rate of pay: £9.40/ hour 

About the Role

Job Description: 

• Plan interesting and varied activity schedule taking into account the personal preferences & needs of the client;
• Work as part of a team & closely with other professionals to enhance the holistic benefits of the activity program;
• Regularly review client’s needs in line with the client, family & friends & other professionals in an empathetic, friendly & informative manner;
• Liaise with outside agencies to provide & source a wide, varied and ever changing range of activities, when requested;
• You will be required to work alternate weekends; 
• Participate in staff training & attend meetings when required;
• To provide companionship to clients on and off the premises;
• The role would suit a person who is able to drive.

Qualifications:

• Good general education, including good standard of English and Maths (ideally with NVQ 2 in Health & Social Care)

Job Requirements:

Experience:

• Understanding of working with the elderly, infirm & those with memory impairment.

Skills Knowledge abilities:

• Able to communicate with diverse range of people & work in the clients’ best interest at all times;
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word (Publisher would be an advantage);
• Clean driving licence, own transport and a willingness to drive the company’s minibus;
• Excellent communication skills both written & verbal (ideally at O’Level/GCSE);
• Professional conduct;
• Health & safety/risk assessment awareness;
• Willingness to develop & advance own learning;
• Ability to plan & organise.

Personal attributes

• Maintain confidentiality at all times (GDPR);
• Outgoing personality motivated to provide activities with enthusiasm;
• Reliable, approachable, flexible, creative, organised & adaptable;
• Good timekeeper;
• Manner;
• Able to work very well within a team as-well as working on your own, with direction.

Job Conditions

• Any tasks deemed necessary by the Company in order for you to carry out this role successfully.

This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list. From time to time the post holder may be asked to carry out additional reasonable tasks as appropriate to the needs of the business. As such this role definition will be subject to revision as required.

Job Title: Food Service Assistant (Maternity cover)

Location:  The Hollies Care Centre, Dursley

Responsible to: Kitchen Chef Manager/Second Chef

Accountable to:  Commercial Director

Position: Contract (Maternity cover)

Hours: 32 hours per week (may include some weekends and bank holidays)

Rate of pay: Starting at £9.00/ hour to £9.40/ hour following successful probationary period

About the Role

Duties to include: 

• Laying up of tables in dining room;
• Laying up of trays;
• Dining room cleaning duties;
• Waiting on tables in dining room;
• Taking tea or coffee around the Home at allotted times;
• Offering room service to those residents who require it;
• Completing menus with residents;
• Any other task requested;
• Adherence to Better Food Safer Business is mandatory.

Job Requirements:

The Host / Hostess will have

• Good organisational skills;
• Ability to work as a member of a team;
• Flexibility in providing assistance where and when needed;
• Clean and tidy appearance;
• A good understanding of issues facing older people;
• A commitment to personal and professional development.

Job Conditions

• Any tasks deemed necessary by the Company in order for you to carry out this role successfully.

This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list. From time to time the post holder may be asked to carry out additional reasonable tasks as appropriate to the needs of the business. As such this role definition will be subject to revision as required.

Job Title: Food Service Assistant

Location: The Hollies Care Centre, Dursley

Responsible to: Kitchen Chef Manager/Second Chef

Accountable to: Commercial Director

Position: Contract

Hours: 24 hours per week (may include some weekends and bank holidays)

Rate of pay: Starting at £9.00/ hour to £9.40/ hour following successful probationary period

About the Role

Duties to include: 

• Laying up of tables in dining room;
• Laying up of trays;
• Dining room cleaning duties;
• Waiting on tables in dining room;
• Taking tea or coffee around the Home at allotted times;
• Offering room service to those residents who require it;
• Completing menus with residents;
• Any other task requested;
• Adherence to Better Food Safer Business is mandatory.

Job Requirements:

The Host / Hostess will have

• Good organisational skills;
• Ability to work as a member of a team;
• Flexibility in providing assistance where and when needed;
• Clean and tidy appearance;
• A good understanding of issues facing older people;
• A commitment to personal and professional development.

Job Conditions

• Any tasks deemed necessary by the Company in order for you to carry out this role successfully.

This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list. From time to time the post holder may be asked to carry out additional reasonable tasks as appropriate to the needs of the business. As such this role definition will be subject to revision as required.

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Working Nights

Location: The Hollies Care Centre, Dursley

Responsible to:  Registered Manager/ Head of Clinical Care 

Accountable to: Directors

Position: Contract

Hours: 42 hours per week (including every other weekend and some bank holidays)

Rate of pay: £22.10/ hour, plus a weekend supplement

About the Role

Overview: 

• To support the Head of Clinical Care and Senior Nurses in providing leadership to the care team delivering effective 24hr management of the Home within the available resources.
• The post holder will have a key responsibility for the quality of nursing assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation to ensure that at all times residents receive an excellent standard of care.
• To take responsibility for personal, nursing and care staff training issues.
• Take responsibility for the safeguarding of adults and follow the Home’s whistleblowing policy as required.

Supervisory:

To have responsibility for the management and allocation of duties to care and support staff (via the Head of Department or their senior) within the Home during the course of shift.

Communications with Others:

Excellent communication skills are imperative with the following groups of personnel:

Management, Nursing Colleagues and Care Staff

GPs, Social Services, Pharmacists, District nurses, OTs & SALT

Residents and their families / next of kin and Advocates

Internal functions: Catering, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Activities, Transport and Administration

Other statutory service providers: The Regulator, Legal / Voluntary / Education representatives

Duties & Responsibilities:

Delivery of Care to Residents

• To lead a team of care staff that provides excellence in clinical practice, and ensures that residents’ rights to privacy, dignity, choice, autonomy and safety are actively promoted at all times.
• To understand the value of and promote a stimulating and enriching environment conducive to the wellbeing of residents, for whom the Home is their long term place of residence i.e. their home.
• To demonstrate effective communication skills with residents, their families and being aware of opportunities for health education; providing information and advice where appropriate.
• To facilitate and engage in positive working relationships with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, including hospitals and local agencies, acting as the resident’s advocate where necessary to ensure the best outcomes. 
• To ensure that accountability for and communication of resident’s care is maintained consistently throughout the 24 hour period of care.
• To undertake, in partnership with the resident where ever possible, the assessment of their care needs and develop resultant care plans, evaluating programmes of care as necessary.
• To successfully oversee the discharge or transfer of care to hospital, other care home, home etc
• To actively supervise and monitor care practices, identifying and responding appropriately to the changing needs of residents to ensure that care needs are consistently met.
• To undertake all appropriate aspects of nursing care required, including advanced clinical skills having gained the appropriate training and supervision.
• To undertake all care procedures and practices in accordance with The Home Care Policies
• To be fully aware of all agreed emergency procedures and be prepared to take a lead role in any acute or nonclinical emergency, in the absence of more senior staff or until specialist assistance arrives.
• In the absence of a Senior Nurse or Home Manager, whilst on duty, to be responsible for the fabric and running of the Home, ensuring that there are sufficient staff to carry out all duties whilst ensuring the Home continues to provide a safe and secure environment for residents and staff alike, conducive to their general wellbeing.
• To demonstrate effective time management and leadership skills and work closely with the Senior Nurse / Manager to develop own managerial skills.
• To ensure procedures are correctly followed and accurate contemporaneous records of care documented and communicated effectively amongst the Care Team at all times.
• To participate in the induction, mentorship, teaching and supervision of nurses, care staff and student nurses to the Home / Unit to enhance learning and improve outcomes.
• To liaise with the relevant departments and agencies e.g. kitchen, estates, NHS Supplies, pharmacy supplier, ensuring that supplies are available and relevant to the needs of the Home / Unit and are used efficiently.

Clinical Governance

• To take responsibility for own professional development and act as an effective role model.
• To work according to the NMC Code of Conduct and all home Policies and adhere to them at all times.
• To ensure that your own NMC Registration is current.
• To ensure that all medications, including controlled drugs are ordered, stored, administered and disposed of in accordance with the Home’s Medicines Policy, NMC and CQC guidance on drug administration.
• To discuss current performance and future development needs with Senior Nurse / Home Manager as part of the appraisal system.
• To keep up to date with relevant research and developments in practice, attending relevant study days / courses as identified through the appraisal process or as part of mandatory training.
• To maintain a professional portfolio
• To work with other Home staff to implement and participate in internal and external audits and other quality systems to maintain and continuously improve standards of care, through a culture of continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure all health and safety requirement are met and all accidents and incidents reported to the Home Manager and reported in accordance with the Home’s Policy.
• To be responsible for own health and safety and that of anybody else whom your acts or omissions may affect. 

General Requirements

In addition to the above, there are some general requirements that apply to all jobs in the Home:

• Take responsibility for the safeguarding of adults and follow the Home’s whistle blowing policy as required.
• Participation in staff meetings
• Participation in training activities
• Participation in staff supervision and personal development review
• Participation in quality assurance systems
• Take responsibility for personal development by keeping abreast of developments in the field of caring for older people.

Health and Safety

• To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of anybody else who may be affected by your acts or omissions.

• All duties must be carried out to comply with: 

Notification of accidents and other health and safety requirements

Statutory legislation in particular the health and hygiene regulations

Nationally and locally agreed codes of good practice

Fire precautions

Equal opportunity and the Home’s anti-discrimination policy

NMC Code of Conduct

This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list. From time to time the post holder may be asked to carry out additional reasonable tasks as appropriate to the needs of the business. As such this role definition will be subject to revision as required 

Person Specification:
Education/Qualifications

• Must hold a current NMC PIN no restrictions 

• Previous work base Older People – care home 
• Previous level of experience – minimum 3 years 
• Care planning and writing, ideally with audit experience 

Skills Knowledge abilities

• Able to prioritise own workload
• Leadership skills, style – consultative but autocratic when required
• Organisation – can demonstrate value of Peer to Peer working
• Sensitivity to the needs of others, compassionate but firm if necessary
• Ability to teach or supervise

Personal attributes

• Flexibility
• Able to work efficiently under pressure (experience of stressful situations) 
• Able to motivate others (techniques, evidence of gaining commitment)
• Commitment to high standards of care (GSF EOL)
• Good spoken language skills/writing (clarity and precision)

Other

• Displays awareness of policies and procedures (policy development)
• Health and safety issues (M&H, Syringe Drivers, Medications)
• Awareness of importance of quality within the home surroundings (audit scores). Can advise an implement action plan.

Job Title:  Care Assistant – Day

Location:  The Hollies Care Centre, Dursley

Responsible to:  Head of Care

Accountable to:  Registered Manager

Position: Contract

Hours: 36 hours per week (may include some weekends and bank holidays)

Rate of pay: Starting at £9.40/ hour with £1.00 enhancement at weekends (following successful probationary period)

About the Role

Overview: 

To share with other staff in meeting the personal needs of residents in a way that respects the Dignity of the individual and promotes independence. 

To help in the general day to day activities of the home. 

Care provided by Care assistants is expected to include care that would reasonably be given by members of the residents own family and is not expected to include tasks that would normally be expected to be undertaken by a trained nurse, except where specific training has been given by a qualified person.

Clinical responsibilities:

• To respect the dignity, confidentiality and privacy of residents at all times.
• To assist clients who need help with getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and toilet. Including nails feet and oral hygiene.
• To help clients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including promotion of continence and help in the use and care of aids and personal equipment. 
• To care for clients who are temporarily sick, for example, nursing in bed, support with feeding and all nutritional needs.
• To help care for clients who are dying.
• To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of clients through talking to them, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreation to promote wellbeing.
• To make and change beds, tidy rooms, empty commodes.
• To assist clients in feeding and taking drinks if they are unable to perform this activity for themselves.
• To record necessary information in care plans under the supervision of The Person in Charge – key worker.
• Take part in staff and client meetings as directed.
• To assist in the giving of nursing care up to a level of instruction received to date, e.g. catheter care, care of the dying
• To perform any other duties as may reasonably be required.
• To report to the Person in charge any significant changes in health or circumstances of a resident.
• To encourage the resident to remain as independent as possible.
• To attend at least 6 care meetings per year.

Administration/Personnel responsibilities:

• To make the most effective and economical use of all supplies and equipment.
• To be responsible for reporting any faults in equipment or property at the home.
• Report all accidents and incidents to The Person In Charge.
• Know and be ready to use the correct Fire precautions and Fire Drill procedures.
• Wear the correct uniform and minimum jewellery (no facial studs) and maintain professional standards and behaviour and attitude.
• Arrive on duty at the correct time in uniform ready for handover.
• To attend mandatory training sessions and training sessions to enhance your level of skills.
• To comply with The Care homes guidelines and policies at all times.

Qualification

• National Vocational Qualification is desirable

All staff is required to respect the confidentiality of all matters that they might learn in the course of their employment. All staff is expected to respect the requirements under the Data Protection Act 1998.

All staff must ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list. From time to time the post holder may be asked to carry out additional reasonable tasks as appropriate to the needs of the business. As such this role definition will be subject to revision as required