Registered Nurse – Ware, HertfordshireLocation: Westgate House Care Centre, Tower Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7LPHourly rate: £18.00 to £23.00 per hour, plus paid handoverHours: 39 hours per week Shifts: Days (7:45-20:00) OR nights (19:45-8:00), shifts available across Monday to SundayJob type: Full time, permanent Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateAre you a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding career in a caring and supportive environment? We are seeking an experienced nurse with a valid NMC PIN to join our friendly team at Westgate House Care Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Ready to take your career to the next level? Check out this success story from one of our RN's who recently achieved her NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management! - https://www.westgatehealthcare.co.uk/news/monisha-shines-nvq-level-5-success-in-leadership/Why work at Westgate?
Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidaysReimbursement of NMC PIN renewal fees Revalidation portfolio programme support Support with retaining and developing clinical skills Opportunities for career advancement through the Westgate RN Professional Development Programme (RN led, 12-month programme) Registered Nurse representation at all levels throughout the organisation to support with professional developmentImprove your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shopsAccess to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the role:
Look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residentsSupport the Home Manager to effectively implement policies and procedures and ensure they are upheld at all timesEnsure that the residents have access to key medical, social and other care workers as requiredHave full knowledge of and take responsibility to ensure adherence to infection control policies and procedures of the Department of Health and the company at all timesWork in line with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines, NMC code of conduct and relevant legislation at all times
About you:
The right to work in the UK Valid and current NMC registration and PINPrevious experience in elderly care is essential to be consideredStrong clinical skills and a commitment to delivering person-centred careExcellent communication, leadership and teamwork abilitiesA compassionate and caring nature, a positive attitude and a flexible work ethic
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB....Read more...
Applications are invited from suitably experienced Occupational Therapists to join the Hospital Admission Avoidance team in a Band 7 post on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.Supporting the OT Lead you will:- plan, deliver and monitor the provision of admission avoidance Occupational Therapy Services to A&E and Acute wards).- use specialist skills in the assessment and management of a range of patient groups, but primarily frail older people with complex presentations and demonstrate sound clinical reasoning to inform advanced decision making for rapid discharge planning. - to work closely with the enhanced MDT to facilitate admission avoidance and discharge planning to improve patient outcomes and patient flow - To have an active role in education of staff through in-service training, MDT training programmes, OT student training and work experience; and to work in an education role with other staff groups and with the wider MDT.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale, as above. The current Band 7 salary range is £55,578 to £73,085 plus an annual bonus of £1,605Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.The States of Guernsey provides excellent Occupational Therapy care, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.Person requirementsQualified Occupational with full HCPC registration.Current or recent Band 6 or Band 7 hospital-specific practice with experience in Emergency Dept/Discharge planning/Admission avoidance. Experienced in supervision and mentorship of qualified OTs, Students and OT Assistants.Experience in teaching of staff, patients and peersThe benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. - An annual bonus of £1,605 - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000*- A generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directiveJarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of qualified Allied Health Professionals. As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of the OT role places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Therapy Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
