Development And Assurance Nurse

Placed: 02/12/17
Region: Bedfordshire
Location: Bedford
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

Are you an experienced Nurse from a neurological background?

Do you enjoy making a difference and having an impact on others' lives?

How would you like to work as a Development and Assurance Nurse with an award winning care provider?

Then we need to talk - Here at PJ Care we are looking for a Development and Assurance Nurse to join our family. This role will be split across both our Milton Keynes and Peterborough sites. The working hours will be Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm.

If you seek a supportive work environment, where you are encouraged to develop your clinical knowledge and progress your career, then look no further! We will guide you and inspire you to achieve your full potential.

Here at PJ Care, we're a family and a team. Our employees are our greatest assets and therefore it's in our best interests to ensure your wellbeing whilst working.

As a Development and Assurance Nurse, you will be assisting the Lead Development and Assurance Nurse to support nursing practice development across the organisation, incorporating evidence based interventions underpinned by regulatory requirements and national and local clinical standards.

This is an immensely rewarding and fulfilling role, are you up to the challenge?

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop the company as a learning environment
* Ensure that the highest standards of nursing and clinical practice are achieved, maintained and provided for residents.
* Be a role model for clinical staff in ensuring safe and evidence based practice.

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Essential Requirements:

* Nursing Degree/Diploma and currently on the NMC Register
* Teaching, mentoring, supervision experience
* Evidence of on-going professional and educational development
* Demonstrable practice development experience
* At least 5 years post graduate nursing experience, with at least 3 of these recently working within a neurological support, or similar, environment
* Clinical supervision experience
* Dynamic and self-motivating, with the ability to motivate others
* Influencing and negotiating skills
* Up to date clinical knowledge, skills and practice
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Up to date knowledge of CQC training requirement
* Excellent organisation and time management skills; ability to multi task and organise self and others
* Excellent inter-personal relationship skills
* Excellent teamwork skills and also the ability to work in isolation

Desirable Requirements:

* Master's Degree in nursing or related subject
* Training Qualification
* Clinical supervision qualification
* Mentorship or teaching qualification
* Expert knowledge in dealing with following areas:

* Mental Capacity Act
* SOVAs/DoLs
* Safer patient handling
* End of Life care
* Dementia Care
* Medication Administration

About Our Company:

PJ Care Ltd are an award winning independent provider, we are also an award winning employer. We are looking for professional nurses who take pride in the care they deliver, are forward thinking, caring, committed and compassionate, and above all resident focused. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do. Dignity, independence and holistic wellbeing are achieved through specialist care models, in-house therapies and activities.

Rewards & Benefits In return for your hard work and dedication we can offer you not just a competitive salary, but also a range of excellent benefits including;

* Pension Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Retail Discounts
* Subsidised Meals
* Free Parking
* Childcare Vouchers
* 'Recommend a Friend' scheme of up to £1000 per referral
* Free Uniforms

As a business committed to investing in our people we also provide a comprehensive learning environment

Benefits: Multi-Site role

Price / Salary: £35000 - £40000/annum Multi-Site role