Make A Difference Everyday
Mickley Hall is a 40 bedded nursing home that specialises in the care for individuals with physical disabilities and neurological conditions.
We are seeking a Dedicated and Reliable Registered General Nurse.
Purpose of the job To support the Service Manager in the day to day operation of the service, deputising as directed in their absence and to be responsible for the direct supervision & line-management of nurses, support staff and any other staff as required by the service. Responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of nursing, clinical & personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people that we support.
Key responsibilities
• To ensure that person centred plans for the people we support are assessed, planned, evaluated and implemented, consulting with and involving the people we suport, as well as relevant others (e.g. family, support staff, health and social care professionals) where appropriate.
• To be responsible for managing a team of Nurses and other support staff including daily & formal supervision, as required.
• To ensure the provision and maintenance of a high quality, efficient service delivery which promotes peoples independence by leading through example.
• To delegate and allocate duties to the nursing and support staff ensuring that guidance and supervision are given, constantly monitoring skills and identifying training needs.
• To oversee the monitoring of care that is provided and practices to ensure safety and relevant legislation, policies, standards and guidance are followed and met.
• To oversee the ongoing assessment of peoples needs (including assessment of people who join the service) and to organise and manage the shift to ensure that the appropriate support is delivered; observing any change in their health and well-being and ensuring this managed and recorded in an appropriate & timely way. Making any necessary referrals immediately.
• To oversee all nursing support, ensuring that nursing needs are recorded to a high professional standard and in accordance with VCG procedures & NMC guidelines.
• To assist in the recruitment and induction of all new staff at the service. Deputy Manager RN JD
• To contribute to an effective programme of training, staff development and appraisal, including the maintenance of accurate records.
• To undertake formal line management of the nurses (and other staff as required) in accordance with Valorum Care Group’s policy and regulatory requirements.
• To participate in the ’on-call’ procedure as required at the service.
• To be conversant with the financial constraints within the service and contribute towards the management of the overall budget.
• To fully comply with all policies and procedures set out by Valorum Care Group.
• To be responsible for developing and sustaining own continuing professional development (knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness) in line with the NMC revalidation and VCG processes.
• To comply with all health and safety policies and procedures including local safeguarding & mental capacity act (MCA) policies and procedures
• To participate in supervision, staff meetings and training activities (including updates), etc. as required, sometimes off-site and out of normal hours.
• To have experience of communicating with professionals and other agencies.
• To have a thorough understanding of assessing clinical and personal support needs and how to write and review comprehensive personalised support plans to include risk assessment.
• To have experience of managing a team of nursing and support staff.
• To demonstrate a commitment to Valorum Care Groups ethos and values.
Key competencies & skills
• Demonstrate an empathetic and caring approach ensuring that dignity and respect is maintained.
• Demonstrate awareness of evidence based practice.
• Demonstrate sound observational skills to identify potential or actual changes in health status of the individual.
• To have knowledge of customer self-advocacy and empowerment.
• To be able to train, coach, motivate and develop staff.
• To have good interpersonal skills, able to communicate with people at all levels.
• To have good verbal & written communication skills in English and a good level of numeracy so as to be able to maintain accurate records.
• To have well developed IT skills in standard Microsoft packages.
• Able to work under own initiative within role boundaries and as an effective team member being able to prioritise own work load and that of others, delegating work and prioritising activities as required.
• To have an understanding of data protection, information governance and confidentiality.


Person specification
• To be a registered nurse, and hold a full NMC pin
• To be able to demonstrate relevant post qualification learning would be advantageous.
• Understanding of the NMC code of conduct and relevant practice standards and guidance.
• To have experience of communicating with professionals and other agencies.
• To have a thorough understanding of assessing clinical and personal support needs and how to write and review comprehensive personalised support plans to include risk assessment.
• To have experience of managing a team of nursing and support staff.
• To be able to work flexibly in accordance with rostered hours and participate with on-call.
• To demonstrate a commitment to Valorum Care Groups ethos and values.