Senior Nurse

Vacancy Description

Are you an experienced and dedicated Senior Nurse looking for a new opportunity to make a difference in the field of Adult Social Care? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Senior Nurse to join our dynamic team, reporting to the Registered Manager, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality care and support to our service users.

As a Senior Nurse, you will play a crucial role in the management and supervision of the nursing team at Birchwood Care Home offices. You will be responsible for ensuring the provision of person-centred care, conducting assessments, developing care plans, and promoting a safe and supportive environment for our residents. Your clinical expertise and leadership skills will be instrumental in maintaining the highest standards of care and driving continuous improvement.

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and attributes:

Registered Nurse qualification (RGN/RMN) with a valid NMC PIN Proven experience in a similar senior nursing role, ideally within a social care setting Excellent clinical knowledge and the ability to provide expert advice and guidance Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others Effective communication and interpersonal skills, enabling positive engagement with service users, their families, and multidisciplinary teams Sound understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practice in adult social care

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00 Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities  Generous Local Government pension scheme Family friendly policies A range of local discounts Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

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