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he Home...

Welcome to Bishops Cleeve Care Home in Bishops Cleeve where we care for Residents with a range of health needs, including mental health issues. Our expert team provide care for people living with types of dementia. In this supportive and calm environment, Residents we support Residents to live happy and comfortable lives.

The Opportunity...
Are you a talented Health Care Assistant or Support Worker looking to develop your career further? Are you a good team player looking for a new career? Are you motivated by person-centred care? Then we would like to hear from you!

The day shift is: 08:00 - 20:00

Your Responsibilities...


Respecting the Residents’ dignity and privacy
Providing the highest standard of person-centred support to the Residents’ to be as independent as possible and encouraging them to do as much for themselves as they can.
Working with Residents’ and families to deliver person centered care.
Supporting with all aspects of personal care; feeding, toileting, bathing.
Maintaining thorough and up to date records on each Residents’.


In Return we can offer...


Free DBS check
Competitive pay rates
Flexible pay
Paid Family Leave
A fantastic working environment
Free uniform
Professional training and ongoing career progression


We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age

Care | Compassion | Courage | Communication | Commitment | Competence

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he Home...

Welcome to Bishops Cleeve Care Home in Bishops Cleeve where we care for Residents with a range of health needs, including mental health issues. Our expert team provide care for people living with types of dementia. In this supportive and calm environment, Residents we support Residents to live happy and comfortable lives.

The Opportunity...
Are you a talented Health Care Assistant or Support Worker looking to develop your career further? Are you a good team player looking for a new career? Are you motivated by person-centred care? Then we would like to hear from you!

The night shift is: 20:00 - 08:00


Your Responsibilities...


Respecting the Residents’ dignity and privacy
Providing the highest standard of person-centred support to the Residents’ to be as independent as possible and encouraging them to do as much for themselves as they can.
Working with Residents’ and families to deliver person centered care.
Supporting with all aspects of personal care; feeding, toileting, bathing.
Maintaining thorough and up to date records on each Residents’.


In Return we can offer...


Free DBS check
Competitive pay rates
Flexible pay
Paid Family Leave
A fantastic working environment
Free uniform
Professional training and ongoing career progression


We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age

Care | Compassion | Courage | Communication | Commitment | Competence

PRI1

Primary Care Mental Health Nurse skills and attributions: To deliver Primary care recovery focused Psychological Interventions that meet the need of service users who are too complex and/or not suitable for Talking Therapies yet do not meet the threshold for the Psychological Therapies in Secondary care mental health. Post holders will have a high level of autonomy working across designated GP practices, managing their own clinics. To review patients presenting with mental health issues, consider a range of options regarding treatment interventions providing them with highly specialised advice concerning care when appropriate and liaising with GPs and MH teams. To be part of a developing team where you can influence improvements for the benefits of our patients. To have excellent assessment skills and be able to direct care with compassion and efficiency promote mental health, and liaise with a wide range of statutory and non-statutory organisations. To be a confident communicator and be able to work well with a range of professionals. The ability to manage your own case load of clients is paramount, along with the ability to triage referrals for the non-urgent mental health pathway, undertake mental health assessments, risk assessment, deliver therapeutic interventions in an accessible way for those who may struggle to engage in formal structured approaches and refer/signpost clients to other services. The role demands the ability to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of often challenging mental health problems presented by clients within a primary care mental health setting. Flexibility and capacity to embrace change

Overall Purpose: To provide high quality care to patients and families living with palliative and end of life care needs in their own homes. Overall Aim: The post holder will have a key role in providing support to patients and families in their own homes who have palliative and end of life care needs, raising clinical standards and promoting a learning environment for other health and social care providers. The post holder will be responsible for planning, assessing, implementing and evaluating care in partnership with the Primary Health Care Teams, Social Services and act as a link Nurse within GP practices to increase referrals. The post holder will take responsibility for the management of the case load. Act as Deputy Head of care when the head of care is not available. Main Duties of Post: 1. Provide palliative advice and support to patients, families and carers. 2.Assess, plan and implement high standards of individualized patient care in conjunction with the Primary Health Care Team. 3. Monitor patients condition and report significant changes to the Hospice and Primary Health Care Team. 4.Liaise effectively with other health and social care professionals in the community and within the Hospice, acting as a link nurse with primary care to increase referrals. 5. Be responsible for managing the process of receiving and responding to referrals for the Hospice at Home service. 6. Prioritising workload and managing resource allocation as required. 7. Act as a role model for new staff as they undertake their induction programme or students on placement. 8. Contribute to team meetings and handovers. Support H@H team with learning and development. 9. Supervise the work of Hospice Support workers and ensure Hospice policies are followed. 10. Report incidents or emergency situations as they arise and report them to the Head of care in line with Hospice Policies and procedures. 11. Joint responsibility for the provision of 24-hour nursing rota when the need arises and for professional development in the total care of patients requiring specialist palliative care General Responsibilities 12.To undertake all mandatory training as required by HospiceCare andparticipate in appropriate in-service training. 13. Maintain strict confidentiality of all information acquired especially withregard to patients and staff. 14. To undertake an appraisal and personal development review annually andthrough self-development, continuously update and improve knowledge and competencies. 15.To be a co-operative and supportive member of the HospiceCare team, ensuring that all members are aware of any issues in the post holders workload, which may affect other members of the Hospice team. 16. To manage all volunteers used in clinical area and to develop effective working relationships providing regular feedback on their performance. 17.Co-operate fully in the introduction of any new technology and new methods as appropriate. 18.To promote at all times the Hospice philosophy and uphold HospiceCaresvalues. 19. Any other duties that may be reasonably requested. Professional Function Clinical 20. Carry out specific clinical procedures and treatments, basing clinical practice on current evidence-based research. 21. Perform all duties in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct. 22. Ensure that relevant health and safety procedures are maintained within patients homes. 23. To establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with the multi-professional team. 24. To use skilled communication to support carers and families of patients receiving services from HospiceCare and maintain trusting effective relationships. 25. To ensure that patients and families/carers are identified and appropriately referred to other services both from HospiceCare and the community. 26. To contribute to the development and enhancement of patient care by participating in standard setting, policy development and clinical audit of services. 27. Be responsible for co-ordinating flexible care provision to enable patients to remain at home. 28. Maintain accurate patient records Learning 29. Complete and maintain HospiceCares competencies as required by the role. 30. Develop own knowledge and skills in palliative care, supported by current relevant research and contribute to best practice development of HospiceCares hospice at home team. 31. To demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development by keeping up to date with current issues in nursing practice and attendance at relevant study sessions. 32. Facilitate an environment that optimises and develops knowledge and skills within HospiceCares hospice at home service through reflective practice and education.

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. We welcome informal discussions and site visits.

Bangor University

North Wales Medical School

Lecturer in Health Sciences

Grade 7-8: £37,099 - £54,395 p.a.

(Ref: BU03612)
Bangor University School of Health Sciences is offering an exciting opportunity for an aspiring or experienced passionate nursing lecturer to join our team committed to the delivery of high quality, evidence informed academic nursing programmes. The post will have a focus on the delivery of nurse education on medication management and pharmacology to pre-registration nurses at undergraduate level. We offer a diverse range of full and part time nursing programmes, which includes a distance learning programme.

At Bangor University we offer a stimulating environment and support to enable you to fulfil your professional ambitions. Available at Grade 7 or 8, this post provides an opportunity for aspiring or experienced candidates to be part of an enthusiastic team to take our nursing programme forward in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards 2018 and support students’ learning. . This post is available on our teaching and scholarship career track and the successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to teaching and learning across the School’s portfolio, including in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Candidates will have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a registered nurse and be qualified to Master level in a relevant subject area.

The School aims to champion and promote excellent health and social care science, research, scholarship, teaching and learning, quality and values with people who use services, practitioners, and stakeholders.  To promote language and cultural competence relevant to local, national and international partners, and to provide an inclusive culture and environment for staff and students within the School.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview. Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis. Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 05/12/2024

Informal enquiries about all posts can be made to Professor Julie Green, Head of School e-mail: julie.green@bangor.ac.uk

Committed To Equal Opportunities

Bangor University
School of Health Sciences
Lecturer in Health Sciences (Clinical Skills)
Grade 7: £37,099 - £44,263 p.a.
(Ref: BU03480)
Bangor University School Health Sciences is offering an exciting opportunity for an aspiring or experienced passionate Clinical Practitioner to join our team on a permanent full time basis. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of communications skills and physical examinations skills to students. Working across the College of Medicine and Health you will be responsible for leading the development, organisation and delivery of innovative approaches to simulated learning and clinical skills for all health programmes. As an expert practitioner, it is expected that you will have experience in running clinical simulations and supporting staff and students using your skills to create a safe learning environment based on sound pedagogical foundations to ensure our students have a first-class learning experience.
Candidates will have current professional registration (on the appropriate part of the register) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions Council. Candidates will also possess a degree in a relevant subject area.
The School of Sciences is an interprofessional school which sits within the College of Human Sciences and provides medical, health and care education and research at Bangor University. The School works in partnership with health, social and educational care providers through well established links to enable a total clinical and academic experience to be provided for students. The School offers a career-spanning portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and short courses for health and care and allied professionals. The School comprises over 200 staff, delivering to more than 1300 students from across the health and medical professions. The School’s portfolio of professional programmes continues to expand, with new programmes in Dental Hygiene and Pharmacology commencing soon, with a programme in pharmacy currently in development.
The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.
This post is available on our teaching and scholarship career track.
Here at the School of Health Sciences, we value the partnership we have with students and prioritise support and encouragement for all our students across their differing programmes. The School offers a supportive culture for our less experienced lecturers to develop their potential and you will be provided with an academic mentor. The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to teaching and learning across the School’s portfolio, including in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.
Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.
Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.
Closing date for applications: 20/11/2024
Informal enquiries about all posts can be made to Professor Julie Green, Head of School e-mail: julie.green@bangor.ac.uk.


Committed To Equal Opportunities

Here At Advinia Healthcare we are looking for a Customer Relations Manager at our Bishops Cleeve Care Home in Cheltenham. This role will be reporting directly into our Group National Sales Manager. We are looking for a dynamic, high energy and results driven individual with sector experience who has a proven successful track record in filling new build care homes. A fantastic opportunity in a beautiful new state of the art care home where there is a high potential to earn based on a lucrative incentive scheme. The successful candidate needs to be self motivated and have experience in both enquiry generation and conversion.

Key facts;



The successful candidate needs to have a good understanding of Bishop Cleeve and the surrounding area with excellent Health Care Professionals, Community Contacts and Commissioning Manager contacts to hit the deck running.


Single site role with potential to move to multi site if successful in the filling the home.


The Home Manager is incredibly experienced, commercially focused and very supportive in outreach programmes and driving occupancy.


The successful candidate needs to be a strong communicator with excellent presentation skills and can handle and over come objections to increase admissions into the home.



Key responsibilities;



Work closely with the Home Manager and home team to achieve or exceed occupancy and average weekly fee targets.


Work closely with the National Sales Manager & Marketing teams to devise a robust marketing plan and submit agreed key KPI reporting.


To be a key point of contact for customer enquiries, managing the enquiry/referral process from generation to closure to include: show rounds, assessments, discussion of care services to meet the resident’s needs, and answering customer queries.


To manage and ensure that the customer experience and journey remains consistent in its quality and empathy, and that all actions are carried out promptly.


To promote and raise the profile of the home in the local community through generating newsworthy stories, and by identifying targeted advertising opportunities. Take a lead on local marketing activities, developing and delivering a programme of community engagement, and working in partnership with the home to deliver successful events in line with KPIs to encourage footfall into the home.


To develop and run home events to attract key stakeholders and prospective clients to show case the home and its key USP's.


Providing guidance, training and support for the homes team members to ensure effective customer engagement and consistent sales experience.


Raise the positive profile of the home in the local community through external business development, building and maintaining a contact list of key local stakeholders - including taking a presence at any relevant local external events that enable networking opportunities with key care referrers.


Establishing a Health Care Professional database of key contacts alongside establishing and operating an engagement strategy to promote bed vacancies to drive an increase in targeted and specific referrals.


Ensuring the home has a presence on all LA contract bed frameworks to establish, maximise and covert all block and spot bed purchasing opportunities.


Identify and build partnerships and working relationships with key referral partnerships i.e Trusted Care, Autumnia etc.


To achieve and exceed all sales KPI's.



In Return


Car allowance
Highly competitive monthly commission scheme - paid per admission
Quarterly bonus scheme - occupancy growth target
Flexible pay - Wagestream
Free DBS
Comprehensive benefits package

Primary Care Mental Health Nurse skills and attributions: To deliver Primary care recovery focused Psychological Interventions that meet the need of service users who are too complex and/or not suitable for Talking Therapies yet do not meet the threshold for the Psychological Therapies in Secondary care mental health. Post holders will have a high level of autonomy working across designated GP practices, managing their own clinics. To review patients presenting with mental health issues, consider a range of options regarding treatment interventions providing them with highly specialised advice concerning care when appropriate and liaising with GPs and MH teams. To be part of a developing team where you can influence improvements for the benefits of our patients. To have excellent assessment skills and be able to direct care with compassion and efficiency promote mental health, and liaise with a wide range of statutory and non-statutory organisations. To be a confident communicator and be able to work well with a range of professionals. The ability to manage your own case load of clients is paramount, along with the ability to triage referrals for the non-urgent mental health pathway, undertake mental health assessments, risk assessment, deliver therapeutic interventions in an accessible way for those who may struggle to engage in formal structured approaches and refer/signpost clients to other services. The role demands the ability to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of often challenging mental health problems presented by clients within a primary care mental health setting. Flexibility and capacity to embrace change

Summary The primary focus of the role is to work as an autonomous practitioner providing high quality and timely patient centred care. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral and discharge of a diverse range of patients with minor injuries/minor illnesses, without reference to a doctor and within their level of competence and agreed protocols. Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility Clinical Make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable. Triage patients. Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care. Offer an holistic service to patients and their families, developing (where appropriate) an on-going plan of care and support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care. Promote health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening and therapeutic communication skills. Undertake consultations with patients as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients. Duty Practitioner Rota cover which involves on the day support to patients with urgent acute medical needs. Make direct referrals to secondary care and social services within locally agreed pathways, guidance and protocols. Provide clinical advice to Reception staff where required. Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered in a timely manner. Supply and administer medicines as indicated to address patient need. Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact. Work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of multi-disciplinary and multiagency teams in order to ensure patients needs are met. Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate in line with Practice policy. Work with multi-disciplinary team within the Practice to promote integrated and seamless pathways of care. Contribute to the practice achieving its quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery. Help develop and set up new patient services and participate in initiatives to improve existing patient services. Communication and Working Relationships The post-holder will be expected to communicate with staff at all levels throughout the organisation as well as patients and carers. Of particular importance is the development and maintenance of effective communication and working relationships with, and between, multi-disciplinary agencies. Professional Role Adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct and at all times work within the scope of professional practice. Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational policies, procedures and guidelines. Maintain a professional manner and act as a positive role model for staff and other members of the practice Team. Maintain confidentiality with regard to information pertaining to patients and staff. Promote evidence-based practice through the use of the latest research-based guidelines and the development of practice-based research. Monitor the effectiveness of own clinical practice through the quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit and peer review. Maintain their professional registration. Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up-to-date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained. Record accurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with the latest NMC guidance and other pertinent standards. Keep up to date with pertinent health-related policy and work with the practice team and, where appropriate, with the wider locality team, to consider the impact and strategies for implementation. Work collaboratively with colleagues within and external to the practice. This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account development within the Practice.

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. We welcome informal discussions and site visits.

Job Title: Bank H@H Nurse Hours: As and when required (Minimum of 20 hours per month availability to be given) Terms & Conditions: In accordance with the Hospice pay terms and conditions Responsible to: Clinical Coordinator Accountable to: Head of Care Main Base: Alnwick or Berwick work within North Northumberland 1. OVERALL AIM The post holder will have a key role in providing support to patients and families who have palliative and end of life care needs, raising clinical standards and promoting a learning environment for other health and social care providers. The post holder will be responsible for planning, assessing, implementing and evaluating care in partnership with an integrated care system. 2. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Main Responsibilities: Clinical Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care provision within your scope of practice Monitor and evaluate end of life care plans to measure progress and ensure the effectiveness of any interventions Maintaining concise and accurate records of care delivery within care plans and Caring for the Dying Patient documentation. Maintain a duty of care to patients, carers and colleagues through the exercise of personal and professional accountability Assess pain and other symptoms using assessment tools, pain history, appropriate physical examination and relevant investigations Provide nursing expertise to patients and contribute to community MDT patient review meetings Communication/Documentation Work with patients, their families and friends in a sensitive and flexible manner, demonstrating an awareness of the impact of death, dying and bereavement and recognising that patient priorities and ability to communicate may vary over time Manage unpredictable and/or volatile situations effectively Facilitate communication with clients for whom English is not the first language and those who have communication/language difficulties Understand the range of assessment tools and ways of gathering information and contribute to patient activity data Undertake/contribute to multi-disciplinary holistic assessment and information sharing Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the legal status and implications of the Advance Care Planning process in accordance with the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act Show an understanding of Informed Consent and demonstrate the ability to give sufficient information in an appropriate manner. Work sensitively with families and carers to support them as the patient decides upon their preferences and wishes during the Advance Care Planning process. Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal Work without direct supervision to deliver care to patients, seeking advice from specialist nurse or members of the Primary Health Care Team when appropriate Work in partnership with Community and district nursing teams, Macmillan nurses, GPs and other health professionals who refer into our services Take responsibility for personal learning and continuing professional development and contributing to the learning of others Promote evidence-based practice through continued professional development and the sharing of best practice within the team and with others Appraise and supervise interventions performed by other members of the nursing team in accordance with Hospice policies Attend Supervision sessions and appraisal as required by the Hospice Promote health and safety, undertaking risk assessments as necessary. Clinical Governance and Quality Standards Assist in the development of clinical governance and quality frameworks through patient focused benchmarking, clinical audit and critical incident reviews demonstrating learning from multiple sources Implement and adhere to hospice policies In the context of Palliative and End of Life Care have an understanding and knowledge of: a) Your own professional role/boundaries b) Legal and ethical issues c) Professional codes of conduct d) The impact of your own beliefs on practice e) Approaches to risk assessment f) Approaches to and theories of change, loss and bereavement g) Social models of care and person-centred approaches h) Relevant NICE Guidance related to Palliative care and End of Life Care This role description is intended as a basic guide to the responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive and may be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Job Description

Staff Nurse - RGN or RMN

Day Shifts

Hourly Rate: £21.30 + weekend enhancements

Are you a compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our client's team as a Registered Nurse, where you'll play a vital role in providing high-quality care to residents with nursing needs. Embrace a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equality, and inclusion, and contribute to our commitment to promoting these essential principles in healthcare.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

• A RGN (Registered General Nurse) or RMN (Registered Mental Health Nurse) qualification, with a valid UK NMC Pin, demonstrating a strong foundation in nursing practice and ethics.
• Demonstrated expertise as a Registered Nurse in a healthcare setting, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality patient care and effective collaboration with healthcare teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, essential for building strong patient relationships and effective teamwork within a diverse healthcare environment.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work setting, displaying adaptability and resilience while maintaining a focus on delivering exceptional patient care.
• A strong dedication to advancing diversity, equality, and inclusion, promoting a supportive and non-discriminatory healthcare environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices, ensuring adherence to current standards and protocols for safe and effective patient care.

As a Staff Nurse, you will get:

• Paid NMC renewal fee
• Company pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Blue light card and access to a benefits platform
• Weekend enhancements

As a Registered Nurse with us, you will find yourself engaged in a variety of fulfilling tasks, including:

• Conducting thorough patient assessments to gather comprehensive medical histories and crafting personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Administering medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers, maintaining strict adherence to proper dosage and administration techniques.
• Monitoring patient vital signs and meticulously documenting medical data to track patient progress and ensure accurate treatment assessments.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, and specialists, to ensure comprehensive patient care and treatment plans.
• Providing invaluable emotional support and educational guidance to both patients and their families, fostering a supportive and nurturing healthcare environment.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and protocols for precise record-keeping and continuity of care.
• Upholding stringent adherence to healthcare regulations and protocols to safeguard patient safety, while actively promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion within the healthcare environment.

Reference: WILL79672/DB

INDNUR

The Opportunity...
Are you an enthusiastic and engaging person with a good imagination? Do you love working with elderly people? Bishops Cleeve Care Home is recruiting a Full-time Wellbeing Assistant to join their team!

The Home...

Welcome to Bishops Cleeve Care Home, where we help Residents live meaningful lives in a safe, supportive environment.

The medical, physical and emotional wellbeing of all Residents is the top priority of our care and support teams. We’re able to provide residential care in Bishops Cleeve for those living with Dementia or Parkinson’s Disease, as well as palliative care and convalescence stays. We can also offer some rooms for couples to share.

Your Duties...


Work with the Home Manager and Head of Dementia & Wellbeing to engage with and implement Advinia’s Wellbeing and Engagement Programme - S.P.E.C.S.
Design and organise, in conjunction with Residents, a range of person-centred stimulating meaningful and engaging activities within the Home.
Develop, manage and coordinate new and ongoing meaningful engagement programmes that encourage Residents to maintain pre-existing interests and hobbies.
Encourage Colleagues, Residents, Relatives and Friends to participate in the Home's meaningful engagement programme and help to embed a whole home approach to activities.
Arrange trips and outings to enable Residents to engage in offsite activities to maintain their hobbies and interests.
Support with creating an engaging and stimulating environment throughout the Home that is appropriate to the needs of Residents.
In conjunction with the Home Manager agree and undertake fundraising opportunities to supplement activities budget.
Maintain an activities budget, in conjunction with the Home Manager for the provision of resources, outings and entertainment.
Maintain full and accurate records of activity budget spend.
Encourage, involve and support Residents with deciding on the range of activities that take place within the Home through the development of a Resident’s Committee, ensuring all Residents have a voice and the opportunity to contribute and provide feedback.
Ensure risk assessments have been completed for all activities and outings and reviewed as appropriate.
Maximise the use of resources that are available to support with delivering meaningful and engaging activities such as; Band App, Advinia Monthly themes, Moments that Matter initiative, My Life TV, Daily Sparkle, Advinia Virtual Tours.
To participate in and develop activities based on Advinia’s monthly activity themes, incorporating each of the areas of the S.P.E.C.S programme.
Recognise that some Residents may not want to (or are unable to) participate in group/ communal activities and therefore plan individualised 1-2-1 activities as appropriate.


In Return we can offer...


Free DBS Check
Competitive pay rates
Flexible pay
Paid Family Leave
Professional training and fantastic career progression
Refer a friend
Pension scheme and lots more!


We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age

Primary Care Mental Health Nurse skills and attributions: To deliver Primary care recovery focused Psychological Interventions that meet the need of service users who are too complex and/or not suitable for Talking Therapies yet do not meet the threshold for the Psychological Therapies in Secondary care mental health. Post holders will have a high level of autonomy working across designated GP practices, managing their own clinics. To review patients presenting with mental health issues, consider a range of options regarding treatment interventions providing them with highly specialised advice concerning care when appropriate and liaising with GPs and MH teams. To be part of a developing team where you can influence improvements for the benefits of our patients. To have excellent assessment skills and be able to direct care with compassion and efficiency promote mental health, and liaise with a wide range of statutory and non-statutory organisations. To be a confident communicator and be able to work well with a range of professionals. The ability to manage your own case load of clients is paramount, along with the ability to triage referrals for the non-urgent mental health pathway, undertake mental health assessments, risk assessment, deliver therapeutic interventions in an accessible way for those who may struggle to engage in formal structured approaches and refer/signpost clients to other services. The role demands the ability to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of often challenging mental health problems presented by clients within a primary care mental health setting. Flexibility and capacity to embrace change