healthcare consultant Needham Market, East of England, England
Job description
Health Care Practitioner
Barking Hall, Needham Market
£12.10 per hour
Night shifts 34.5 or 46 hours – shift work, alternate weekends
The main function for our Health Care Practitioners is to provide high quality care to residents as directed by the registered nurse. To provide leadership and supervision to Senior Care Assistants and Care Assistants.
About us:
Healthcare homes group has an existing portfolio of 48 residential and nursing homes, located across East Anglia and the South of England.
At Healthcare Homes we pride ourselves on the quality of our homes and are looking for people who share our passion for providing excellent care and who share our values; respect, compassion and commitment.
About the role:
Barking Hall is surrounded by stunning scenery and gardens. Once part of the stables of a much larger estate, it is beautifully tranquil, set on the edge of the hamlet of Barking next to the busier town of Needham Market. The home itself has a very calm and friendly atmosphere, the staff and residents look upon the home like an extended family.
You will be required to provide the highest quality of care to our residents as directed by the nurse in charge. you will complete clinical tasks such as MUST and Waterlow Assessments, wound management, monitoring residents blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, height, weight and blood sugar levels. Within the role you will also be responsible for supporting with End of life care, safe management of PEG feeding,Safe control, administration and storage of residents’ medication as prescribed by the General Practitioner and Catheter and Colostomy care.
About you:
You will be someone that is engaging, compassionate and respectful and have a minimum of 12 months experience within the health sector. Having a good understanding of regulatory frameworks including DoLs/MCA is essential. You will pride yourself on delivering outstanding care while supporting and encouraging the team around you.
In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Company Pension
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
- Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
- Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health, financial support, counselling and family wellbeing
- Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
- Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
- Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality including 10% at Asda and discounted tickets for theme parks and attractions
- Recognition and Long Service awards
You must have Care Practitioner Award or equivalent to be suitable for this role
If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.
- Terms and conditions apply.
About Barking Hall
Barking Hall is a wonderful home that many people choose to receive palliative care. Situated on the edge of the hamlet of Barking and surrounded by stunning scenery and gardens, Barking Hall is a fantastic care home for elderly people.
Staff here will always go the extra mile for the residents and feel supported by management at all times. The team report that they enjoy every part of their day and that their colleagues and residents really make the time at work enjoyable.
To find out more about Barking Hall follow this link
