Registered Nurse (RGN) - Friston House

Registered Nurse (RGN) - Friston House

Location: New Horsted, Rochester (ME1) , ME1 View map Salary: 11.51 per hour + See Job Description Date posted: 07/06/2012 12:07 Job type:Permanent Company: Barchester Healthcare Contact: Barchester Healthcare Ref: Totaljobs/RGN - Friston Job ID: 53738210

What is expected of you as a Registered Nurse (RGN)?
You are responsible to provide and supervise the delivery of high quality nursing care to residents in accordance with up to date, evidence-based professional practice and company policies.
You will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team, supervising, training and developing care staff in providing the best quality of care to the people we support. The desire to learn and the ability to inspire your team is therefore essential. Our full time shift patterns range from 36 to 48 hours per week.
You will be a Qualified Registered Nurse (RGN) and be registered with the NMC.

Why join Barchester as a Registered Nurse (RGN)?
As market leaders we place our residents first - and our people are the best. You will benefit from a wealth of experience and as a company that places a great emphasis on investing in their people; you will have the opportunity for both personal and professional development. Barchester has its own Learning and Development Academy, giving you the freedom to develop professionally and create your own career pathway - it's just a case of high do you want to climb?

How we're different
Barchester offers a range of diverse services, from nursing and care services for older people and people living with dementia, to accommodation, supported living and community support for children and adults with a range of different disabilities. With exposure to so many different areas of nursing, you will have the opportunity to build on your clinical skills or focus on a specialist area.

Many companies offer management programmes for those already in management positions, with most nurses expected to oversee staff or resources with no management training. Barchester, however, offers management development to staff throughout their careers. These programmes ensure that all staff, particularly nurses, are constantly supported to develop their skills.

Benefits include:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Access to a structured career development path and award winning training via the Barchester Business School which offer a range of training from NVQs to Masters Degrees!
- Free uniform
- Generous Annual Leave Allowance
- Employer contribution to a Stakeholder pension plan
- Access to Barchester's Shopping Club for hundreds of savings from retail outlets
- Long Service Awards
- Great working environment
- Employee help line to support staff in times of need

Am I the right person to work for Barchester?
A sound understanding of the Care Standards together with a Nursing qualification (RGN) and current NMC registration are essential for this role.

* NMC - Nursing Midwifery Council - wwwnmc-ukorg