Clinical Nurse Manager (Band 7) - Permanent role - Quedgeley, Gloucester

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Learning Disabilities/Mental Health Nurse (Band 7), to take on a lead role within a 5-bedded Residential Care Home with approximately 50 staff that specializes in providing high quality person-centered support for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.

You will join the team as Registered Manager. Being at the forefront of clinical care delivery you will will be responsible for providing strong leadership to develop and improve the standard of daily living for their service users. You will lead the team during your shifts, mentor and motivate colleagues, champion safety and dignity, and drive continuous improvement and to develop a positive Programme of support for student nurses, nurse associates and other students who may have a placement within the home.

Main Purpose:

• To assist the CEO in the Clinical aspects of ensuring that we promote a caring environment providing the highest standards of quality care in accordance with the Company's policies, ensuring all legislative requirements are met.
• Participating on the "on call" rota
• To promote and maintain the reputation of our client by providing best practice, bearing in mind the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the service users

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the team of Support Workers in your area of work in planning the support for service users, escort duty for appointments etc.
• Ensure that rooms and common spaces are properly cleaned, maintained and adequately heated.
• To work with new starters and their allocated Team Leader to provide on the job training ensuring that they learn the routine and best practice, promoting person centered care.
• Carrying out staff supervisions.
• Participate, if required, in external assessments of prospective new service users involving the service users and relatives where practicable.
• Devise comprehensive care plans for new service users involving service users and relatives where possible.
• Maintain full and accurate Care Plans for the service users in your care reviewing at least monthly and ensuring your care team also adhere to this task
• Report any changes to the service users' physical or emotional condition to the CEO
• Work with external health providers as appropriate (MDT)
• Responsible for ordering of all medication, maintain records to ensure accuracy and controls are in place with regard to medication distributed to service users. Train and review staff meds administration.
• Report writing as and when required
• Running core team meetings.
• Ensure that Policies/Procedures and staff handbook are adhered to by all staff, taking appropriate informal action in the first instance, recording outcomes. Referring to the CEO should any further concerns arise.
• Support the creation of a caring atmosphere, ensuring person centred care for the service users, family members and staff, whilst maintaining the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Be aware of security of both the service users and the building reporting any issues to the CEO and/or maintenance team.
• Working with the support team to encourage service users to maintain pre-existing hobbies, and ensuring the availability of equipment and materials as required
• Encourage the support team, relatives and friends to participate in these activities
• Maintain good relationships with all multidisciplinary teams
• Liaise with staff offering support and encouragement and promoting best practice and high quality care at all times
• Show prospective service users and their relatives / representatives around the home
• Arrange for staff cover caused by unexpected absence, with the core team's assistance.
• Ensure all team members and colleagues conform to presentation standards at all times
• Support the management team to ensure that both you and your staff attend their annual mandatory training
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, training, supervision and development activities
• Inform the CEO of any incidents that occur when carrying out your duties
• Be aware of Health and Safety at Work Act and report any hazards to the CEO
• Be aware of the fire policy and respond to all fire alarms appropriately, ensure that fire audits are undertaken in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensure that all information of a confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties
• Understand your duty to whistleblow if you witness bad practice or harm to a service user in the home
• To undertake any task or duty that is within range of skill, qualification and/or experience
• Ensure the home is 'inspection ready' for CQC, be the lead person for the inspection and able to provide any information inspectors ask for in a timely manner.

Personal Specification:

• LD/MH Nursing Experience to Band 7
• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
• Active NMC PIN
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Willingness to participate in training & development
• In depth understanding of Infection Prevention and Control
• Excellent Clinical Skills
• Management Experience
• Salary to be commensurate with experience

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

This role requires the mobility across 4 Homes in Gloucester, Stonehouse, Westbury-on-Severn and Bishops Cleeve

Our clients are seeking a Kind , caring and compassionate individual to work alongside them in the role of a personal assistant

The requirement is for the candidate to be strong at minute taking, writing letters, organizing meetings, planning schedules, keeping info confidential and empathy.

Also someone who has had similar experience would be beneficial but not essential. We need the candidate to be very confident in large group meetings with advanced note taking skills and the agility to multi-task under pressure.

Knowledge, skills & Abilities

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C) or equivalent
• IT Literate
• MS Office Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent telephone manner
• Able to draft non-standard letters etc
• Able to undertake substantial amounts of routine administration
• Desirable administration qualification
• Able to work independently and prioritize work load

*Subject to satisfactory DBS and references checks

For the full Job description please contact us in confidence

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION COORDINATOR - CHIPPENHAM BRANCH

We are looking for a professional and customer focused sales person to account manage existing and develop new business opportunities across Wiltshire. Due to expansion this exciting opportunity exists within Retain Healthcare - Chippenham Branch, for a Recruitment and Retention Coordinator. You will cover the Wiltshire area and neighbouring towns / cities.

We are an experienced, dynamic Healthcare provider offering temporary and permanent recruitment solutions to healthcare establishments throughout Wiltshire and across the South West, with branches in Cheltenham, Chippenham, Salisbury, Bournemouth and Bristol, we are the agency of choice for many providers in the local area.

As a Recruitment and Retention Coordinator you will support and develop our key accounts with their staffing requirements working in partnership with them to understand their services, building outstanding relationships and ensuring our customers feel supported.

We are looking for an aspiring individual, who is enthusiastic, motivated, confident and a team player to join our creative and diverse team, if you enjoy going the extra mile to make people happy.

In order to support the growth of this established branch, we welcome sales experience and the ability to work around daily tasks while maximising the potential from every telephone call and face to face interaction.

To be a successful Recruitment and Retention Coordinator you will have the following skills and experience:

• Excellent communication skills
• Proven sales experience
• A full UK driving license with access to a vehicle
• Love working with people
• Understanding of the healthcare industry would be advantageous

You will be using your excellent communication skills to build and maintain successful professional relationships. You will have the confidence to request meetings face to face and engage with candidates and clinical leads and managers alike. You will work well under pressure maintaining effective interpersonal skills.

With the ambition and determination to succeed, you will have the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, working together to excel in both service, productivity and growth.

As a company who strive to deliver exceptional communication, you will develop relationships with our customers and staff. Develop and maintain customer database and successfully coordinate shift allocation in a fast paced environment.

You will have an understanding of the Retain Healthcare Ethos and ensure we are caring, honest and reliable. Ensure that safeguarding policies and practises are always adhered to.

As a Recruitment and Retention Coordinator you can expect a starting salary of £20K to £22K, Contributory Pension Scheme, sector specific training, 28 days holiday (Including Bank Holidays), your birthday off, free parking and career development opportunities and promotion opportunities from within. You will have the opportunity to work in an experienced and professional team who have a wide range of skills, experience and diverse backgrounds to support your development.

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

Community Support Worker

*Up to 40p mileage pay

'The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, then Retain Healthcare has the answer'

Are you looking for something different? Retain Healthcare is developing a new model of care and support to people living at home in your community. This is an opportunity for the right person to shape and develop a new service and deliver care that provides improved quality of life to those who need you most.

Being a part of this gives you access to training and personal development that is both innovative and career changing. You will be leading the way in shaping the future of Social Care and developing the next generation of Care Professionals. 'Feel proud to work in Social Care'

Drivers required, However for certain roles not essential

Being Part of Retain Healthcare, you will benefit from:

• 24 hour support advice and guidance
• Employee assistance program
• Full time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
• Having your own dedicated coordinator who will ensure you have the work you want and that you have everything you need to be successful in your role
• Working for a Company that strives to do things better or differently
• Local training and your own career development pathway endorsed by Skills for care. City and Guilds
• FLEXIBLE hours - part time or full time, with a range of shifts including days and nights.
• Guaranteed Hours available
• FREE uniform, training and DBS check
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Free blue light card
• Weekly pay
• Free DBS and uniforms
• Easy online application
• Gloucestershire - CQC - Outstanding for Well Led
• Retain Rewards - local discounts
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

Registered Nurse

We are seeking Registered Nurses in Wiltshire to work flexible hours for full and part time roles.

We have a variety of projects coming up for Registered Nurses throughout the county. If you have a current NMC pin and availability we would love to tell you more about it.

We offer:

• Flexible work to suit you
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Clinical Training
• Regular shifts
• Evening, night and Weekend pay enhancements
• Paid Mileage*
• Paid Holidays
• Company Pension
• FREE DBS, FREE TRAINING, FREE UNIFORM* Subject to Ts and Cs
• YOUR NMC PIN PAID ANNUALLY*!
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in a variety of placements
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £300
• Help and assistance to get you through your revalidation
• Free Christmas party
• Competitive deals on lease cars
• Retain Rewards - Gyms, Shops, Car servicing / MOT

The Role
The role will involve working as part of our Nursing team to provide:

• Personal care
• Administration of medication
• Accurate Record Keeping (Daily records, MARS sheets)
• Syringe Driver
• Peg Feeds
• Catheter care and catheterisation where required,
• Promotion of independence
• Follow policies and procedures
• Understand and follow the NMC Code of conduct

What Retain Healthcare can offer you

The opportunity to work in an exciting, fast paced and growing branch with a dynamic team who have a wide range of skills, experience and backgrounds to support your development.

This role May also be called RN, RGN, RMN, RNLD, Nurse, Registered Nurse, Registered General Nurse

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

Clinical Care Assistant

'The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, then Retain Healthcare has the answer'

Improve your work life balance and join us in our mission to improve lives for others.

Shifts available in Clinical care settings with full training supplied

We have the most diverse range of work placements offering you variety and flexibility. The opportunities you will have working for Retain as a Healthcare professional will enable you to find your chosen career.

We support hundreds of Nursing and Care Homes across the South West and all of our customers choose to work with us as they know the high quality service they will receive with Retain and what our staff can offer to them. 'Feel proud to work in Social Care'

Being Part of Retain Healthcare you will benefit from:

• 24 hour support advice and guidance
• Employee assistance program
• Full time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
• Having your own dedicated coordinator who will ensure you have the work you want and that you have everything you need to be successful in your role
• Working for a Company that strives to do things better or differently
• Local training and your own career development pathway endorsed by Skills for care. City and Guilds
• FLEXIBLE hours - part time or full time, with a range of shifts including days and nights.
• Guaranteed Hours available
• FREE uniform, training and DBS check
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Free blue light card
• Weekly pay
• Free DBS and uniforms
• Easy online application
• Gloucestershire - CQC - Outstanding for Well Led
• Retain Rewards - local discounts
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction

Requirements:

You will need to be an experienced carer with a minimum of 6 months paid experience.

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

Clinical Care Assistant

'The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, then Retain Healthcare has the answer'

Improve your work life balance and join us in our mission to improve lives for others.

Shifts available in Clinical care settings with full training supplied

We have the most diverse range of work placements offering you variety and flexibility. The opportunities you will have working for Retain as a Healthcare professional will enable you to find your chosen career.

We support hundreds of Nursing and Care Homes across the South West and all of our customers choose to work with us as they know the high quality service they will receive with Retain and what our staff can offer to them. 'Feel proud to work in Social Care'

Being Part of Retain Healthcare you will benefit from:

• 24 hour support advice and guidance
• Employee assistance program
• Full time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
• Having your own dedicated coordinator who will ensure you have the work you want and that you have everything you need to be successful in your role
• Working for a Company that strives to do things better or differently
• Local training and your own career development pathway endorsed by Skills for care. City and Guilds
• FLEXIBLE hours - part time or full time, with a range of shifts including days and nights.
• Guaranteed Hours available
• FREE uniform, training and DBS check
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Free blue light card
• Weekly pay
• Free DBS and uniforms
• Easy online application
• Gloucestershire - CQC - Outstanding for Well Led
• Retain Rewards - local discounts
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction

Requirements:

You will need to be an experienced carer with a minimum of 6 months paid experience.

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

Community Support Worker

'The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, then Retain Healthcare has the answer'

Are you looking for something different? Retain Healthcare is developing a new model of care and support to people living at home in your community. This is an opportunity for the right person to shape and develop a new service and deliver care that provides improved quality of life to those who need you most.

Being a part of this gives you access to training and personal development that is both innovative and career changing. You will be leading the way in shaping the future of Social Care and developing the next generation of Care Professionals. 'Feel proud to work in Social Care'

Drivers required, However for certain roles not essential

Hours available 10:00-16:00

Being Part of Retain Healthcare, you will benefit from:

• 24 hour support advice and guidance
• Employee assistance program
• Full time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
• Having your own dedicated coordinator who will ensure you have the work you want and that you have everything you need to be successful in your role
• Working for a Company that strives to do things better or differently
• Local training and your own career development pathway endorsed by Skills for care. City and Guilds
• FLEXIBLE hours - part time or full time, with a range of shifts including days and nights.
• Guaranteed Hours available
• FREE uniform, training and DBS check
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Free blue light card
• Weekly pay
• Free DBS and uniforms
• Easy online application
• Gloucestershire - CQC - Outstanding for Well Led
• Retain Rewards - local discounts
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

Community Support Worker

'The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, then Retain Healthcare has the answer'

Are you looking for something different? Retain Healthcare is developing a new model of care and support to people living at home in your community. This is an opportunity for the right person to shape and develop a new service and deliver care that provides improved quality of life to those who need you most.

Being a part of this gives you access to training and personal development that is both innovative and career changing. You will be leading the way in shaping the future of Social Care and developing the next generation of Care Professionals. 'Feel proud to work in Social Care'

Drivers required, However for certain roles not essential

Being Part of Retain Healthcare, you will benefit from:

• 24 hour support advice and guidance
• Employee assistance program
• Full time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
• Having your own dedicated coordinator who will ensure you have the work you want and that you have everything you need to be successful in your role
• Working for a Company that strives to do things better or differently
• Local training and your own career development pathway endorsed by Skills for care. City and Guilds
• FLEXIBLE hours - part time or full time, with a range of shifts including days and nights.
• Guaranteed Hours available
• FREE uniform, training and DBS check
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Free blue light card
• Weekly pay
• Free DBS and uniforms
• Easy online application
• Gloucestershire - CQC - Outstanding for Well Led
• Retain Rewards - local discounts
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

Registered Nurse

We are seeking Registered Nurses in Wiltshire to work flexible hours for full and part time roles.

We have a variety of projects coming up for Registered Nurses throughout the county. If you have a current NMC pin and availability we would love to tell you more about it.

We offer:

• Flexible work to suit you
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Clinical Training
• Regular shifts
• Evening, night and Weekend pay enhancements
• Paid Mileage*
• Paid Holidays
• Company Pension
• FREE DBS, FREE TRAINING, FREE UNIFORM* Subject to Ts and Cs
• YOUR NMC PIN PAID ANNUALLY*!
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in a variety of placements
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £300
• Help and assistance to get you through your revalidation
• Free Christmas party
• Competitive deals on lease cars
• Retain Rewards - Gyms, Shops, Car servicing / MOT

The Role
The role will involve working as part of our Nursing team to provide:

• Personal care
• Administration of medication
• Accurate Record Keeping (Daily records, MARS sheets)
• Syringe Driver
• Peg Feeds
• Catheter care and catheterisation where required,
• Promotion of independence
• Follow policies and procedures
• Understand and follow the NMC Code of conduct

What Retain Healthcare can offer you

The opportunity to work in an exciting, fast paced and growing branch with a dynamic team who have a wide range of skills, experience and backgrounds to support your development.

This role May also be called RN, RGN, RMN, RNLD, Nurse, Registered Nurse, Registered General Nurse

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

Registered Nurse

We are seeking Registered Nurses in Wiltshire to work flexible hours for full and part time roles.

We have a variety of projects coming up for Registered Nurses throughout the county. If you have a current NMC pin and availability we would love to tell you more about it.

We offer:

• Flexible work to suit you
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Clinical Training
• Regular shifts
• Evening, night and Weekend pay enhancements
• Paid Mileage*
• Paid Holidays
• Company Pension
• FREE DBS, FREE TRAINING, FREE UNIFORM* Subject to Ts and Cs
• YOUR NMC PIN PAID ANNUALLY*!
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in a variety of placements
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £300
• Help and assistance to get you through your revalidation
• Free Christmas party
• Competitive deals on lease cars
• Retain Rewards - Gyms, Shops, Car servicing / MOT

The Role
The role will involve working as part of our Nursing team to provide:

• Personal care
• Administration of medication
• Accurate Record Keeping (Daily records, MARS sheets)
• Syringe Driver
• Peg Feeds
• Catheter care and catheterisation where required,
• Promotion of independence
• Follow policies and procedures
• Understand and follow the NMC Code of conduct

What Retain Healthcare can offer you

The opportunity to work in an exciting, fast paced and growing branch with a dynamic team who have a wide range of skills, experience and backgrounds to support your development.

This role May also be called RN, RGN, RMN, RNLD, Nurse, Registered Nurse, Registered General Nurse

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

Registered Nurse

We are seeking Registered Nurses in Wiltshire to work flexible hours for full and part time roles.

We have a variety of projects coming up for Registered Nurses throughout the county. If you have a current NMC pin and availability we would love to tell you more about it.

We offer:

• Flexible work to suit you
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Clinical Training
• Regular shifts
• Evening, night and Weekend pay enhancements
• Paid Mileage*
• Paid Holidays
• Company Pension
• FREE DBS, FREE TRAINING, FREE UNIFORM* Subject to Ts and Cs
• YOUR NMC PIN PAID ANNUALLY*!
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in a variety of placements
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £300
• Help and assistance to get you through your revalidation
• Free Christmas party
• Competitive deals on lease cars
• Retain Rewards - Gyms, Shops, Car servicing / MOT

The Role
The role will involve working as part of our Nursing team to provide:

• Personal care
• Administration of medication
• Accurate Record Keeping (Daily records, MARS sheets)
• Syringe Driver
• Peg Feeds
• Catheter care and catheterisation where required,
• Promotion of independence
• Follow policies and procedures
• Understand and follow the NMC Code of conduct

What Retain Healthcare can offer you

The opportunity to work in an exciting, fast paced and growing branch with a dynamic team who have a wide range of skills, experience and backgrounds to support your development.

This role May also be called RN, RGN, RMN, RNLD, Nurse, Registered Nurse, Registered General Nurse