• Carry out all named nurse duties according to guidelines
• Plan care with resident monthly or as indicated (key worker or named nurse only)
• Assist residents with all aspects of daily living, bathing, dressing, ensuring promotion of their independence at all times
• Assist residents with mobility problems as per moving and handling care plan, ensuring general care of wheelchair/walking aids
• Assist residents with care of hearing aids, glasses and dentures
• To take appropriate measures to prevent physical deterioration including pressure care, foot and oral hygiene, falls management
• Promote continence where appropriate and manage incontinence according to care plan
• Encourage residents mental wellbeing by appropriate stimulation according to care plan
• Answer call system promptly and prioritise tasks
• Follow guidelines for handover and report at beginning and end of each shift
• To make and change beds according to policy
• Escort residents to hospital and other appointments as required
• Administer drugs following correct procedure and documentation
• Be aware of clients social needs and provide information to meet them
• Carry out specific nursing duties including dressings, risk assessments, emergency first aid, directing care

• Work with social care co-ordinator in ensuring activities are delivered

• Set tables and trays for all meals in the correct manner and serve meals/snacks to hotel standard following hygiene and food handling procedures
• Assist residents to eat and drink in a dignified and supportive manner
• Ensure all residents receive correct dietary and fluid intake according to nutritional assessment and are offered appropriate choices from menu
• Carry out cleaning tasks as required, especially when housekeepers are not on duty or short staffed

• Complete and update resident documentation accurately including:- Care plans, resident notes, social care, diaries, daily accountability, bath record

• Record (in documentation above) all care given with resident to timescales and format in guidelines
• Provide advice and support to carers on all aspects of care documentation to ensure the highest standards of care delivery

• In the absence of care managers, organise off duty/nurse or carer absence ensuring budget/staffing levels are not exceeded
• Monitor standards of care by working alongside carers and providing performance feedback with appropriate manager
• Discuss with staff working in residential areas, that all care has been delivered and documented as per policy and guidelines
• Organise daily workload according to staffing/skill mix/dependency/workload

• Apply all knowledge/training/research based practice to develop systems/care practices/working methods to deliver ‘Innovation and Excellence in Care’
• Attend professional nurse forums to develop and extend skills/knowledge and care
• Attend senior care/nurse meetings to ensure continuity of 24 hour care to all clients

• Ensure as a Registered Nurse you comply with NMC’s prep recommendations
• Actively support all training at Middleton Hall, promoting learning and development of all staff
• Assist in training and supervision of all new staff and actively participate in induction and foundation training
• Assist in NVQ training programme, providing mentorship and support to students

• Read, sign, demonstrate understanding and follow all policies, procedures and guidelines in Department Policy file
• Apply training and job specific knowledge to role
• Deal with all residents and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Demonstrate understanding of telephone system
• Answer and return all telephone calls promptly, courteously and professionally according to guidelines
• Ensure punctual start to shift or working hours
• Ensure flexibility to meet department and business needs
• Adhere to company sickness policy
• Drive company vehicles according to guidelines and carry out errands for other departments
• Check department notice board each day on duty and ensure understanding/action taken
• Check appropriate place for mail and diary information each time on duty
• Make sure appropriate information with regard to staff or residents is passed within department and to other departments
• Ensure work area is kept tidy at all times, especially at the end of a shift
• Provide assistance to colleagues within department and other departments based on priorities

• Read, sign and follow all health and safety policies and procedures
• Ensure equipment is safe and suitable for purpose and report faults in maintenance book and/or take appropriate action
• Wear protective clothing as identified in risk assessments
• Follow COSHH guidelines
• Report all accidents/incidents in relevant documentation

• Maintain staff handbook
• Attend all statutory training
• Ensure that minimum yearly training hours are achieved
• Ensure that dress and conduct reflect Middleton Hall’s standards (as per policy)
• Complete set objectives and prepare/attend all appropriate meetings/reviews and appraisals
• Coaching and assisting new members of staff by leading by example, demonstration and help

completing induction/familiarisation

• Organise and prioritise own workload according to daily routines and objectives agreed with line manager