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Shift Times: As/when needed in the service, 12hr shifts (07:45-20:15 or 20:00-08:00)

Shaw healthcare is looking for a passionate and caring Bank Nurse who is ready to make a positive impact at Hillside Lodge, a modern purpose designed 60 bed care home situated in the beautiful West Sussex village of Pulborough. Hillside Lodge offers a range of services to support residents' physical, emotional, and social needs, including 24-hour nursing care.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.

• We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.


• We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics


• We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.


• We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.

Job Responsibilities

• Assessing patients health and care needs and developing care plans


• Administering medication and monitoring services users response


• Providing nursing care, including wound care and palliative care


• Liaising with other healthcare professionals to coordinate personalised care


• Supporting service users with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting


• Providing emotional support to service users and their families


• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records


• Working within the Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines to ensure high standards of care


• Contributing to the development and implementation of policies and procedures


• Participating in the induction and ongoing training of new staff members

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working in elderly care, including caring for patients with Alzheimer's and other dementia-related conditions


• Knowledge of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and standards


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team


• Ability to work independently and use own initiative


• Commitment to continuing professional development