Registered Nurse – Nights. Part

Registered Nurse Part Time - Nights Solihull
Candidate information pack

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Welcome to Royal Star & Garter

Thank you for your interest in Royal Star & Garter.

Since I joined this fabulous charity in summer 2024, I have been amazed and humbled by the passion and dedication of
every member of staff. Our teams in our Homes are nothing short of exceptional in the care they deliver, while our teams in
Central Services provide unrivalled support.

The role at a glance
Title: Registered Nurse – Nights. Part
Time

Location: Royal Star & Garter,
Tudor Coppice, Monkspath Hall Road,
Solihull, B91 3DE

I am looking for someone really special to join our team. My ideal candidate will be someone who is highly organised,
enthusiastic and driven to succeed.

Reports to: Clinical Lead

We live our values in everything we do, and we’re looking for people who share that commitment. At Royal Star & Garter,
we invest in our staff, supporting their skills, behaviours, and wellbeing. Our comprehensive training and focus on
professional development mean you'll be encouraged to grow and thrive. If you’re passionate and dedicated, enjoy being
a part of a supportive team, and want to make a real difference to others, I look forward to receiving your application.

If this is you then I look forward to receiving your application.

Katie McCauley
Home Manager

Hours: 24 hours. 2 week fixed working
pattern

Annual salary: £24,817
More information:
solihull.jobs@starandgarter.org

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Job description

Provision of the highest quality of care and service to residents in accordance with our Care Strategy, chosen
model of care and values.
Deliver effective leadership of staff on shift
Support the Lead Nurses in the planning, implementing,  monitoring and auditing of care

To apply

Provide effective nursing care and clinical interventions to promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of residents
at all times
Effectively manage the shift ensuring all residents receive the highest standards of physical and emotional care and that
this is documented in accordance with their care plan, our policies and relevant legislation
Create and manage person centred care plans and risk assessments
Act as a role model by working alongside health care assistants and promoting best practice

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• Manage assigned care staff ensuring all processes and practices are carried out to a high standard, including but not

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limited to, supervision, appraisal, absence management
Oversee the administration of medication mentoring care staff to ensure competence at all levels
Champion a professional, open, values-based culture that empowers staff to deliver high quality care
Effectively engage with visiting professionals advocating for our residents when required
Proactively engage in the wider management of the Home for example ensuring residents.Provide effective nursing
care and clinical interventions to promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of residents at all times
Effectively manage the shift ensuring all residents receive the highest standards of physical and emotional care and that
this is documented in accordance with their care plan, our policies and relevant legislation
Create and manage person centred care plans and risk  are able to engage in any and all activities as they wish, driving
a culture of cost consciousness and, stock management
Undertake audits as identified within the clinical governance agenda and implement action plans to drive best practice
Reporting incidents via the electronic system, ensuring a proactive approach to managing the incident and sharing the
learning from this

• Work in partnership with residents and their families to ensure effective clinical treatment and wellbeing approaches

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are delivered
Adherence to all legislation, professional codes and policies including, but not limited to, The NMC ‘The Code, Health &
Safety legislation, GDPR and all charity policies.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times.
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Any other duties that may be reasonably required in line with your role as requested

Send your CV and a covering

letter (no more than 2 sides)

outlining how you meet the

person specification and what

you will bring to our team to

solihull.jobs@starandgarter.org

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Person specification

Essential behaviours / characteristics

• Excellent at building positive relationships with colleagues
• Demonstrate warmth, compassion and understanding of older people
with disabilities and physical care needs, and those living with dementia
• Flexible, positive and proactive with a “can-do” attitude
• Adaptable and innovative with drive, energy and passion to introduce
new ideas in a way that takes colleagues with you
• A commitment to personal and professional development
• Committed to our mission, values and to enabling outstanding care
for the veteran community

Essential experience

• A Registered General Nurse (RGN) or a Registered Nurse – Learning

Disability (RN-LD) or a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Confident in using IT systems and supporting others to do the same

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Desirable experience
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Experience of and genuine desire to work in nursing and care of older
people/ dementia care
Previous experience of managing teams of health care assistants

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With love

Living positively

Our values

We carry out our work with love,
care and compassion.

We are optimistic in everything
we do, supporting veterans and
their partners in leading happy,
fulfilled lives.

As a family

Standing in their
shoes

Take courage

We work and live as one team,
one family, one community.

We show admiration and respect
for people and never forget what
they have done.

We are not afraid to do what is
right and what is needed.

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Offer

Although we are a charity, we offer a generous package

• £22.29 per hour, £24,817 per annum

• Employer Pension Contribution of 7.5% with

matching Employee contribution of 5%

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  24 hours per week. 2 week fixed term rota

• Life insurance of 3 x salary (until age 70)

• Equivalent of 25 days holiday including bank

holidays (pro-rata for part-time)

• Ten weeks full occupational sick pay before statutory

sick pay

• Access to appropriate professional bodies and payment
of membership fees after 6 months of employment

• Learning and Development – fully funded opportunities

to support you in your role

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Conditions of employment

Any offer of employment made will be subject to the following conditions:

• Satisfactory references covering the last 5 years from at least two referees, including one from your current

or most recent employer

• A pre-employment medical screening

• Enhanced DBS Disclosure

• Proof of the Right to Work in the UK

• Confirmation of NMC pin

Confirmation in post will be subject to:

• A satisfactory 6-month probationary period.

About us

Our mission

Royal Star & Garter was founded in 1916 to care for the severely injured young men returning from the battlegrounds
of the First World War. Today, our mission is to provide outstanding care and support that recognises the needs of
veterans and their families.

Our care

We provide care, support and friendship for those who have had the courage to serve so that they can live well. We
deliver that through high quality Homes, a range of services in the local community, by driving innovative practice and
by setting the standards for others to follow. We offer:

• Nursing care
• Dementia care
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Short-break/respite care
End of life care

• Day care
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Lunch Clubs
Telephone Friendship Service

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About us

Our future

We are developing new services beyond our four Homes, including an outreach service to provide support in veterans’ own homes and a
community for younger veterans. We continue to reach more ex-Service personnel in residential care through the Veteran Friendly
Framework. Our work to promote greater collaboration will deliver better outcomes for the Armed Forces community.

Our knowledge

We have over 100 years’ experience in providing pioneering nursing and therapeutic care to veterans living with disability and dementia. We
are committed to sharing our knowledge and skills with other organisations to promote better care for all veterans and older people. We
partner with health care, military and academic organisations for the benefit of our local communities.

Sharing our experience

We are passionate about innovation in our care to improve the lives of veterans and their families. We have been championing the
development of nursing associates in the social care workforce for several years and support many of our carers to develop new skills.

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High Wycombe

Our High Wycombe Home (rated Outstanding
by the CQC) has been designed with comfort
and wellbeing in mind. There are plenty of
activities to enjoy, opportunities to socialise
with friends, or simply relax in the spacious
lounges and landscaped garden.

Solihull

Our Solihull Home is rated Outstanding in all five
areas by the Care Quality Commission. Loving,
compassionate care is tailored to each individual
and every detail designed for comfort and
wellbeing, it’s a place where residents and their
families can truly feel at home.

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Surbiton

With its stunning foyer and relaxed, spacious
lounges, our Surbiton Home offers a warm,
friendly welcome. Highly trained staff provide
specialist care in comfortable surroundings,
where the focus is always on the individual.

And rated ‘Outstanding’
in the care category.

Worthing

Our Worthing Home places each person at the heart
of their care, with personalised rehabilitation plans that
promote independence, confidence and wellbeing.
The dedicated team includes in-house
physiotherapists and occupational therapists who offer
hands-on support with warmth and encouragement.

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