Job Opportunities

Movilla House is a committed company with vision. Our success is largely due to the fact that we employ good, talented people who offer their loyalty, commitment and hard work.

Movilla House is a high-quality nursing home in Newtownards, just a few miles from the town centre. Praised by the RQIA, we offer an exceptionally high standard of care, which makes this a home a great working environment for all staff members.

The team at Movilla House is dedicated to each and every day embracing our values of privacy, dignity, freedom of choice whilst promoting independence and fulfilment. Our team feel that Movilla House is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

Would like to become part of our incredible family and use your clinical and people skills, in a warm and welcoming place that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones?

Currently we are require the following:

PART TIME ACTIVITY THERAPIST

Activities are a huge part of life for residents at Movilla House Nursing Home and we make sure that the events we are planning are person-centred, aspirational and most of all, fun! We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Activity Therapist to help us keep activities at the heart of our home and ultimately making our home a great place to live.

From arranging live music, to flower arranging and crafting with our residents, this is a truly rewarding and varied role. Reporting to the Home Manager, the successful candidate will work closely with residents to ensure a range of interesting, stimulating and social activities are planned in every week.

Skills and values:

• Warm, empathetic, person centred and have a desire to make a difference

• Ability to work on own initiative with a friendly, creative and confident nature

• An excellent communicator with good written and verbal skills

• Flexible and be able to adapt to the needs of residents

• Computer skills are essential

• Previous experience in care home settings is preferred

• Dementia care trained or NVQ would be an advantage

What will you do as our Activity Therapist?

• Organise a client centred activity programme as well as external parties (entertainers, speakers etc.) to visit the residents

• Produce and distribute activity programmes

• Plan, organise and prepare for events - identify upcoming events, current issues and news

• Work with each new resident to understand their likes/dislikes, abilities and needs

• Keep records of activities

• Research and initiate engagement with the local community to build links and to access resources

• To develop opportunities for volunteers within Movilla House, to add value to the activities available

You will love this role because of part-time hours, 16hours per week, 11.00am-4.30pm on a consistent 3 on/3 off, Monday-Saturday shift pattern (up to 20 hours is available).

Closing date: Monday 10th February 2020

CHEF

An opportunity has arisen for a Chef to join our busy, dedicated team. This is a full time, permanent role, which will require flexibility to work weekends when required.

Duties:

• Plan and prepare a varied, well balanced menu for residents, to include special dietary requirements and individual resident preferences.
• Present meals efficiently and to a consistently high standard including puree and soft meals.
• Ensure all food handling and hygiene directives are met.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times.

Essential:

• Have experience of working in the catering industry
• Able to demonstrate a knowledge of food preparation and menu planning
• Possess a Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or similar
• Knowledge of HACCP
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of dietary and nutritional needs
• High standards of cleanliness

Desirable:

• One years experience of working in a care home setting

Skills:

• Food Preparation, Hygiene Regulations, Food hygiene, Cooking

STAFF NURSES - Banking Shifts (Days, Nights and Weekends)

The Role

This is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

You will be

• Responsible for providing a high standard of nursing care to all residents
• The named nurse for selected residents
• You will be required to administer, order, receive and store medication in line with policies and procedures
• You will be required to maintain a high level of documentation and record keeping, ensuring that all aspects of the residents care plans and risk assessments are relevant and updated as required
• You will be required to delegate duties accordingly and set a good example for the care assistants working with you
• You will be required to have excellent communication skills to liaise with all staff in Movilla House, the MDT, external stakeholders, residents and relatives
• You will work closely with the Sisters and Home Manager to ensure the residents have all their needs met
• You will be required to maintain and recognise gaps in your training and experience and fill this gap as necessary
• You will be required to actively participate in ongoing projects within Movilla House, clinical supervision, appraisals and all aspects of clinical governance
• You will be expected to be professional and be fully aware of the NMC Code of Conduct
• You will be expected to have an awareness of the standards required from RQIA.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Free on-site parking
• Free Uniform
• Subsidised meals
• Computerised paperwork
• Supernumery training
• Access to free NVQ training to under 25’s
• Paid face to face first aid, manual handling and fire mandatory training
• Partially paid breaks
• Generous Nurse Referral Scheme

You must

• Be over 18 due to required training
• You must be currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) – adult, learning disability or mental health
• Have at least 6 months relevant adult nursing experience
• Be competent to take charge of a team of care assistants. Knowledge of current care related procedures and excellent communication skills (both written and oral) are essential
• Recent completion of, or willingness to undertake/update mandatory training (evidence of course content must be shown)
• Details of 2 suitable references from your most recent employer(s)
• Agree to an enhanced disclosure from AccessNI

Closing date: 8th November 2019

This is a rolling advert - if you have recently applied for a Bank Nurse position you do not need to reapply.

CARE ASSISTANT – FULL TIME, ON DAY DUTY OR NIGHT DUTY

The Role

• To act with integrity and honesty
• To work as a valued part of a team
• To provide and promote high quality standards of care
• To promote and provide the highest standard in personal care possible
• To show enthusiasm and commitment to the promotion of independence and patient dignity
• To provide all aspects of care for our residents including assistance with personal care, with meals and fluids
• Meet safety requirements including moving and handling and a high standard of record keeping
• Ensure that each resident’s physical, social and spiritual needs are met

Essential Criteria

• Flexible approach to working hours and the ability to work shifts.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• An ability to demonstrate a sensitivity and understanding of the needs of vulnerable people.

Desired Criteria

• 6 months experience in a similar role in a formal/informal setting (paid or voluntary)
• NVQ level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

What we offer

• Excellent rates of pay and holiday pay
• Comprehensive induction and full training
• Flexible working pattern
• Free uniform and parking

You must have

• Registration with NISCC or compliance to apply
• Recent completion of, or willingness to undertake/update mandatory training (evidence of course content must be shown)
• Details of 2 suitable references from your most recent employer(s)
• Agreement to an enhanced disclosure from Access NI

The Care Assistant position is a rolling ad. Waiting lists may be compiled for future same/similar vacancies which may arise.

If you are interested in any of the positions above, please forward your CV to info@movillahouse.co.uk or alternatively return to the following address:
51 Movilla Road
Newtownards
BT23 8RG

Alternatively download the appropriate Application Form and Equality Monitoring Form, complete and return by email or to the above address.

General Application Form

Nursing Application Form

Monitoring-Questionnaire

If you require any assistance in completing these forms please feel free to contact us.

Call on 028 9181 9399

email info@movillahouse.co.uk

Movilla House Nursing Home is an Equal Opportunities Employer.