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Qualified Nurse

Avon Search & Selection Ltd·Northumberland, North East·Posted 1 week ago
💰 38-48k GBP/year
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Job description

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Avon Search and Selection are proud to be assisting this prestigious Care Home in recruiting a Staff Nurse to join their experienced team in the Prudhoe Area

The ideal candidate will have a full PIN registration with no restrictions and will have the right to live and work in the UK.  Unfortunately, no sponsorship can be offered with this role.

We are recruiting for nurses with strong passion and commitment to enhance the specialist services our client delivers, together with a positive and flexible attitude and person-centred ethos.

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay rates with Paid Breaks
  • NMC revalidation cost covered including CPD modules from RCNi
  • Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels
  • Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
  • Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift
  • Discount schemes
  • Company contributory pension scheme & life insurance
  • And much more……

To apply, please send your most up to date CV with your contact details and one of our experienced Consultants will contact you for a confidential discussion.

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Key skills

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Must-have skills
PIN registrationNMC registrationRight to work in UK
Nice-to-have
Care home experiencePerson-centred care experienceCPD completion
Soft skills
PassionCommitmentFlexibilityPositive attitudeCommunicationTeamwork
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Application advice

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⭐ Highlight your PIN registration status prominently at the top of your CV as this is explicitly required

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📊 Quantify your care home experience: 'Managed care plans for 25 residents across dementia and general nursing units'

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🌐 Emphasise your person-centred care approach with specific examples from your nursing practice

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🎯 Mention any recent CPD modules or NMC revalidation completion to show ongoing professional development

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🤝 Include examples of working flexibly across different shifts and care settings in residential environments

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  • Managed comprehensive care plans for 30 elderly residents across dementia and general nursing units, maintaining 98% medication administration accuracy
  • Completed NMC revalidation with 35 CPD hours including infection control and safeguarding modules, ensuring full regulatory compliance
  • Delivered person-centred care assessments for new admissions, reducing settlement time by 40% through individualised care approaches

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Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to apply for the Staff Nurse position at your prestigious care home in Prudhoe. With my full PIN registration and commitment to person-centred care, I am well-positioned to contribute to your experienced nursing team and enhance the specialist services you deliver.

My background in residential care nursing has equipped me with the clinical skills and flexible approach essential for this role. I am particularly drawn to your comprehensive support for professional development, including NMC revalidation cost coverage and access to RCNi CPD modules.

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Interview questions

10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • How do you ensure medication safety and accurate administration in a care home setting?
  • Describe your experience with care planning and risk assessments for elderly residents
  • How do you maintain your NMC revalidation requirements and stay current with CPD?
  • What clinical skills do you consider most important when working in residential care?
  • How would you handle a medical emergency in a care home environment?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time when you had to adapt your approach to provide person-centred care
  • Describe a situation where you showed flexibility in your nursing role
  • Give an example of how you've demonstrated passion and commitment in your nursing career
  • Tell me about a challenging resident interaction and how you handled it
  • Describe a time when you had to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Tell me about a time when you had to adapt your approach to provide person-centred care

I was caring for an 85-year-old resident with dementia who became increasingly agitated during personal care. Rather than following the standard routine, I observed that she was calmer in the afternoons and preferred female carers. I adapted her care plan to schedule personal care after 2pm with female staff only, and introduced her favourite music during the process. This reduced her distress episodes from daily occurrences to just twice weekly, significantly improving her wellbeing and allowing her to maintain dignity during care.
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Describe a situation where you showed flexibility in your nursing role

During a staff shortage on a weekend shift, I was asked to cover both the general nursing unit and the dementia unit with 45 residents total. I reorganised medication rounds to prioritise time-critical medications first, delegated appropriate tasks to healthcare assistants, and maintained hourly safety checks across both units. Despite the challenging circumstances, I ensured all residents received their medications on time and completed all essential care tasks, with no incidents reported during the 12-hour shift.

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