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Job overview

To support the management in all aspects of the running of the home. The 
management would be available to provide support.

Responsible as Senior Carer in the absence of the Deputy/Home Manager.

The post holder will be the senior member of care staff on duty to be confident to plan their own work and to ensure that staff are carrying out their duties to the highest possible standards and where appropriate take corrective action.

Support, monitor and audit the ordering, control, and administration of drugs for which the Home has taken responsibility and to maintain and ensure the accuracy and legality of the necessary medication records. Audit the administration of medication daily against time and dose.
Ensure the health and safety of the residents. Report any health and safety issues or equipment failure to the manager and fill out a Datix incident report.

Note: This job description is an outline only and may be amended to take 
account of changes within the department following discussion with the postholder.

Main duties of the job

Participate in the emotional and physical needs of the residents seeking to provide as far as possible, a happy and stimulating and stable environment.

Actively communicate with residents who are frail and have dementia and to participate in any activities to entertain and stimulate residents.
Help to ensure that all are staff contribute to the best of their ability and
demonstrate any new tasks to staff to ensure the efficient running of the 
Home and the creation of a homely atmosphere.

Assist in the formulation of care plans for new residents and the review of care plans for established residents.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 

Working for our organisation

Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.

Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys.  Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold.   Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.

Did you know – Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or [email protected]

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.