Registered Nurse (Complex Care)

Are you an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse: Complex Care and are you ready to take the next step in your career to meet the challenge of this exciting role?

Position: Registered Nurse (Complex Care)

Location: Rochester, Kent (ME1)

Pay: £40,000 - 45,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.

Job type: Full time, permanent

Working hours: Core hours of 8.00am – 8.00pm or 8.00pm – 8.00am (Monday – Sunday). Mixture of day and night shifts.

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

Almond Care is an award winning, specialist, UK provider of complex care in the home, working with adults and children to support them in leading an independent lifestyle of their choice.

Job Description

This role is to work with a client diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in the client's own home. The client is non-verbal and communicates with their eyes and you will need to be able to do cough assist, peg feeding, ventilator and tracheostomy.

Personalised Care:

• Develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with the client, their family, and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Monitor and manage symptoms such as breathlessness, muscle weakness, communication difficulties, and swallowing issues.
• Support and educate the client and their family on disease progression and palliative care options.

Clinical Duties:

• Administer medications and monitor effectiveness and side effects.
• Provide enteral feeding support (PEG/NG feeding) if required.
• Assist with respiratory care, including use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV), suctioning, and cough assist devices.
• Perform regular assessments of mobility, skin integrity, and nutritional status.

Communication & Coordination:

• Work closely with the MND multidisciplinary team, including neurologists, speech and language therapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, respiratory specialists, and palliative care services.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with NMC and local trust policies.
• Act as an advocate for the client, promoting autonomy and informed decision-making.

Emotional and Psychological Support:

• Provide compassionate support to clients and families during emotionally challenging times.
• Refer to counselling and bereavement services as appropriate.

Professional Development:

• Keep up to date with best practices in MND care and attend relevant training or study days.
• Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Registered Nurse with the NMC (Adult branch)
• Experience in community nursing, palliative care, neurology, or complex care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Full UK Driver's Licence (if community-based)

Full job description available on request

All applicants will require an Enhanced DBS check.

Almond Care is an equal opportunities employer.

Some roles may require a specific gender due to client preferences under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1.