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	<title>Middleton Hall Retirement Village</title>
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		<title>Over 50s Housing Award</title>
		<link>http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/news/over-50s-housing-award/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:34:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
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<p>Middleton Hall has been judged to be the Best Continuing Care Retirement Community in the UK.</p>
<p>This most prestigious award was made at the Over 50s Housing Awards, run by Seniors Housing which is a world-wide organisation that comments and predicts trends in the retirement sector.  Middleton Hall was judged as the Best Continuing Care Retirement Community in the UK.  The judging panel said about Middleton Hall:</p>
<p><em>“The focus of the awards is to reward innovation and market prescience.  It is very easy to sit on early success. It takes courage to risk an existing successful formula and innovate, change and refashion.  The commitment to continuous improvement and innovation is rare.  That the Middleton Hall community continues to evolve and grow is directly attributable to that enduring philosophy”</em></p>
<p>Middleton Hall’s mission since developing into the north’s first retirement village has been:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">“To be recognised as the Best Retirement Village in the UK”.</p>
<p>This vision is very important to Middleton Hall’s 110 staff in ensuing that every part of the business is totally focussed on the quality of its service.  Striving to be the best keeps continual pressure on the organisation to keep moving forward.</p>
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		<title>Team Leader (Family Living)</title>
		<link>http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/vacancies/team-leader-family-living/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:07:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[vacancies]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/vacancies/team-leader-family-living/" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/vacancies/team-leader-family-living/?referer=');"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="110" src="" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>We currently have a vacancy for a Team Leader in the Family Living Group (Residential Care). To discuss this position in more detail we are holding an open day on Tuesday January 24th between 10am and 3pm, or  if you are interested in applying complete the application form and email to recruitment@middleton-hall.com Applications close 3rd [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We currently have a vacancy for a Team Leader in the Family Living Group (Residential Care).</p>
<p>To discuss this position in more detail we are holding an open day on Tuesday January 24th between 10am and 3pm, or  if you are interested in applying complete the application form and email to recruitment@middleton-hall.com</p>
<p>Applications close 3rd February 2012.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION – Family Living Team Leader</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Responsible to Head of Care and Quality</span></strong></p>
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<td width="618" valign="top"><strong>MANAGEMENT </strong></td>
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<td width="618" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Organise staff on duty to ensure effective skill mix, priorities        of residents and effective team working</li>
<li>Organise rota to ensure team is staffed according to agreed        staffing levels, avoiding use of agency unless agreed with HQC</li>
<li>Carry   out supervisions and appraisals of team with HQC/ give feedback on   performance</li>
<li>Promote   excellent team working practices in all care services by leading by example,   working alongside all staff</li>
<li>Support   in the training and development of all staff</li>
<li>Ensure   excellent communication between day and night staff</li>
<li>Ensure   information required for audit/ CQC/ Social Services is provided on time (see   guidelines)</li>
<li>Ensure   highest standards of care/ customer service</li>
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<tr>
<td width="618" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Spot checks / inspections / manager feedback</td>
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<tr>
<td width="618" valign="top"><strong> </strong></td>
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<td width="618" valign="top"><strong>SOCIAL LIFE AND WELLBEING</strong></td>
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<ul>
<li>Support people to ‘use it or lose        it’ in everyday life</li>
<li>Support people to take part in        meaningful activities and interests based on life history and goals for        the future</li>
<li>Support people to continue to take        an interest in daily living tasks and in the community</li>
<li>Ensure that people are included in        all decisions, meetings and discussions that involve them, the        environment or any aspect of their lives</li>
<li>Key workers to ensure that they        spend half an hour per week with people they support</li>
<li>Support families (if appropriate)        to be included in daily life and the community</li>
<li>Support personhood and wellbeing by        respecting a person’s past, present and future</li>
<li>Foster dignity, respect, choice, <strong><em>comfort,        identity, occupation, inclusion, love, attachment</em></strong> and value of        all people by non-discrimination, equality and recognising the        uniqueness of each person</li>
<li>Communicate with people by adapting        verbal and non verbal communication to meet individual needs</li>
<li>Ensure excellent communication with        people, staff, relatives and other health care professionals</li>
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<td width="618" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong> <strong>Quality Assurance checks/ Inspections/   /Resident/relative feedback</strong> / <strong>Care   Mapping</strong></td>
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<td width="618" valign="top"></td>
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<td width="618" valign="top"><strong>FOOD AND DRINK</strong></td>
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<li>Set tables and trays for all meals according        to individual requirements and serve meals/snacks following hygiene and        food handling procedures</li>
<li>Support people to take part in food        preparation, serving or clearing away to encourage a family style        atmosphere</li>
<li> Support people to ensure they receive a        balanced diet according to nutritional assessment and are offered        appropriate choices from menu</li>
<li>Carry out cleaning tasks as        required</li>
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<td width="618" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- Spot checks / documentation / manager feedback</strong></td>
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<td width="618" valign="top"></td>
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<td width="618" valign="top"><strong>CARE</strong></td>
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<li>Support people with all aspects of personal        care, promoting independence at all times</li>
<li>Support people with mobility and movement  as per manual handling plan,</li>
<li>Support people with hearing aids, glasses and        dentures</li>
<li>Promote healthy skin to prevent deterioration including        pressure care, foot and oral hygiene, falls management</li>
<li>Promote continence and use appropriate aids if        required according to care plan</li>
<li>Follow guidelines for handover and report at        beginning and end of each shift, prioritising workload</li>
<li>Escort residents to hospital and other        appointments as required</li>
<li>Follow key worker duties ensuring        all aspects of role are met</li>
<li>Administer drugs to people following   correct procedure and documentation</li>
</ul>
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<td width="618" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- Quality Assurance checks/ Inspections/ Managers feedback/Resident/relative   feedback</strong></td>
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<td width="618" valign="top"><strong> </strong></td>
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<td width="618" valign="top"><strong>DOCUMENTATION</strong></td>
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<td width="618" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Record and maintain each person’s        life history and documentation to incorporate changes in need, choices        or ability</li>
<li>Ensure all records are kept up to        date</li>
</ul>
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<td width="618" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- Spot checks / Quality Assurance / CQC reports</strong></td>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SUMMARY      JOB DESCRIPTION</span></strong><strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">FOR ALL STAFF</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
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<td width="624" valign="top"><strong>Company Vision: </strong>We aim to be recognised as the best   retirement village in the UK through innovation and excellence</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Goal: </strong>We will do this by ensuring that every   aspect of our work represents best practice and supports a culture of   honesty, integrity and quality.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></td>
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<td width="624" valign="top"><strong>GENERAL</strong></td>
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<td width="624" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Read, sign,        demonstrate understanding and follow all policies, procedures and        guidelines in Service Policy/ guideline file</li>
<li>Apply training and        job specific knowledge to role</li>
<li>Support all        residents and visitors in a courteous and professional manner</li>
<li>Maintain excellent        customer service face to face, via telephone or in written documents</li>
<li>Answer and return        all telephone calls promptly, courteously and professionally according        to guidelines</li>
<li>Ensure punctual        start to shift or working hours</li>
<li>Ensure flexibility        to meet Service and business needs</li>
<li>Adhere to company        sickness policy</li>
<li>Drive company        vehicles according to guidelines and carry out errands for other        services</li>
<li>Check service and        general  notice boards each day on        duty and ensure understanding/action taken</li>
<li>Check appropriate        place for mail and diary/ communication information each time on duty</li>
<li>Make sure        appropriate information with regard to staff or residents is passed        within your service and to other services at Middleton Hall</li>
<li>Ensure work area        is kept tidy at all times, especially at the end of a shift</li>
<li>Provide assistance        to colleagues within service and other services based on priorities</li>
</ul>
</td>
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<td width="624" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Spot checks / policy file / manager feedback   / quality assurance improvement</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="624" valign="top"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></td>
</tr>
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<td width="624" valign="top"><strong>Health and Safety</strong></td>
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<td width="624" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Read, sign and        follow all health and safety policies and procedures</li>
<li>Ensure equipment        is safe and suitable for purpose and report faults in maintenance book        and/or take appropriate action</li>
<li>Wear protective        clothing as identified in risk assessments</li>
<li>Follow COSHH        guidelines</li>
<li>Report all        accidents/incidents in relevant documentation</li>
</ul>
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<td width="624" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Inspections / audit / spot checks</td>
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<tr>
<td width="624" valign="top"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="624" valign="top"><strong>STAFF DEVELOPMENT</strong></td>
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<td width="624" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Attend all        statutory training/ Ensure that minimum yearly training hours are        achieved</li>
<li>Ensure that dress        and conduct reflect Middleton Hall’s standards (as per policy)</li>
<li>Complete set        objectives and prepare/attend all appropriate meetings/reviews and        appraisals</li>
<li>Coaching and        assisting new members of staff by leading by example, demonstration and        help completing   induction/familiarisation</li>
<li>Organise and        prioritise own workload according to daily routines and objectives        agreed with line manager</li>
<li>Ensure staff,        residents and customers are respected, treated as equals</li>
</ul>
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<td width="624" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Staff handbook / training record / random   checks / reviews and appraisals</td>
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<p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>
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		<title>Gardener &#8211; full time</title>
		<link>http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/vacancies/gardener-full-time-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/vacancies/gardener-full-time-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:17:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[vacancies]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/vacancies/gardener-full-time-2/" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/vacancies/gardener-full-time-2/?referer=');"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="110" src="" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>We are currently looking for a full time gardener. To discuss this position in more detail we are holding an open day on Tuesday January 24th between 10am and 3pm, or  if you are interested in applying complete the application form and email to recruitment@middleton-hall.com Applications close 3rd February 2012. SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION –  GARDENER [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are currently looking for a full time gardener.</p>
<p>To discuss this position in more detail we are holding an open day on Tuesday January 24th between 10am and 3pm, or  if you are interested in applying complete the application form and email to recruitment@middleton-hall.com</p>
<p>Applications close 3rd February 2012.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION –  GARDENER / ESTATES </span></strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
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<td width="655" valign="top"><strong>UPKEEP OF   GROUNDS</strong></td>
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<td width="655" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Maintain Middleton Hall’s grounds according to daily job list        from Estate Manager</li>
<li>Follow agreed work plan as discussed at 12 weekly        supervision/reviews</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="655" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Resident/relative feedback /   objectives / feedback from EM/MD</td>
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<tr>
<td width="655" valign="top"></td>
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<td width="655" valign="top"><strong>SEASONAL   PROGRAMME OF PROJECTS AND TASKS</strong></td>
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<td width="655" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Maintain high quality grassed areas during growing periods by        cutting/edging and remedial treatments as necessary</li>
<li>Keep all beds tidy and weed-free</li>
<li>Divide plants to increase stock</li>
<li>Keep all patio/tarmac/gravel areas weed-free</li>
<li>Lawns cut, edged, monitored throughout growing season, hedges,        leaves, compost, weed control, beds dug and stocked</li>
<li>Maintain colourful displays in tubs around grounds</li>
</ul>
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<tr>
<td width="655" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Performance evidence / feedback   from EM/MD</td>
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<tr>
<td width="655" valign="top"></td>
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<td width="655" valign="top"><strong>EFFECTIVE USE   OF SUPPLIES AND RESOURCES</strong></td>
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<tr>
<td width="655" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Carry mobile at all times</li>
<li>Maintain tools, clean after each use, take care of equipment</li>
<li>Cost out any projects and get authorisation prior to starting</li>
<li>Utilise space/time and stock of plants to ensure the greenhouse is        running at full capacity</li>
<li>Sale of garden produce</li>
</ul>
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<td width="655" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:-</strong> Work planners / manager   feedback</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="655" valign="top"><strong> </strong></td>
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<td width="655" valign="top"><strong>ROUTINE   MAINTENANCE</strong></td>
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<td width="655" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Work with other members of the maintenance team to provide        sickness and holiday cover (routine repairs tasks and maintenance)</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="655" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:-</strong> Spot checks / work planners   / managers feedback</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="655" valign="top"><strong> </strong></td>
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<td width="655" valign="top"><strong>HEALTH AND   SAFETY – (Additional to General Health and Safety)</strong></td>
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<td width="655" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Keep records of all equipment, servicing, due dates</li>
<li>Keep all substances used in gardens in safe manner, following        COSHH guidelines</li>
<li>All chemicals locked away when not in use</li>
<li>Do not leave any chemicals or Tools unguarded, safety of        residents paramount</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="655" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Spot checks / inspections /   audit</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SUMMARY      JOB DESCRIPTION</span></strong><strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">FOR ALL STAFF</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="650" valign="top"><strong>GENERAL</strong></td>
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<tr>
<td width="650" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Read, sign, demonstrate understanding        and follow all policies, procedures and guidelines in Department Policy        file</li>
<li>Apply training and job specific        knowledge to role</li>
<li>Deal with all residents and visitors in        a courteous and professional manner</li>
<li>Demonstrate understanding of telephone        system</li>
<li>Answer and return all telephone calls        promptly, courteously and professionally according to guidelines</li>
<li>Ensure punctual start to shift or        working hours</li>
<li>Ensure flexibility to meet department        and business needs</li>
<li>Adhere to company sickness policy</li>
<li>Drive company vehicles according to        guidelines and carry out errands for other departments</li>
<li>Check department notice board each day        on duty and ensure understanding/action taken</li>
<li>Check appropriate place for mail and        diary information each time on duty</li>
<li>Make sure appropriate information with        regard to staff or residents is passed within department and to other        departments</li>
<li>Ensure work area is kept tidy at all        times, especially at the end of a shift</li>
<li>Provide assistance to colleagues within        department and other departments based on priorities</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="650" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Spot checks / policy file / manager feedback   / staff handbook</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="650" valign="top"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="650" valign="top"><strong>Health and Safety</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="650" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Read, sign and follow all health and        safety policies and procedures</li>
<li>Ensure equipment is safe and suitable        for purpose and report faults in maintenance book and/or take        appropriate action</li>
<li>Wear protective clothing as identified        in risk assessments</li>
<li>Follow COSHH guidelines</li>
<li>Report all accidents/incidents in        relevant documentation</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="650" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Inspections / audit / spot checks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="650" valign="top"></td>
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<td width="650" valign="top"><strong>STAFF DEVELOPMENT</strong></td>
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<ul>
<li>Maintain staff handbook</li>
<li>Attend all statutory training</li>
<li>Ensure that minimum yearly training        hours are achieved</li>
<li>Ensure that dress and conduct reflect        Middleton Hall’s standards (as per policy)</li>
<li>Complete set objectives and        prepare/attend all appropriate meetings/reviews and appraisals</li>
<li>Coaching and assisting new members of        staff by leading by example, demonstration and help completing induction/familiarisation</li>
<li>Organise and prioritise own workload        according to daily routines and objectives agreed with line manager</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
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<td width="650" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Staff handbook / training record / random   checks / reviews and appraisals</td>
</tr>
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		<title>Registered Nurse</title>
		<link>http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/vacancies/registered-nurse/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:04:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/vacancies/registered-nurse/" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/vacancies/registered-nurse/?referer=');"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="110" src="" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>We are currently looking to recruit a Registered Nurse (Days/Nights). To discuss this position in more detail we are holding an open day on Tuesday January 24th between 10am and 3pm, or  if you are interested in applying complete the application form and email to recruitment@middleton-hall.com Applications close 3rd February 2012. SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION – [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are currently looking to recruit a Registered Nurse (Days/Nights).</p>
<p>To discuss this position in more detail we are holding an open day on Tuesday January 24th between 10am and 3pm, or  if you are interested in applying complete the application form and email to recruitment@middleton-hall.com</p>
<p>Applications close 3rd February 2012.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION – REGISTERED NURSE</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></strong></p>
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<td width="686" valign="top"><strong>NURSING CARE</strong></td>
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<ul>
<li>Carry out all named        nurse duties according to guidelines</li>
<li>Plan care with resident        monthly or as indicated (key worker or named nurse only)</li>
<li>Assist residents with        all aspects of daily living, bathing, dressing, ensuring promotion of        their independence at all times</li>
<li>Assist residents with        mobility problems as per moving and handling care plan, ensuring general        care of wheelchair/walking aids</li>
<li>Assist residents with        care of hearing aids, glasses and dentures</li>
<li>To take appropriate        measures to prevent physical deterioration including pressure care, foot        and oral hygiene, falls management</li>
<li>Promote continence        where appropriate and manage incontinence according to care plan</li>
<li>Encourage residents        mental wellbeing by appropriate stimulation according to care plan</li>
<li>Answer call system        promptly and prioritise tasks</li>
<li>Follow guidelines for        handover and report at beginning and end of each shift</li>
<li>To make and change beds        according to policy</li>
<li>Escort residents to        hospital and other appointments as required</li>
<li>Administer drugs        following correct procedure and documentation</li>
<li>Be aware of clients        social needs and provide information to meet them</li>
<li>Carry out specific        nursing duties including dressings, risk assessments, emergency first        aid, directing care</li>
</ul>
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<td width="686" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Spot checks / inspections /   manager feedback</td>
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<td width="686" valign="top"><strong> </strong></td>
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<td width="686" valign="top"><strong>SOCIAL CARE</strong></td>
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<ul>
<li>Work with social care co-ordinator in ensuring activities are        delivered</li>
</ul>
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<td width="686" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Documentation / social care   file / communication tracker, resident / family feedback / manager feedback</td>
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<td width="686" valign="top"><strong> </strong></td>
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<td width="686" valign="top"><strong>FOOD AND DRINK</strong></td>
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<ul>
<li>Set tables and trays for all meals in the correct manner and        serve meals/snacks to hotel standard following hygiene and food handling        procedures</li>
<li>Assist residents to eat and drink in a dignified and supportive        manner</li>
<li>Ensure all residents receive correct dietary and fluid intake        according to nutritional assessment and are offered appropriate choices        from menu</li>
<li>Carry out cleaning tasks as required, especially when        housekeepers are not on duty or short staffed</li>
</ul>
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<td width="686" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Spot checks / documentation   / manager feedback</td>
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<td width="686" valign="top"><strong> </strong></td>
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<td width="686" valign="top"><strong>DOCUMENTATION</strong></td>
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<ul>
<li>Complete and update resident documentation accurately including:-        Care plans, resident notes, social care, diaries, daily accountability,        bath record</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Record (in        documentation above) all care given with resident to timescales and        format in guidelines</li>
<li>Provide advice and        support to carers on all aspects of care documentation to ensure the        highest standards of care delivery</li>
</ul>
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<td width="686" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Spot checks / audit / CSCI   reports</td>
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<td width="686" valign="top"></td>
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<td width="686" valign="top"><strong>ORGANISATION   OF DAILY ROUTINE</strong></td>
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<td width="686" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>In the absence of care managers, organise off duty/nurse or carer        absence ensuring budget/staffing levels are not exceeded</li>
<li>Monitor standards of care by working alongside carers and        providing performance feedback with appropriate manager</li>
<li>Discuss with staff working in residential areas, that all care        has been delivered and documented as per policy and guidelines</li>
<li>Organise daily workload according to staffing/skill        mix/dependency/workload</li>
</ul>
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<td width="686" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Manager feedback / staff   feedback</td>
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<td width="686" valign="top"><strong> </strong></td>
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<td width="686" valign="top"><strong>NURSE DEVELOPMENT</strong></td>
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<td width="686" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Apply all knowledge/training/research based practice to develop        systems/care practices/working methods to deliver ‘<em>Innovation and Excellence in Care’</em></li>
<li>Attend professional nurse forums to develop and extend        skills/knowledge and care</li>
<li>Attend senior care/nurse meetings to ensure continuity of 24 hour        care to all clients</li>
</ul>
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<td width="686" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Manager feedback / CSCI   reports</td>
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<td width="686" valign="top"></td>
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<td width="686" valign="top"><strong>TRAINING</strong></td>
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<ul>
<li>Ensure as a Registered        Nurse you comply with NMC’s prep recommendations</li>
<li>Actively support all        training at Middleton Hall, promoting learning and development of all        staff</li>
<li>Assist in training and        supervision of all new staff and actively participate in induction and        foundation training</li>
<li>Assist in NVQ training        programme, providing mentorship and support to students</li>
</ul>
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<td width="686" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:-</strong> Staff feedback / retention   rates / training records / manager feedback</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SUMMARY      JOB DESCRIPTION</span></strong><strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">FOR ALL STAFF</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="690">
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<td width="690" valign="top"><strong>GENERAL</strong></td>
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<td width="690" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Read, sign, demonstrate understanding and follow all policies,        procedures and guidelines in Department Policy file</li>
<li>Apply training and job specific knowledge to role</li>
<li>Deal with all residents and visitors in a courteous and        professional manner</li>
<li>Demonstrate understanding of telephone system</li>
<li>Answer and return all telephone calls promptly, courteously and        professionally according to guidelines</li>
<li>Ensure punctual start to shift or working hours</li>
<li>Ensure flexibility to meet department and business needs</li>
<li>Adhere to company sickness policy</li>
<li>Drive company vehicles according to guidelines and carry out        errands for other departments</li>
<li>Check department notice board each day on duty and ensure        understanding/action taken</li>
<li>Check appropriate place for mail and diary information each time        on duty</li>
<li>Make sure appropriate information with regard to staff or        residents is passed within department and to other departments</li>
<li>Ensure work area is kept tidy at all times, especially at the end        of a shift</li>
<li>Provide assistance to colleagues within department and other        departments based on priorities</li>
</ul>
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<td width="690" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Spot checks / policy file /   manager feedback / staff handbook</td>
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<td width="690" valign="top"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></td>
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<td width="690" valign="top"><strong>Health and   Safety</strong></td>
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<td width="690" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Read, sign and follow all health and safety policies and        procedures</li>
<li>Ensure equipment is safe and suitable for purpose and report        faults in maintenance book and/or take appropriate action</li>
<li>Wear protective clothing as identified in risk assessments</li>
<li>Follow COSHH guidelines</li>
<li>Report all accidents/incidents in relevant documentation</li>
</ul>
</td>
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<td width="690" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Inspections / audit / spot   checks</td>
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<td width="690" valign="top"></td>
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<td width="690" valign="top"><strong>STAFF   DEVELOPMENT</strong></td>
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<ul>
<li>Maintain staff handbook</li>
<li>Attend all statutory training</li>
<li>Ensure that minimum yearly training hours are achieved</li>
<li>Ensure that dress and conduct reflect Middleton Hall’s standards        (as per policy)</li>
<li>Complete set objectives and prepare/attend all appropriate        meetings/reviews and appraisals</li>
<li>Coaching and assisting new members of staff by leading by        example, demonstration and help</li>
</ul>
<p>completing induction/familiarisation</p>
<ul>
<li>Organise and prioritise own workload according to daily routines        and objectives agreed with line manager</li>
</ul>
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<td width="690" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Staff handbook / training   record / random checks / reviews and appraisals</td>
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		<title>Night Team Manager</title>
		<link>http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/vacancies/night-team-manager/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:52:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/vacancies/night-team-manager/" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/vacancies/night-team-manager/?referer=');"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="110" src="" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>We are currently recruiting for A Night Team Manager. To discuss this position in more detail we are holding an open day on Tuesday January 24th between 10am and 3pm, or  if you are interested in applying complete the application form and email to recruitment@middleton-hall.com Applications close 3rd February 2012. SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION – NIGHT [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are currently recruiting for A Night Team Manager.</p>
<p>To discuss this position in more detail we are holding an open day on Tuesday January 24th between 10am and 3pm, or  if you are interested in applying complete the application form and email to recruitment@middleton-hall.com</p>
<p>Applications close 3rd February 2012.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION – NIGHT TEAM MANAGER</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></strong></p>
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<td width="652" valign="top"><strong>MANAGEMENT </strong></td>
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<ul>
<li>Organise staff on        night duty to ensure effective skill mix, priorities of residents and        effective team working</li>
<li>Organise rota to        ensure night team is staffed according to agreed staffing levels, avoiding        use of agency unless agreed with HQC</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Carry out supervisions and appraisals        of night staff as per CQC guidelines</li>
<li>Promote excellent team working        practices in all care services by leading by example, working alongside        all staff</li>
<li>Support in the training and development        of all night staff</li>
<li>Ensure excellent communication between        day and night staff</li>
<li>Ensure information required for audit/        CQC/ Social Services is provided on time (see guidelines)</li>
<li>Complete drug order as per policy and        complete 3 monthly drug audit/signatory check</li>
<li>Follow general guidelines for night        duty including best practice, cleanliness and laundry</li>
<li>Ensure highest standards of care in all        service areas and coordinate with residential staff to support this</li>
</ul>
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<td width="652" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Spot checks / inspections / manager feedback</td>
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<td width="652" valign="top"><strong> </strong></td>
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<td width="652" valign="top"><strong>CARE</strong></td>
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<td width="652" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Carry out all duties according to        guidelines/ policies</li>
<li>Plan care with resident monthly or as        indicated (key worker or named nurse only)</li>
<li>Support residents with all aspects of        daily life (physical, emotional and psychological)</li>
<li>Follow care plans/ risk assessments to        ensure highest standards of  care        in relation to skin integrity, risk, falls and nutrition</li>
<li>Administer drugs following correct        procedure and documentation</li>
<li>Carry out specific duties and directing        care as prescribed by previous shift/ priorities of residents</li>
</ul>
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<td width="652" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Spot checks / inspections / manager feedback</td>
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<td width="652" valign="top"><strong> </strong></td>
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<td width="652" valign="top"><strong>SOCIAL WELLBEING</strong></td>
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<td width="652" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Foster dignity, respect, choice, <strong><em>comfort,        identity, occupation, inclusion, love, attachment</em></strong> and value of        all people by non-discrimination, equality and recognising the        uniqueness of each person</li>
<li>Ensure that people are included in all        decisions, meetings and discussions that involve them, the environment        or any aspect of their lives<strong> </strong></li>
</ul>
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<td width="652" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Documentation / social care file / communication   tracker, resident / family feedback / manager feedback</td>
</tr>
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<td width="652" valign="top"><strong> </strong></td>
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<td width="652" valign="top"><strong>FOOD AND DRINK</strong></td>
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<td width="652" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Set tables and        trays for all meals in the correct manner and serve meals/snacks to        hotel standard following hygiene and food handling procedures</li>
<li>Support residents        to eat and drink in a dignified and supportive manner</li>
<li>Ensure all        residents receive correct dietary and fluid intake according to        nutritional assessment</li>
<li>Carry out cleaning        tasks as required</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
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<td width="652" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Spot checks / documentation / manager   feedback</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="652" valign="top"><strong> </strong></td>
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<td width="652" valign="top"><strong>DOCUMENTATION</strong></td>
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<td width="652" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Complete and        update resident documentation accurately including:- Care plans,        resident notes, social care, diaries, daily accountability, according to        policies and guidelines</li>
<li>Provide advice and support to carers on        all aspects of care documentation to ensure the highest standards of        care delivery</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
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<td width="652" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Spot checks / audit / CQC reports</td>
</tr>
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<td width="652" valign="top"></td>
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<td width="652" valign="top"><strong>FOR REGISTERED NURSES</strong></td>
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<ul>
<li>Apply all        knowledge/training/research based practice to develop systems/care        practices/working methods to deliver ‘<em>Innovation and Excellence’</em></li>
<li>Ensure that as a        registered nurse you comply with code of conduct</li>
<li>Attend senior        care/nurse meetings to ensure continuity of 24 hour care to all clients</li>
</ul>
</td>
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<td width="652" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Manager feedback / CQC reports</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SUMMARY      JOB DESCRIPTION</span></strong><strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">FOR ALL STAFF</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
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<td width="650" valign="top"><strong>Company Vision: </strong>We aim to be recognised as the best   retirement village in the UK through innovation and</p>
<p>excellence</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Goal: </strong>We will do this by ensuring that every   aspect of our work represents best practice and supports a culture of   honesty, integrity and quality.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></td>
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<td width="650" valign="top"><strong>GENERAL</strong></td>
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<td width="650" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Read, sign,        demonstrate understanding and follow all policies, procedures and        guidelines in Service Policy/ guideline file</li>
<li>Apply training and        job specific knowledge to role</li>
<li>Support all        residents and visitors in a courteous and professional manner</li>
<li>Maintain excellent        customer service face to face, via telephone or in written documents</li>
<li>Answer and return        all telephone calls promptly, courteously and professionally according        to guidelines</li>
<li>Ensure punctual        start to shift or working hours</li>
<li>Ensure flexibility        to meet Service and business needs</li>
<li>Adhere to company        sickness policy</li>
<li>Drive company        vehicles according to guidelines and carry out errands for other        services</li>
<li>Check service and        general  notice boards each day on        duty and ensure understanding/action taken</li>
<li>Check appropriate        place for mail and diary/ communication information each time on duty</li>
<li>Make sure        appropriate information with regard to staff or residents is passed        within your service and to other services at Middleton Hall</li>
<li>Ensure work area is        kept tidy at all times, especially at the end of a shift</li>
<li>Provide assistance        to colleagues within service and other services based on priorities</li>
</ul>
</td>
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<td width="650" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Spot checks / policy file / manager feedback   / quality assurance improvement</td>
</tr>
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<td width="650" valign="top"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></td>
</tr>
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<td width="650" valign="top"><strong>Health and Safety</strong></td>
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<td width="650" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Read, sign and        follow all health and safety policies and procedures</li>
<li>Ensure equipment        is safe and suitable for purpose and report faults in maintenance book        and/or take appropriate action</li>
<li>Wear protective        clothing as identified in risk assessments</li>
<li>Follow COSHH        guidelines</li>
<li>Report all        accidents/incidents in relevant documentation</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
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<td width="650" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Inspections / audit / spot checks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="650" valign="top"></td>
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<td width="650" valign="top"><strong>STAFF DEVELOPMENT</strong></td>
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<td width="650" valign="top">
<ul>
<li>Attend all        statutory training/ Ensure that minimum yearly training hours are        achieved</li>
<li>Ensure that dress        and conduct reflect Middleton Hall’s standards (as per policy)</li>
<li>Complete set        objectives and prepare/attend all appropriate meetings/reviews and        appraisals</li>
<li>Coaching and        assisting new members of staff by leading by example, demonstration and        help</li>
</ul>
<p>completing   induction/familiarisation</p>
<ul>
<li>Organise and        prioritise own workload according to daily routines and objectives        agreed with line manager</li>
<li>Ensure staff,        residents and customers are respected, treated as equals</li>
</ul>
</td>
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<td width="650" valign="top"><strong>Measured by:- </strong>Staff handbook / training record / random   checks / reviews and appraisals</td>
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		<title>December in the Restaurant</title>
		<link>http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/news/december-in-the-restaurant/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:38:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/news/december-in-the-restaurant/" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/news/december-in-the-restaurant/?referer=');"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="110" height="109" src="http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/140pw-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft tfe wp-post-image" alt="Restaurant" title="Restaurant" /></a>Middleton Hall extends a warm welcome to all who would enjoy celebrating Christmas with us.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>December &#8211; In The Restaurant </strong></p>
<p>Thursday 1<sup>st</sup> Breakfast Club (10 – 11.30am) – £7.50 per person</p>
<p>Sunday 4<sup>th</sup> Sunday Carvery (12.30pm)</p>
<p>Sunday 4<sup>th</sup> Carol Service with Holy Communion</p>
<p>Monday 5<sup>th</sup> Film Club – ‘A White Christmas’</p>
<p>Tuesday 6<sup>th</sup> Crystal Clear –Sing-along and Entertainment</p>
<p>Wednesday 7<sup>th</sup> Christmas Quiz Night 7pm – Pie &amp; Peas £2.00</p>
<p>Saturday 10<sup>th</sup> Middleton Gardens Christmas Buffet (4pm – 6pm)</p>
<p>Sunday 11<sup>th</sup> Sunday Carvery (12noon)</p>
<p>Sunday 11<sup>th</sup> Middleton Court Christmas Party (3pm – 5pm)</p>
<p>Monday 12<sup>th</sup> Film Club – ‘Miracle on 34<sup>th</sup> Street’</p>
<p>Tuesday 13<sup>th</sup> Brownies annual Carol Concert (4-15pm)</p>
<p>Wednesday 14<sup>th</sup> Indian Curry Buffet Night (7pm)</p>
<p>Friday 16<sup>th</sup> Age UK Christmas Carvery (1pm)</p>
<p>Saturday 17<sup>th</sup> Middleton Grove Christmas Party (1pm – 3.30pm)</p>
<p>Sunday 18<sup>th</sup> A Christmas Sunday Carvery (12.30pm or 2.30pm)</p>
<p>Monday 19<sup>th</sup> Film Club – ‘A Christmas Carol’</p>
<p>Tuesday 20<sup>th</sup> Coffee Morning hosted by Admin &amp; Managers (11am)</p>
<p>Wednesday 21<sup>st</sup> Christmas Feast (7pm)</p>
<p>Sunday 25<sup>th</sup> Christmas Day Carvery (12.30pm or 2.30pm)</p>
<p>Wednesday 28<sup>th</sup> Pub Night (7pm)</p>
<p>Friday 30<sup>th</sup> Fish &amp; Chip Friday (1pm)</p>
<p>Saturday 31<sup>st</sup> New Years Eve Party (8pm)</p>
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<p>For further information or to book a table please contact Middleton Hall Reception</p>
<p>01325-332207</p>
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		<title>Sharp Intake &#8211; Jazz Concert</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:28:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/news/sharp-intake-jazz-concert/" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/news/sharp-intake-jazz-concert/?referer=');"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="110" height="109" src="http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Sharp-Intake-3-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft tfe wp-post-image" alt="Sharp Intake 3" title="Sharp Intake 3" /></a>By popular demand, Sharp Intake are back at Middleton Hall. ]]></description>
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<p><strong>JAZZ CLUB @ MIDDLETON HALL pr</strong><strong>esents<a href="http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Sharp-Intake-3.jpg" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Sharp-Intake-3.jpg?referer=');"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-997" title="Sharp Intake 3" src="http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Sharp-Intake-3-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>SHARP INTAKE -</strong><em> Jazz Band</em></p>
<p>SATURDAY 19<sup>th</sup> NOVEMBER 2011 &#8211; at 2.30PM</p>
<p>By popular demand, Sharp Intake are back at Middleton Hall. Middleton Hall’s Restaurant will be turning into a Jazz Club for the afternoon. Sharp Intake are a well established six piece jazz band featuring the beautiful vocals of Sammy Phillips with trombone, keyboards, drums and double bass.  They perform a variety of traditional jazz numbers as well as their own arrangements of traditional and modern songs.</p>
<p><strong>Tickets £10 </strong><strong>Includes –afternoon tea during the interval and a Cash Bar</strong></p>
<p><strong>Prize Draw &amp; Raffle</strong></p>
<p><strong>Tickets available from &#8211; Middleton Hall Retirement Village Reception </strong></p>
<p><strong>Tel: 01325 332207</strong></p>
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<p><strong>All proceeds to The </strong><strong>Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle.</strong></p>
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<p>Any donations for the raffle will be gratefully accepted.</p>
<p>Please leave at reception</p>
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		<title>Wildlife around the grounds of Middleton Hall</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:32:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since late summer the fish in the main pond have been staying in the middle reaches due to daily visits of Herons.  A <a href="http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/heron.jpg" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/heron.jpg?referer=');"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-985" title="heron" src="http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/heron-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>decoy Heron had been placed in the margins, however when a Heron was seen making courtship advances towards this, the decoy`s use was questioned, ending up with it being sent to storage!</p>
<p>You may have noticed an abundance in quantity and variety of funguses on site.  They are traditionally most numerous in the autumn time and this year the conditions have been excellent with a mixture of wet summer and mild autumn.</p>
<p>It is now the time of year to assess the nest boxes and clean them in preparation for next year.  The records kept help to show which boxes are unused and these can now be moved to new locations, hopefully improving the occupancy levels.</p>
<p>Many residents and staff see birds of prey on site on a daily basis now.  The site seems to support a healthy population of birds of prey and many of these species are nesting on site.  These include a pair of Kestrels, Sparrowhawks and at least one pair of Tawny Owls.  Barn Owls have also been seen recently on site.<a href="http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/barn_owl_ap_3_470x357.jpg" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/barn_owl_ap_3_470x357.jpg?referer=');"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-984" title="barn_owl_ap_3_470x357" src="http://www.middletonhallretirementvillage.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/barn_owl_ap_3_470x357-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>Charlie Chapel, myself and some residents are currently compiling lists of flora and fauna found on site.  Charlie is also looking at forming a Middleton Hall wildlife group.  Please feel free to contact me or Charlie if you are interested or can help with this or any wildlife issues.</p>
<p>David Richardson</p>
<p>Estate Manager</p>
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		<title>Gold rush as Middleton Hall scoops awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:29:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Middleton Hall Retirement Village is celebrating after receiving a glittering array of awards.</p>
<p>Accolades accrued by Middleton Hall , range from praise for its people management to a gold medal for its grounds and gardens.</p>
<p>The achievements include the Investors in People Gold (IIP) Award – putting it in the top 200 IIP accredited companies &#8211; and a Gold Award as well as the Ron Grubb Memorial Trophy at its first time of entering the Northumbria in Bloom Awards.</p>
<p>Middleton Hall’s MD Jeremy Walford is delighted that the retirement village has been given recognition by such prestigious organisations.</p>
<p>“Only 1.3% of the 22,000 companies who are accredited with Investors in People in the UK attain the IIP Gold award so it is an amazing achievement to be the first retirement village in the north to be awarded it and a testament to the huge emphasis that we place on staff well-being and development,” said Jeremy.</p>
<p>“Our employees are crucial to the success of our business. It is vital for us to develop and harness the skills they offer and that is something the IIP process helps us to do,” Jeremy added.</p>
<p>“Measuring up to the exacting standards required by their top award is tough but well worth it and we are very proud to have succeeded.”</p>
<p>IIP’s Assessor, Sheila Warren, said Middleton Hall Retirement Village&#8217;s approach to managing and developing its people was a fantastic example of best practice.</p>
<p>“It was great to see its employees’ pride and passion for the organisation,” she added.</p>
<p>The prizes from the 2011 Northumbria in Bloom competition were all the more welcome given that Middleton Hall was a novice entry in the annual event aimed at encouraging everyone to take care of their local environment and to brighten it up using trees, shrubs and flowers.</p>
<p>The Hall’s 20 acres include a wide range of gardens with varied planting including a kitchen garden that provides produce for the kitchen and greenhouses that supplied an abundant supply of tomatoes this summer.</p>
<p>“We like to involve residents in everything that happens here and they helped to pick over 380 lbs of tomatoes!” commented Middleton Hall’s Estate Manager David Richardson who is incredibly proud of the recently announced awards.</p>
<p>“To achieve the highest accolade with the gold award as well as the overall prize for our category, when we were up against almost 70 others from across the whole of the north east, is fantastic.</p>
<p>“All of this enhances what we offer residents and adds to our goal to be the best retirement village in the UK.”</p>
<p>Adding: “We’re not complacent though; I am still looking for perfection!”</p>
<p>These awards add to Middleton Hall’s achievement earlier in the year when it became north east Care Employer of the Year in the Great British Care Awards.</p>
<p>Middleton Hall Retirement Village currently provides for Independent Living, Assisted Living, Residential Care and Nursing Care through 49 apartments, 32 bedsitting rooms and 20 specialist rooms, backed up by a range of facilities from a swimming pool, spa and gym to library, bowling green, croquet lawn, woodland walks area and restaurant.</p>
<p>In September it was granted planning permission for an £8million expansion of accommodation and facilities.  This includes a development of zero carbon rated independent living bungalows, the creation of a dementia community, a new cafe, bar and shop and the re-building of the main entrance gatehouse.</p>
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		<title>Celebrating Success</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:14:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“Middleton Hall’s management team held a party for all the staff to celebrate the successes of the last year.  Around 60 members of the team attended the champagne reception and buffet dinner, served by the management team.</p>
<p>Debby Lamont, Head of Care and Quality, presented NVQ badges to all staff who have succeeded in attaining NVQs over the last year and Sheila Warren from Investors in People presented Middleton Hall’s Gold Award to the senior management team.</p>
<p>Jeremy Walford, Managing Director, spoke about the achievements that all the team had made individually, as service teams and for the organisation overall and thanked everyone for their hard work.  All staff were presented with a goodie bag containing a wind up torch, pen, mug and organic chocolates.”</p>
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