Working at Edgemont View Nursing Home

Staff had a good awareness of safeguarding; they could identify the different types of abuse and knew what to do if they had any concerns about people's safety. The registered manager was aware of their responsibilities and made appropriate safeguarding referrals.

“The nursing home is well covered with regards to staffing over each shift. The staff are committed, efficient, usually punctual, enjoy teamwork and communicate well.”

Comments included, “There is always staff around” and “Yes for now the staff to resident’s ratio levels are good.” ... “Yes there are lots of familiar faces occasionally there will be a nurse that I don’t recognise but its perhaps because one is off sick”.

The staff were up to date with their mandatory training. Examples included, safeguarding, moving and handling, infection control, health, and safety. A training matrix recorded, which training each staff member had undertaken.

Staff told us, “Yes, I receive annual appraisals and supervisions every 6-8 weeks. I find both very supportive and I feel very listened to and valued” and “I have weekly activities meetings on a Monday with the home manager.”