A residential care home in Hull has recruited a senior clinical nurse to lead its specialist nursing unit.

Raleigh Court, owned and managed by not-for-profit organisation HICA Group, has appointed Becky Evans to lead the provision of nursing services across the home and manage a team of nursing staff.

Evans said: “I’m very excited to join HICA Group, it’s a wonderful organisation with a great reputation, and lead on clinical nursing services at Raleigh Court.

“I have always been highly passionate about the delivery of high-quality nursing care and I’m looking forward to leading on nursing care provision at the home and supporting the team in delivering excellence in care.”

During her 13-year career in nursing, Evans has worked within accident and emergency units and has helped to set up an acute elderly assessment centre. At Raleigh Court, she will provide leadership and support to all clinical care employees, championing high quality delivery of safe and effective nursing care.

She will develop strategies for continual improvement of nursing services and monitor the delivery of care to all residents. A key aspect of her role is to provide training and development for nursing staff and ensure all care is effective and person-centred.

Tom Armstrong, manager at Raleigh Court, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Becky to Raleigh Court in the role of senior clinical lead.

“Becky has the expertise and experience needed to deliver first rate nursing care services to our residents and will work alongside the senior leadership team at Raleigh Court to create and implement effective care strategies that continue to improve our excellent delivery of care.

“Providing person-centred, exemplary care that improves the quality of life for our residents is our utmost priority and we’re confident Becky will enhance our care services and ensure we’re continually striving for and delivering an exceptional level of care and support. It’s great to have Becky on board.”