Newly Qualified Nurse

HC One; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Chelmsford seeks a newly qualified nurse to join their team. You will receive support for your career growth through a Gold Standard Nursing Preceptorship Programme. Responsibilities include mentoring students, providing person-centred care, and recognizing safeguarding issues. Applicants must be Registered Nurses with a valid Pin number. The role offers numerous rewards, including paid NMC PIN renewal and access to various benefits such as employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Homemade meals on shift

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Colleague discounts

Wellbeing access to EAP

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid Pin, understanding of NMC standards.
• Passion for mentoring colleagues and students.
• Strong communication skills and advocacy for residents.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in vulnerable time and help with life-changing decisions.
• Guide and mentor students as a practice supervisor.
• Attend safeguarding training to recognize abuse and neglect.

Skills

Effective communication

Mentorship

Person-centred care

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse with valid Pin number

Job description

As a newly qualified nurse at HC-One, you will be supported to grow in your career with our Gold Standard Nursing Preceptorship Programme, helping you to build on your existing skillset while practicing in a nurse‑led environment.

You will make a difference to our residents at a time of their life when they may feel the most vulnerable, and they will look to you to guide and support them in life‑changing decisions, which is a humbling and unbelievably rewarding part of the role.

About you

You will be a Registered Nurse with a valid Pin number and will understand your commitment to your profession through the standards of practice set by the NMC.

• Passion to mentor and share your knowledge with your colleagues, along with providing support as a practice supervisor and assessor to students.
• Effective communication, both verbally and written, and role model professional behaviours.
• Advocate and deliver a person‑centred approach to care for the people living in our care home and their families.
• Safeguarding: recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. Attend safeguarding training and undertake additional training in associated areas. Seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word—it is a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives.

The HC‑One Way

• We are curious—asking questions, seeking to understand.
• We are compassionate—walking in the shoes of others.
• We are creative—finding practical ways to make things happen.
• We are courageous—supporting residents to live the life they choose.
• We are dependable—people can always count on us.

Inclusion and Diversity

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds into our HC‑One family and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do.

Digital Care Planning

We are enhancing the way we support residents through digital care planning. This technology helps us streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. As we continue to grow our digital capabilities, we’re looking for team members who are comfortable with technology—or open to learning. You’ll be supported every step of the way.

Development and Career Pathway

We care about our colleagues and are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. From the moment you receive a job offer, we aim for the quickest possible turnaround to get you started, with full support every step of the way. With clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and postgraduate programmes, HC‑One will invest in your growth – opening up opportunities at regional and national levels.

The Gold Standard Nursing Preceptorship Programme

To support newly qualified nurses at the start of their career, HC‑One is pleased to be the only care home provider in the UK to offer a Gold Standard Nursing Preceptorship Programme. Designed in line with the NHS Gold Standard Framework, our programme follows a structured pattern of learning with an experienced HC‑One nurse who will support you to gain the confidence and competence needed to help our residents lead their best lives.

Please note

We are only accepting candidates who are newly qualified and we only consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time‑limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed.

Rewards & Benefits

Are you ready to start your rewarding journey as a newly qualified nurse at one of our HC‑One care homes? We are here to support you through every step of your career and are committed to providing you with a quick and clear process from offering you a position to your very first working day.

To compliment your salary, we offer paid NMC PIN renewal and access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological wellbeing.

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Homemade meals while on shift
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (contract dependent)
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award‑winning learning and development opportunities, including our Gold Standard Nursing Preceptorship Programme, Aspiring Home Managers Programme and a range of recognised courses and qualifications
• GP online – a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app – available to you and your children under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners
• Wellbeing – free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7/365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
• Excellent colleague recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service awards
• An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1,000 per referral, depending on the role