Night Nurse Lead - Care Home & Team Leadership

Mha (Methodist Homes); Penarth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday (including bank hols)

Private pension and life assurance

Professional fees support

DBS checks and uniforms provided

Counselling and support services

Family-friendly policies

Discounts (Blue Light Card etc)

Full induction and career progression

Long service awards

Job summary

MHA Ty Gwyn care home in Penarth seeks a Registered Nurse to lead and deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care for residents. You will supervise shifts, oversee care delivery and support the wider management team to uphold professional standards and compassionate practice.

Join a values-driven team and contribute to training, safeguarding and continuous quality improvement within a supportive home environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification with a current NMC PIN.
• Evidence of ongoing professional and clinical development.
• Experience of supervising, training and supporting care staff.
• Practical knowledge and experience of care planning.
• Good IT skills and confidence using electronic care systems.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and a person-centred approach.
• A flexible approach to working shift patterns, including nights and weekends.
• Experience of working with older people is desirable but not essential, as full support and training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality nursing care for residents.
• Take responsibility for ensuring residents' personal and clinical care needs are met, providing direct care where required.
• Develop, implement and review person-centred care and support plans in partnership with residents and families.
• Manage and oversee medication safely, from ordering and storage to administration and documentation, in line with NMC and organisational requirements.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous nursing records.
• Lead, support and supervise care staff during shifts, promoting high standards and professional practice.
• Contribute to training, supervision, appraisal and development of care staff.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and external professionals, ensuring effective communication.
• Escalate and report concerns, incidents or safeguarding issues in line with policy and the NMC Code.
• Participate in quality assurance, audits and service improvement activities.

Skills

NMC PIN

Leadership

Care planning

Staff supervision

IT skills

Communication

Older people care

Tools

Electronic care systems

Job description

MHA Ty Gwyn care home in Penarth seeks a Registered Nurse to lead and deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care for residents. You will supervise shifts, oversee care delivery and support the wider management team to uphold professional standards and compassionate practice.

Join a values-driven team and contribute to training, safeguarding and continuous quality improvement within a supportive home environment.