Nights Lead Registered Nurse (Relief)

MHA; Penarth; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday including bank hols

Pension & life assurance

Free DBS checks and uniforms

Counselling and chaplaincy support

Leave buy/sell options

Blue Light Card discounts

Induction and ongoing training

Long service awards

Job summary

Ty Gwyn care home in Penarth is seeking a Registered Nurse for night relief shifts. You will lead an allocated team, oversee care delivery and support the management team to ensure safe, person-centred care for residents, in line with NMC standards and MHA values.

You will be responsible for assessing and planning care, supervising staff, and maintaining high standards, with ongoing professional development and opportunities for progression within the MHA group.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing professional and clinical development.
• Experience of supervising, training and supporting care staff.
• Practical knowledge 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.
• Flexibility for nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care for residents.
• Provide direct care for residents' personal and clinical needs.
• Develop, implement and review person-centred care and support plans with residents and families.
• Manage and oversee medication safely, including ordering, storage, administration and documentation per NMC requirements.
• 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 relationships with residents, families and external professionals, ensuring effective communication.
• Escalate and report concerns, incidents or safeguarding issues per policy.

Skills

NMC PIN

Professional development

Supervising staff

Care planning

IT skills

Communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

Older people care

Flexible shifts

Education

Registered Nurse qualification with a current NMC PIN

Tools

Electronic care systems

Job description

Ty Gwyn care home in Penarth is seeking a Registered Nurse for night relief shifts. You will lead an allocated team, oversee care delivery and support the management team to ensure safe, person-centred care for residents, in line with NMC standards and MHA values.

You will be responsible for assessing and planning care, supervising staff, and maintaining high standards, with ongoing professional development and opportunities for progression within the MHA group.