Nurse

Hampshire County Council; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Basingstoke is seeking a qualified Nurse to provide outstanding care to older adults in residential settings. The role involves delivering high-quality clinical care, collaborating with a supportive team, and building relationships with residents and their families. Competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities are available.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of elderly care.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• A genuine desire to make a positive difference.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding nursing care to residents.
• Develop relationships with residents and their families.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Empathy

Clinical knowledge

Resilience

Flexibility

Compassion

Education

Qualified Nurse with current NMC registration

Job description

Job Reference: HCC622541
Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 pro-rata, per annum, (actual salary £16,589 - £18,184 per annum), plus Market Supplement of £6,000 pro-rata per annum.
Work Location: Oakridge, Basingstoke
Hours per week: 18.5
Contract Type: Permanenet
Closing Date: 24 November 2025

The Role:

Within our older adults’ homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where ourNursescan deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve

What you’ll do:

• Deliver outstanding nursing care: Be responsible for the whole patient experience, including clinical diagnosis and treatment, and provide the highest quality, holistic and person-centred care to our residents.
• Build relationships: Develop positive connections with our residents, families, and carers and involve them in care planning, monitoring, and evaluating services.
• Collaborate with a supportive team: Work with a well-resourced multi-disciplinary team, receive full support in your role, and mentor, support, educate and supervise other team members.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Clinical experience: Knowledge and understanding of elderly care, with previous experience in a health or social care setting.
• Passion and dedication: A genuine desire and motivation to help others and make a positive difference to their lives.
• Resilience and flexibility: Ability to work effectively under pressure, adapting positively to changing situations and demands.
• Empathy and compassion: Shows empathy and understanding of the needs of older people to build trust and provide support.

Take a look at ourCandidate Pack for more information about the Nurse role,team and our values. The section‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

• Rewarding Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
• Make a difference: Watch this short video to find out more about the important work our Older Adults Residential Teams do.
• Supportive Environment:Work in friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional Growth:We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Competitive Benefits Package:Find more informationhere .

This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.
Other roles you may have experience of may include: RGN, RMN, RCN, Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Nurse Practitioner.

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.