Nurse

Salutem LD Bidco Ltd/ Salutem LD Bidco II Ltd/ Sal; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaumont College in Lancaster is recruiting a Registered Nurse (NMC registered) to join a multidisciplinary team supporting students with complex health needs. You will provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care, monitor health, and collaborate with education, therapy and support teams to enable participation in college life.

The role offers opportunities for leadership, clinical governance and ongoing professional development within a supportive, ambitious environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Strong understanding of the NMC Code and professional practice standards.
• Experience delivering person-centred care to individuals with complex health needs.
• Excellent communication, assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, medicines management and risk management.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Undertake holistic nursing assessments and develop person-centred care plans.
• Deliver and oversee a range of clinical interventions including catheter care, enteral feeding and wound care.
• Safely administer, store and manage medications in line with legislation and standards.
• Maintain safeguarding for children and adults; conduct risk assessments and investigations.
• Provide clinical leadership and coaching for nursing and care staff.
• Liaise with GPs, SALT, occupational and physiotherapists to coordinate care.

Skills

NMC registration

NMC Code knowledge

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Safeguarding & risk management

Medicines management

Job description

About The Company

Beaumont College – Where Ambition, Creativity and Collaboration Thrive

Beaumont College is more than a place of learning – it's a vibrant, inclusive community where young adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, complex needs and communication differences are supported to build confident, independent and fulfilling futures.

As a specialist post-16 college for learners aged 16-25, we provide highly personalised pathways that help students develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to prepare for adulthood. Whether that means learning practical life skills, accessing their local community, preparing for employment, or achieving greater independence, every journey is unique, and every success is celebrated.

Our main campus in Lancaster is set within a beautiful 7-acre site, offering a diverse range of learning environments, specialist facilities and residential accommodation. Alongside our Lancaster campus, we also deliver day college services across Blackpool, Carlisle, South Lakes and Sussex, extending our life-changing support to young people across the country.

What truly makes Beaumont College special is our exceptional multidisciplinary team (MDT). Every day, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Dietitians, Education Teams, Care Professionals, Clinical Specialists and Support Staff work side‑by‑side to create meaningful, engaging and aspirational opportunities for our students. This collaborative approach ensures that every learner benefits from holistic, person‑centred support that enables them to achieve their fullest potential.

No matter your role at Beaumont College, you become part of this wider team. Whether you work in education, care, therapy, administration or estates, your contribution directly impacts the lives of our students and helps create opportunities for them to thrive.

As part of the Beaumont family, you'll be joining an organisation that lives and breathes the Salutem values:

• Supportive - We empower people to reach their full potential.
• Ambitious - We strive for the very best outcomes for those we support.
• Loyal - We put people at the centre of everything we do.
• Unique - We celebrate individuality, innovation and diversity.
• Transparent - We are open, honest and continuously learning.
• Engaging - We work in partnership and value every voice.
• Meaningful - We create opportunities for fulfilling and purposeful lives.

Joining Beaumont means becoming part of a warm, welcoming and ambitious organisation where colleagues are valued, supported and encouraged to grow. We invest in our people through comprehensive induction programmes, ongoing professional development, wellbeing initiatives and access to the Salutem Extras benefits platform, helping you flourish both professionally and personally.

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference, enjoy working collaboratively within a dynamic MDT environment, and want to be part of an organisation that transforms lives every day, Beaumont College is an inspiring place to build your career.

About The Role

Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Lancaster (with occasional travel to Blackpool, Carlisle and Ulverston)

Hours: Full Time, but various shifts and hours available

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (NMC Registered) to join our team at Beaumont College. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high‑quality, person‑centred nursing care to students with complex needs, supporting their health, wellbeing, independence and participation in college life.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering clinical care, promoting best practice, supporting staff development and contributing to the continuous improvement of nursing services across the college.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Health Management

Undertake holistic nursing assessments and develop person‑centred care plans.

Deliver and oversee a range of clinical interventions including:

• Catheter care and catheterisation
• Enteral feeding (PEG/NG)
• Tracheostomy care and suction (where applicable)
• Wound care and tissue viability management
• Epilepsy and seizure management
• Oxygen therapy and management

Monitor health needs, recognise deterioration and escalation appropriately.

Promote health, wellbeing, independence and positive outcomes for students.

Medicines Management

Safely administer, store and manage medications in line with legislation and professional standards.

Support medicines optimisation, PRN protocols and eMAR documentation.

Investigate and report medication incidents, promoting continuous learning and safe practice.

Safeguarding & Risk Management

Maintain high standards of safeguarding for children and adults.

Support risk assessments, incident investigations and action planning.

Promote safe working environments through infection prevention, health & safety compliance and clinical governance.

Leadership & Team Development

Provide clinical leadership and support high standards of nursing practice.

Carry out practice observations, competency assessments and coaching for nursing and care staff.

Support induction, supervision, mentoring and ongoing staff development.

Promote evidence‑based practice, quality improvement and positive clinical outcomes.

Partnership Working

Build effective relationships with students, families, advocates and healthcare professionals.

Work collaboratively with education, therapy and support teams to deliver coordinated care.

Liaise with external professionals including GPs, SALT, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians and specialist nursing services.

About You

Essential

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Strong understanding of the NMC Code and professional practice standards.
• Experience delivering person‑centred care to individuals with complex health needs.
• Excellent communication, assessment and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, medicines management and risk management.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement.

Desirable

• Experience working within learning disability, education or specialist care settings.
• Experience supporting and assessing staff competencies.
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary and integrated care approaches.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.
• Ongoing training, supervision and professional development opportunities.
• Involvement in service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Why Choose Us?

Still not convinced?

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.

Named among the Top 10 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces.

Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well‑being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks. We are committed to ensuring that safeguarding is a top priority; therefore, in line with KCSIE, we will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.