Nurse

Salutem LD Bidco Ltd/ Salutem LD Bidco II Ltd/ Sal; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Health & wellbeing resources

Flexible pay options (Wagestream)

Job summary

Beaumont College is seeking a Registered Nurse to join an interdisciplinary team providing safe, person-centred care within our college and residential provision, including individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex health needs.

You will deliver high professional standards in line with the NMC Code, maintain active registration, lead care teams, develop care plans and support medicines management and safeguarding, with 40 hours per week during term time (38 weeks).

Qualifications

• Deliver high professional standards in line with the NMC Code, current legislation, and organisational policies and procedures.
• Maintain active NMC registration and meet revalidation requirements.
• Provide practice leadership to care and support teams, strengthening quality, safety and consistency of care.
• Undertake nursing assessments and develop, implement and review person-centred care plans and health action plans.
• Promote health and wellbeing through health surveillance and early intervention.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation (paper/electronic) in line with NMC requirements.
• Comply with information governance and data protection requirements.
• Deliver nursing interventions and procedures such as catheter care, enteral feeding support, tracheostomy care, wound care.
• Identify deterioration, escalate to health professionals per policy.
• Support safeguarding and risk management across the service.

Job description

About The Company

Beaumont College is a very special place. We provide highly personalised pathways for special school leavers, and we support them in the journey to become adults, and to live independent and fulfilling lives as far as possible.

Our main college is located on a 7 acre site with a wide range of accommodation for students to live and learn. As part of the estates team, post holders will be skilled or semi-skilled in a tool-trade such as plumbing, carpentry or electrical work and be seeking an opportunity to use those skills as part of the management of the existing site, and support the process to move to a new site and continue the works there.

The Beaumont College family work closely together to provide opportunities for special school leavers to prepare for full and busy lives as adults. Empathy, patience and understanding of special educational needs or a willingness and aptitude to learn are key to the postholders appointment.

About The Role

Job Title:Registered Nurse

Reporting To:Head of Care

Location:Beaumont College

Hours:40 per/week (Term Time Only 38 wks)

Salary:£33,628.40 - £42,548.40, TTO

To work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, person-centred nursing care and health support to individuals within our college and residential provision, including people with learning disabilities, autism and physical/complex health needs.

The postholder will:

• Deliver high professional standards in line with the NMC Code, current legislation, and organisational policies and procedures.
• Provide practice leadership to care and support teams, strengthening quality, safety, and consistency of care across a 24-hour service.
• Support individuals to achieve the best possible outcomes, promoting independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

A. Professional Practice & Governance

• Maintain active NMC registration, practice within scope, and meet revalidation requirements.
• Maintain professional development and evidence-based practice in line with the NMC Code, standards and guidance.
• Contribute to the development and review of organisational policies, procedures and clinical pathways where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation and records (paper/electronic) in line with NMC and organisational requirements.
• Comply with information governance and data protection requirements (including appropriate confidentiality and information sharing).

B. Person-Centred Nursing Care (College)

• Undertake nursing assessments and develop, implement and review person-centred care plans, health action plans and risk assessments.
• Deliver and oversee nursing interventions and clinical procedures as required:
• Catheter care/catheterisation
• Enteral feeding support (PEG/NG)
• Tracheostomy care and suction (where applicable)
• Wound/pressure area care and tissue viability support
• Epilepsy care planning and seizure management support
• Oxygen Management
• Promote health and wellbeing through health surveillance, health promotion and early intervention, enabling access to learning and meaningful activities.
• Recognise deterioration, respond appropriately, and upscale to relevant health professionals/emergency services in line with policy.

C. Medicines Management

• Ensure safe handling, administration, storage and disposal of medicines in line with legislation, organisational policy and professional standards.
• Support medicines optimisation, PRN protocols (where used), allergy awareness, and accurate e-MAR documentation.
• Identify, report and support investigation of medicines incidents/near misses, promoting learning and improvement.

D. Safeguarding & Risk Management

• Maintain competence in safeguarding children and adults (as relevant to the service) and follow organisational safeguarding procedures.
• Act in the best interests of individuals and escal
  prompt where abuse or risk is suspected.
• Support the Service Manager/Clinical Lead with risk assessment, management of incidents, and implementation of learning.
• Promote safe environments through infection prevention and control, health & safety compliance, and safe use of equipment.

E. Communication & Multi-Agency Working

• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships based on mutual respect.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, families, advocates, and staff, making reasonable adjustments for communication and sensory needs.
• Liaise with external professionals and agencies (e.g., GP, Community LD Team, SALT, OT, physiotherapy, dietetics, specialist nurses) to ensure continuity of care.
• Contribute to robust admission, transition and discharge planning, ensuring safe and coordinated care.

F. Practice Leadership, Observations & Competency (Key Requirement)

• Provide visible practice leadership across the college and residential setting, modelling high standards and supporting safe decision-making.
• Complete practice observations of care delivery (e.g., medicines practice, IPC, documentation, dignity/respect, delegated health tasks) and provide timely feedback and coaching to improve outcomes.
• Undertake and/or support competency assessments for support staff and nurses (as appropriate), including:
• Medicines administration and related processes
• Delegated Health tasks (where delegated and within policy)
• Record keeping and care planning standards
• Infection prevention and control practices
• Support induction, mentoring and ongoing development of staff, promoting reflective practice and lifelong learning.
• Ensure appropriate delegation and oversight, monitoring outcomes to maintain safe and effective care.

G. Quality Improvement & Service Contribution

• Contribute to audits, quality reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives using feedback, incident learning and reflective practice.
• Support the management of compliments and complaints in line with policy, ensuring learning is shared and embedded.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision/clinical supervision and appraisal (PDP).
• Support effective and efficient use of resources and contribute to procurement decisions where required.

Our Core Values

• Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
• Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
• Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
• Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
• Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
• Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
• Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?

• 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.

Still not convinced?

We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2026 in the United Kingdom.

We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland.

We are a Disability confident committed company.

We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our childrens home are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.