Nurse

Rodley House; Lydney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care home in Lydney is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join their team. You will lead the care team, ensuring high standards of nursing and personal care are met. Ideal candidates have a current NMC PIN and a commitment to professional growth. Flexible working hours and competitive benefits, including holiday and pension plans, are offered.

Benefits

30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Higher pay rates at weekends

Fully funded renewal of your NMC PIN

A company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme with rewards

Discounts via Blue Light Card and 'My Rewards'

Qualifications

• You will be a qualified Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse.
• Current registration with NMC and post-registration experience required.
• Commitment to continuous professional development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the care team to ensure high standards are met.
• Deliver, monitor, and re-evaluate care needs in partnership with residents.
• Liaise effectively with GPs, hospitals, and external agencies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team leadership

Clinical assessment

Compassionate care

Education

Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse

Current NMC PIN

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Contracted hours: Bank shifts, to cover annual leave and sickness

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you a Registered Nurse who thrives on making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people?

Are you qualified with a current NMC pin?

Our care teams make a real difference every day, and your professionalism, kindness, and compassion will be at the core of everything you do. At times, you may be the only nurse on shift and will be responsible for leading and managing the care team to ensure high standards of nursing and personal care are met, providing clinical leadership and guidance where necessary. You will deliver, monitor, and re-evaluate care needs in partnership with each resident, their key carers, family members, and the wider team at the home, as well as liaising effectively with GPs, hospitals, and external agencies.

The role is incredibly rewarding, offering a wide range of clinical experiences to develop your skills and opportunities for career progression, all within a nurturing, engaging, and rewarding environment.

If these shift hours do not suit you, we can also offer casual hours for flexibility and work-life balance. Please specify your preferences when applying.

Located just a short drive from Lydney in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, Rodley House is a charming home providing compassionate nursing, respite, and residential care to 42 residents.

AND IN RETURN

Our nurses enjoy great rewards, including flexible working patterns, greater autonomy in decision-making, and the opportunity to build close relationships with residents in a consultative, case-management role.

The Trust has been providing care for nearly a century and is the second-largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. We reinvest all profits into our residents, colleagues, and care homes. Benefits include a competitive salary, training, and development opportunities.

Additional benefits include:

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Higher pay rates at weekends
• Fully funded renewal of your NMC PIN
• A company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS check
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme with rewards
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” discounts on shopping, dining, and entertainment

ABOUT YOU

You will be a qualified Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse, currently registered with NMC, with post-registration experience and a commitment to continuous professional development. You should have a good understanding of regulatory frameworks and be willing to train in areas such as:

• Medication administration
• End of life care
• Verification of death
• Venepuncture
• Diabetic awareness
• Tissue viability
• Epilepsy awareness
• Management of deterioration – sepsis awareness

You will be a positive role model with excellent communication skills and the ability to foster positive relationships. As a supportive leader, you will motivate your team to deliver the best care possible to our residents.