Nurse (Older Adults)

Hampshire County Council; Gosport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a qualified nurse to join our Older Adults team at Woodcot Lodge in Gosport. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents, with responsibilities across assessment, treatment and care planning.

We value compassion, teamwork and continuous development. This permanent position offers 37 hours per week with a salary range of £34,273–£37,570 plus a £6,000 market supplement, and weekend/bank holiday enhancements may apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Clinical experience in elderly care, with previous health or social care setting.
• Passion and dedication: motivate to help others and make a difference.
• Resilience and flexibility: work under pressure and adapt to change.
• Empathy and compassion: understand needs of older people to build trust.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding nursing care: oversee patient experience, clinical diagnosis, treatment, and holistic, person-centred care.
• Build relationships with residents, families and carers and involve them in care planning, monitoring and evaluating services.
• Collaborate with a well‑resourced multidisciplinary team; mentor, support, educate and supervise other team members.

Skills

NMC registration

Elderly care experience

Job description

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Nurse (Older Adults)

Job Reference:HCC624812
Salary Range: £34,273 - £37,570 per annum, plus Market Supplement of £6,000 per annum
Work Location: Woodcot Lodge, Gosport
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23 September 2026

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:

• Deliveroutstandingnursingcare:Be responsible for the whole patient experience,including clinical diagnosis and treatment,and provide the highest quality,holistic andperson-centred careto our residents.


• Buildrelationships:Developpositive connections with ourresidents, families, and carersandinvolve them incare planning, monitoring, and evaluating services.


• Collaboratewithasupportive team:Work withawell-resourcedmulti-disciplinaryteam,receive full support in your role,andmentor, support, educateand superviseotherteammembers.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Nursewith currentNMC registration.


• Clinical experience:Knowledge and understanding of elderly care,with previousexperiencein a health or social care setting.


• Passion anddedication:A genuine desire and motivation to help others and make a positive difference to their lives.


• Resilienceand flexibility:Ability to workeffectively under pressure, adapting positively to changingsituations and demands.


• Empathy andcompassion: Shows empathy and understanding of the needs of older people to build trust and provide support.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Nurserole,team and our values. The section‘About you’explainswhat specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about.Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements anddemonstrate 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.Watch thisshort video to find out more about the important work our Older Adults Residential Teams do.


• Career Growth:Supportive start for newly qualifiedNursesthrough ourPreceptorship Programme , offering structured learning, reflective practice and tailored guidance from experiencedNurses.With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance yournursingcareer.


• Supportive Environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.


• 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.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

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. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect 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.