Registered General Nurse

Westgate Healthcare Ltd; Bocking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-owned employer

Promotion from within

NMC PIN renewal fees reimbursed

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Westgate Healthcare is seeking a Registered General Nurse to lead clinical care for residents and drive professional development within a supportive team. You will deliver high-quality nursing care and shape personalised care plans with residents, families and the care team.

The role supports a pathway for ongoing clinical development, with RN-led programmes and reimbursement for PIN renewals, aligned to Westgate's values and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration (RGN/RN) with a valid PIN.
• Strong clinical skills in elderly/facility care required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care meeting residents' physical and emotional needs.
• Develop and maintain personalised electronic care plans with residents and families.
• Support the Home Manager to implement policies and procedures consistently.
• Ensure residents have access to medical, social and other care support as needed.
• Contribute to clinical governance within the home.
• Work in line with CQC guidelines and the NMC Code at all times.

Skills

NMC Registration

Clinical Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

NMC registration (PIN)

Tools

Electronic care plans

Job description

Registered General Nurse

Take your nursing career further

We're a family owned and run care provider, and we're passionate about people — it's not just a motto, it's how we operate. We're hiring a Registered Nurse (RGN) to lead clinical care for our residents and be part of a team that genuinely invests in your professional development. If you're a compassionate, committed nurse looking for real career progression, not just a shift pattern, we'd love to hear from you.

One of our own Registered Nurses, Monisha, recently completed her NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management with our support — you can read her story here:

www.westgatehealthcare.co.uk/news/monisha-shines-nvq-level-5-success-in-leadership

About the role

What you\'ll actually be doing

• Delivering high-quality nursing care, meeting residents\' physical and emotional needs


• Developing and maintaining personalised electronic care plans with residents, families and the wider care team


• Supporting the Home Manager to implement policies and procedures consistently


• Making sure residents have access to medical, social and other care support as needed


• Contributing to clinical governance within the home


• Working in line with CQC guidelines, the NMC Code and relevant legislation at all times

Why Westgate is different

• Family owned and operated — decisions here are made by people who know the homes, not a distant corporate structure


• A genuine track record of promoting from within — many of our staff, including Home Managers, started in roles just like this one and grew with us


• Excellent regulatory standards — our homes are currently rated Good or Outstanding, so you\'re joining a team that gets the fundamentals right


• We invest in keeping good people — many of our staff have been with us for years, not just recruited and left to it

Our values

Compassionate. Committed. Collaborative. Credible.

These aren\'t words on a wall — they\'re what we expect from each other and what our residents and families experience every day.

Clinical development, taken seriously

• Westgate RN Professional Development Programme — a 12-month, RN-led programme built specifically to grow your clinical career


• NMC PIN renewal fees reimbursed


• Revalidation portfolio support, so you\'re never doing it alone


• Ongoing support to retain and build your clinical skills


• Registered Nurse representation at every level of the organisation, so clinical voices genuinely shape decisions

Pay and hours

• £18 - £23 per hour, plus enhanced pay on bank holidays


• 39 hours per week, shifts across Monday–Sunday


• Day shifts 8am–8pm


• Paid 1 hour break

Why people stay at Westgate

• Get paid before payday with Stream, plus Blue Light Card, cashback and discount schemes


• Refer a friend, earn up to £500


• Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing support via The Care Workers Charity, and regular team social events


• Recognition that isn\'t just words — Employee of the Month and Long Service awards


• Comprehensive induction with free training and ongoing professional development

Before you apply

You'll need current NMC registration (RGN/RN) with a valid PIN. This role involves working with vulnerable adults, so it's subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone we support.

We review applications as they come in and may close this vacancy early if we find the right person — so don\'t wait to apply.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership.

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About the company

We are Westgate Healthcare, a family-run care provider delivering award-winning residential, nursing and dementia care across the South East of England.

With over 20 years of experience, we focus on creating safe, supportive and welcoming environments for older people.

Our approach combines high clinical standards with genuine compassion, ensuring every resident receives personalised, dignified care

Required Criteria

• The right to work in the UK
• Valid and current NMC registration and PIN
• Previous experience in elderly care is essential to be considered
• Strong clinical skills and a commitment to delivering person-centred care
• Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork abilities
• A positive attitude and the ability to adapt in a new and growing environment

Desired Criteria

Skills you\'ll need

• Communication
• Administering Medicine
• Empathy
• Nursing Qualification