Registered Nurse

Leonard Cheshire; Banbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Banbury seeks a dedicated NMC registered nurse to deliver high-quality care for residents with physical and learning disabilities. The role offers occasional shifts with flexibility across weekdays and weekends. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills while having a caring approach. A comprehensive range of benefits is included, such as 28 days of annual leave and career development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Access to pay before payday

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health cash plan

Career Development opportunities

Free DBS Check

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse is essential.
• Must demonstrate a caring and empathetic professional approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills required.
• Experience in disability or complex care nursing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate personalised care plans.
• Lead, supervise and support a team of care staff.
• Administer and manage medicines safely.
• Monitor health and wellbeing, responding quickly to any changes.
• Support daily living tasks, promoting independence.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

Caring approach

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Experience in complex care nursing

Job description

£21.76 per hour | Occasional Hours | Agnes Court

Join our 24-bed service in the heart of Banbury, providing high-quality care for residents with physical and learning disabilities.

A home, not just a service

Our Agnes Court service supports adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and complex care needs. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, welcoming and empowering environment where every day brings new opportunities – whether that’s celebrating a personal milestone, supporting a medical need, or helping someone achieve more independence.

Your working hours

We offer occasional hours.

You’ll need to be flexible to work 12.5 hour shifts across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota. Shifts include:

• Day shifts: 7am - 7.30pm
• Night shifts: 7pm - 7.30am

We’ll work with you to agree a pattern that suits the service and your availability.

Why you’ll love working here

As well as providing support for your wellbeing and development, we offer a fantastic range of benefits:

• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 every year up to 33 days)
• Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday!
• Free Blue Light Card: Enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits
• Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with competitive life cover
• Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips
• Career Development: Opportunities for apprenticeships and recognised qualifications
• Free DBS Check: We’ve got you covered!
• Employee Assistance Programme: Support when you need it most, plus so much more!

From 1 December 2025 new enhancement rates of £1.00 per hour will only apply to night working (8pm Monday to 7am Friday) and weekend working (8pm Friday to 7am Monday). This does not apply to Sleep-Ins.

What you’ll do

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate personalised care plans
• Lead, supervise and support a team of care staff
• Administer and manage medicines safely
• Provide nursing support in line with NMC guidelines and best practice
• Monitor health and wellbeing, responding quickly to any changes
• Support daily living tasks, promoting independence, dignity and choice
• Lia with families, health professionals and other agencies
• Maintain accurate records and comply with all regulatory requirements

Whether you’re newly qualified or have years of experience, you’ll receive full induction, training, and ongoing professional development.

What helps you shine here

• NMC registered nurse (essential)
• A caring, empathetic and professional approach
• Good leadership, communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and on-call
• Experience in disability, residential or complex care nursing (advantageous but not essential)

About Leonard Cheshire

We are amongst the highest-rated providers of care and supported living services in the UK, with 87% of our services rated ‘good’ or ‘very good’ by regulators.

We exist to make sure everyone has the opportunity to live their life fully, regardless of the complexity of their care needs.

Established over 75 years ago, we provide specialist support across residential care, supported living and respite services. Our teams work with people with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, sensory impairments and learning disabilities.

Our goal is simple: to support disabled people to live, learn and work as independently as possible, with real choice and control over their lives. We’re proud to create welcoming, safe and empowering spaces that feel like home.

Ready to apply?

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.