Registered Nurse

Pilgrims' Friend Society; Bath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BH rate

Training & development

Medicash health plan

Employee assistance programme

Perkbox

Care Friends referral scheme

Long service & birthday rewards

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Supportive, values-led environment

Job summary

Pilgrims' Friend Society in Bath is seeking a Registered Nurse (Care) to join Bridgemead, a 32-bed residential care home offering specialist dementia and respite care. You will lead and support on shift, delivering high-quality nursing care while guiding the care team.

The role involves clinical leadership, meticulous care planning, and collaboration with external healthcare professionals. Two positions available: 36 hours and 24 hours per week, with 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration.
• Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to high standards of care.
• Experience in care homes or working with older people (desirable).
• Confident leading teams and supporting staff development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional, high-quality nursing care to residents.
• Assess, plan, and implement personalised, person-centred care plans.
• Monitor residents' physical health, mental wellbeing, and cognitive changes.
• Liaise with GPs, nurses, and other external healthcare professionals.
• Lead and support care teams on shift, ensuring high standards are maintained.
• Supervise and mentor Care Assistants and Senior Care Assistants.
• Conduct staff supervisions and support ongoing development.
• Ensure safe and effective medication management in line with NMC guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality at all times.
• Respond to incidents, safeguarding concerns, and clinical changes appropriately.
• Support inductions and training for new staff.
• Step in to provide senior cover when required.

Skills

NMC registration

Clinical leadership

Care home experience

Care planning

Risk assessments

Clinical decision making

Compassionate approach

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Registered Nurse (2 positions)

Are you a compassionate nurse with a passion for delivering outstanding care?

Do you thrive in a leadership role, supporting others to provide excellence?

Ready to take the next step in a role where your clinical expertise truly makes a difference?

We are seeking a dedicated and professional Registered Nurse (Care ) to join our team, providing high-quality nursing care while leading and supporting colleagues on shift.

At Bridgemead, our 32-bed residential care home in the heart of Bath, we provide specialist dementia and respite care in a warm, welcoming, and family-like environment. View our lovely home here.

Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours": https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w

As a Registered Nurse, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the health, dignity, and wellbeing of every resident, combining hands‑on clinical care with strong leadership and guidance for the wider care team.

Your key responsibilities:

• Deliver professional, high-quality nursing care to residents
• Assess, plan, and implement personalised, person-centred care plans
• Monitor residents' physical health, mental wellbeing, and cognitive changes
• Liaise with GPs, nurses, and other external healthcare professionals
• Lead and support care teams on shift, ensuring high standards are maintained
• Supervise and mentor Care Assistants and Senior Care Assistants
• Conduct staff supervisions and support ongoing development
• Ensure safe and effective medication management in line with NMC guidelines
• Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality at all times
• Respond to incidents, safeguarding concerns, and clinical changes appropriately
• Support inductions and training for new staff
• Step in to provide senior cover when require

Please view the job description here

About you:

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration
• Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to high standards of care
• Experience in care homes or working with older people (desirable)
• Confident leading teams and supporting staff development
• Skilled in care planning, risk assessments, and clinical decision‑making
• Compassionate, patient, and person-centred in your approach
• Committed to continuous professional development

Please view the person spec here

Hours:

Position 1 - 36 hours a week

Position 2 - 24 hours a week

12 hour Shifts covering both days and nights

What we offer:

• BH rate: £25.73
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Medicash health plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Care Friends referral scheme
• Long service & birthday rewards
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• A supportive, values‑led working environment

"It is a friendly and welcoming place to work."

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates.

Please note: This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is encouraged.