Registered Nurse

Pilgrims' Friend Society; Bath; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BH rate: £25.73

Ongoing training & professional...

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’s Bridgemead in Bath is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care while leading and supporting the care team on shift. The role covers 24 hours per week with 12-hour shifts, day and night, in a dementia/respite care setting.

You will work with residents to provide person-centred care, coordinate with GPs and external specialists, and mentor junior staff while ensuring medication safety and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration.
• Experience in care homes or with older people is desirable.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.

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

Skills

NMC registration

Leadership

Care planning

Clinical decision making

Compassionate care

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

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

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:

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.