Registered Nurse

NHS; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in Brentwood is looking for a Registered Nurse to oversee care standards and manage nursing tasks. Ideal candidates will have a Level One qualification, NMC registration, and at least 2 years' experience. The position offers a supportive community and opportunities for professional growth, alongside a competitive salary of £24.30 per hour in a full-time, permanent role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a care setting.
• Up-to-date knowledge of nursing care.
• Ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the person in charge and manage nursing tasks.
• Keep families and GPs informed about changes in residents' conditions.
• Supervise care team and ensure quality of care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Care planning knowledge

Medication management

Education

First Level qualification

NMC Registration

Job description

Overview

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of "creating meaningful lives together." They are committed to an enriching environment for residents and employees, offering care across over 100 homes and promoting a supportive work culture where team members feel valued and empowered.

Job responsibilities

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we support the people who care for our residents and celebrate your dedication. You will join a caring, supportive environment with opportunities to learn and develop, and you will be part of a close-knit team that values respect, compassion, and exceptional care.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Registered Nurse will be to act as person in charge, standing in for the Manager as required, and to ensure high standards of care for residents. Other responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking nursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions.
• Advising families of residents and GPs of any changes in condition, keeping them informed and involved in ongoing care decisions.
• Responsibility for the effective deployment and supervision of the care team, ensuring all tasks are completed during the duty period and residents receive the required care.
• Providing high standards of care by undertaking accurate assessment and planning.

About you

To be successful, you will live Avery values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration.
• Demonstrate a minimum of 2 years' experience with up-to-date knowledge of care, supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualification.
• Display good interpersonal skills and the ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities.
• Have sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application.

About Avery

We are not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we are a place where people love to work. We aim to make later years of life as enriching as any other, creating meaningful experiences for residents and our team. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we offer care across a growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £24.30 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 1392518667

Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Brentwood, CM14 4NA

Additional information

This role may require an enhanced DBS check, with the cost met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on application volume and business needs. UK registration with the appropriate professional body is required.