Registered Nurse

Leonard Cheshire; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of care services in Bristol seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high standards of clinical and personal support. This role involves leading a team, managing shifts, and ensuring customer needs are met. The ideal candidate will have NMC registration and experience in nursing. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference and support independence in care.

Benefits

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory pension scheme

Access to Cash Health Plan

Development opportunities

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse must have current NMC registration.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at level 5 required.
• Understanding of NMC code of conduct essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing, clinical, and personal support to customers.
• Manage shifts and lead a team of support staff.
• Maintain records in a timely manner.

Skills

Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Thorough knowledge of nursing theory and best practice

Understanding of the NMC code of conduct

Effective nursing practice in basic procedures

Flexibility to work rostered hours

Job description

Overview

We are amongst the highest rated providers of care and supported living services in the UK, with 87% of our services rated 'good' or 'outstanding' by regulators. This role is for a Registered Nurse with Leonard Cheshire, responsible for providing the highest standards of nursing, clinical and personal support to our customers as outlined in Person Centred Plans. You will lead a team of support staff, effectively managing shifts, prioritising and planning, and ensuring the needs of our customers are met within a safe and caring environment. You will support ongoing assessments and observe changes in health and well‑being, and maintain records in a timely way while assisting with physical care, personal hygiene and daily tasks. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to grow and develop as a member of the Leonard Cheshire team, making a difference to many lives and supporting independence and fulfilment.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest standards of nursing, clinical and personal support to customers as outlined in Person Centred Plans.
• Order and administer medication, ensure safe storage and record all information in accordance with internal procedures and NMC guidelines.
• Lead a team of support staff, ensuring smooth and efficient management of shifts, prioritising and delegating activities to meet customer needs in a safe, caring environment.
• Support ongoing assessments and observe changes in health and well‑being.
• Maintain timely records and assist customers with physical care, personal hygiene and daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• A thorough and up‑to‑date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a qualified nurse (level 5).
• An understanding of the NMC code of conduct and relevant practice standards and guidance.
• Effective nursing practice in all basic registered nurse procedures.
• Flexibility to work rostered hours and on‑call rota as required.

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations, such as high‑volume or peak times, the employer may limit the number of interviews offered. For more details, please go to.

About the location

Cossham Gardens is a modern, purpose‑built care home located in the heart of Bristol. Our approach focuses on promoting greater independence and choice for the people we support, working with over 1,600 people with a disability each day.

Benefits

• Free Blue Light Card.
• Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
• Access to a Cash Health Plan at very favourable rates.
• Great development opportunities through apprenticeship schemes and chance to gain recognised qualifications.
• Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!
• From 1 December 2025, enhancement rates of £1.00 per hour will apply to night working (8pm–7am) and weekend working (8pm Fri–7am Mon). This does not apply to sleep-ins.