Registered Nurse

Ingleborough Nursing Home; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded training

Career development

Employee assistance program

Pension scheme

Flexible hours

Onsite parking

Subsidised meals

Job summary

Ingleborough Nursing Home is seeking a part-time registered nurse to lead its clinical and care team on shift. The role focuses on delivering nursing care to residents, administering medications, and monitoring conditions with emphasis on older people and dementia care.

You will be involved in care planning, risk assessments and supervision of senior carers, while maintaining high standards in line with NMC and home policy. UK work eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC PIN.
• Post-qualification experience in social care, community or clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical and care team on shift and supervise colleagues.
• Deliver nursing care in line with care plans and best practice.
• Monitor residents and respond to changes in condition.
• Administer, store and record medications under policy.
• Develop and review care plans using MUST, Waterlow and other tools.
• Coordinate with GPs and health professionals.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Adaptability

Mental Capacity Act/DoLS knowledge

Education

Nursing degree or diploma (RGN/RMN/RNLD)

Job description

Ingleborough Nursing Home has a part-time registered nurse post for its residential care team. The role centres on leading the clinical and care team on shift, administering medication and monitoring residents for changes in condition, with an emphasis on older people and dementia care. The post also covers care planning, risk assessment and supervision of senior carers. Current NMC registration as an RGN, RMN or RNLD is needed, along with the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Lead the clinical and care team during each shift, supervising senior carers and care colleagues
• Deliver nursing care in line with care plans, assessed needs and best practice
• Monitor residents and respond to changes in their condition
• Administer, store and record medication safely under NMC guidelines and home policy
• Develop, implement and review care plans using tools such as MUST, Waterlow, falls assessments and nutrition charts
• Manage complex wound care, pressure area prevention, syringe drivers, nutrition and infection control
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents and near-misses
• Liaise with GPs, social workers and other health professionals to secure care
• Keep clear clinical records and handovers, aligned with CQC frameworks
• Report safeguarding concerns under North Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Board frameworks
• Induct and support new colleagues through training and competency assessments
• Maintain statutory, mandatory and advanced clinical training and NMC revalidation

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in nursing (RGN, RMN or RNLD)

Registration & licences

• Valid and active NMC registration PIN

Experience

• Post-qualification experience in social care, community or acute clinical settings
• Proven experience in care planning and risk assessments
• Experience of leading a team
• Experience of clinical audits

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
• Commitment to improving residents' quality of life
• Ability to adapt to different environments and changing needs
• Working understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS

Checks & eligibility

• UK eligibility to work

Other

• Eagerness to learn, develop and progress

Nice to have

• Comprehensive understanding of palliative and end-of-life care pathways
• Evidence of post-registration clinical pathways or qualifications
• Management or leadership qualification

What’s offered

• Close-knit working environment
• Funded training and career development
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised meals
• Quick and easy onboarding process