Registered Nurse

Avon Court Care Home; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Life assurance

Wagestream

Meal during shifts

GP Online

Discounts

EAP 24/7

Learning & development

Career progression

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Avon Court Care Home in Chippenham, Wiltshire, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RGN) to join our clinical team. You will assess needs, develop and review care plans, administer medications and monitor changes in residents’ health across shifts.

You will lead and support the care team to maintain safe and person-centred practice. We offer ongoing training, progression opportunities to Senior roles and a supportive environment with paid DBS, uniform, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Active NMC PIN and registered nurse status.
• Experience in care settings is beneficial but not required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' needs, develop and review care plans, administer medication and monitor health.
• Lead shifts and support the care team, making informed clinical decisions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure continuity of high-quality care.
• Promote dignity, independence and wellbeing for Residents.

Skills

Registered Nurse

NMC PIN

Clinical leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

About Avon Court Care Home

Avon Court Care Home is a 56 bed care home located in Chippenham, Wiltshire. Providing nursing and residential care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where colleagues work together to deliver high quality, person centred care and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day.

Registered Nurse RGN Contract

• £21.28 to £21.78 per hour
• Contracted to 33 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Ongoing training, clinical updates and funded development, with clear and supported progression into Senior, Clinical Lead and Management roles, within a well led, professional environment where your skills are recognised and developed.

Role Overview

As Registered Nurse, you will play a central role in delivering high quality, clinically led care while taking responsibility for maintaining safe, effective and person centred practice across your shift. This role combines clinical expertise with leadership, ensuring standards are upheld and care is delivered consistently in line with best practice.

You will assess needs, develop and review care plans, administer medication and monitor changes in physical and mental health. Leading shifts, you will support and guide the care team, make informed clinical decisions and respond promptly to changing needs, ensuring continuity and quality of care at all times.

Working closely with residents, families and healthcare professionals, you will use your judgement and experience to maintain high standards, ensure accurate documentation and contribute to a well organised, professional environment where dignity, independence and wellbeing are always prioritised.

What We Are Looking For

• Registered Nurse RGN with an active NMC PIN
• Strong clinical judgement and decision making skills
• Confidence in leading shifts and supporting a team
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Experience in a care home setting is beneficial, however we welcome nurses from a range of backgrounds who are keen to develop within this environment

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role

About Care Concern Group

Avon Courtis part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.