Registered Nurse

Leonard Cheshire; Great Bromley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Great Bromley is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care and support to customers. Responsibilities include overseeing support staff, managing shifts, and maintaining health records. The role requires NMC registration and a commitment to person-centered care. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities while enjoying competitive benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Wagestream access

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory pension scheme

Cash Health Plan

Development opportunities

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing theory and best practices.
• Ability to understand the NMC code and practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of nursing and personal support.
• Lead support staff and manage shift effectively.
• Support ongoing assessments and maintain records.

Skills

Current NMC registration

Nursing theory knowledge

Understanding of NMC code

Effective nursing practice

Flexibility for rostered hours

Job description

Overview

Full time and bank hours available.

Shift patterns to cover are 07.30-14.00, 13.30-20.00, 19.30-08.00, 07.30-20.00.

Due to rural location and lack of public transport, you will need to have access to your own transport.

From 1 December 2025, enhancement rates of £1.00 per hour will apply to night working (8pm Monday to 7am Friday) and weekend working (8pm Friday – 7am Monday). This does not apply to sleep‑ins.

We would really love to hear from you if you have sound nursing skills, committed to a person‑centred approach and an understanding of safeguarding requirements.

We are amongst the highest rated providers of care and supported living services in the UK, with 84% of our services rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by regulators.

Would you like to join our great team, supporting our values and ethos, continuing the fantastic work that we do in making a positive impact on the lives of people with a disability?

Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse with Leonard Cheshire, you will be responsible and accountable for providing the highest standards of nursing, clinical and personal support to our customers as outlined Person Centred Plans. You will order and administer medication, ensure safe storage and record all information in accordance with internal procedures and NMC guidelines.

Effectively leading a team of support staff, you will ensure the smooth and efficient management of the shift. You will prioritise and plan, delegating relevant activities for the support team, ensuring the needs of our customers are met within a safe and caring environment.

You will support ongoing assessments, observing any changes in health and well‑being. You will ensure that records are maintained in a timely way and support customers with physical care, personal hygiene needs and daily tasks.

This is a challenging yet exciting opportunity, offering the chance to grow and develop as a member of the Leonard Cheshire team, making a difference to so many lives, to enjoy independence and fulfilment.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have:

• 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.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of employee rewards to include:

• Wagestream, option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before pay day (click here for more details).
• 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 our 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.

Contact

If you have any questions or further enquiries, please contact [e-mail]

Legal statements

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *