Registered Nurse

Orchard Care Homes; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Fully funded DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Reconnect Community in Greater Manchester. You will lead a team delivering dementia care focused on independence, meaningful living, and person-centred planning.

In this role you will develop care plans, supervise staff, liaise with families, and promote non-pharmacological approaches to distress. The position offers competitive hourly pay of £23.53 per hour and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration and current license.
• Experience in dementia care and person-centred planning.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and clinical governance.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Coaching and staff development skills.
• Commitment to Orchard’s Dementia Promise values.

Responsibilities

• Develop person-centred care plans and risk assessments.
• Lead the care team in delivering meaningful, empathetic support.
• Promote independence, choice, and positive engagement.
• Liaise with families, external professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Reduce reliance on psychotropic medication through non-pharmacological interventions.
• Support best interest decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act.
• Conduct supervisions, appraisals, and coaching care staff.
• Ensure compliance with NMC standards and Orchard policies.

Skills

NMC registration

Dementia care

Person-centred planning

Legislation & governance

Communication skills

Leadership

Coaching

Empathy

Professionalism

Job description

Wood Street, Langley, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 5QH

Salary:£23.53 per hour

Schedule/Hours:

Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for dementia care? Do you want to be part of a team that’s transforming the way people living with dementia experience life in a care home? At Orchard Healthcare Group we’re proud to lead the way in person-centred dementia support through our

What is Reconnect?

Reconnect is Orchard’ award-winning model of dementia care, designed to help people living with dementia reconnect with the life they love. These specialist communities are built around the principles of independence, engagement, and meaningful living.

As a

Nurse in our Reconnect Community, you’ll play a vital role in supporting individuals whose primary care need is managing distress responses. You’ll lead a compassionate, evidence-based approach that focuses on understanding the causes of distress and reducing reliance on medication. Your goal is to help residents retain their identity, maintain their abilities, and live life with purpose.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing person-centred care plans and risk assessments
• Leading the care team in delivering meaningful, empathetic support
• Promoting independence, choice, and positive engagement
• Liaising with families, external professionals, and multidisciplinary teams
• Reducing reliance on psychotropic medication through non-pharmacological interventions
• Supporting best interest decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act
• Conducting supervisions, appraisals, and coaching care staff
• Ensuring compliance with NMC standards and Orchard policies

You’ll be a role model for compassionate dementia care, helping to build a culture of respect, understanding, and continuous improvement.

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Experience in dementia care and person-centred planning
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and clinical governance
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A warm, empathetic, and professional approach
• Ability to coach and develop colleagues
• Commitment to Orchard’s Dementia Promise values

Everything You’ll Love

• Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as
• ‘Making a Difference” award and
• Long Service Awards
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through an
• Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Orchard Healthcare Group

For more than 15 years, Orchard Healthcare Group has been dedicated to delivering exceptional care for older people and being an active, trusted part of the local community. We are committed to delivering care we would want for our own families.

We invest in our people and support continuous professional development, offering a wide range of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.