Registered Nurse

Abbey Healthcare; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lily is seeking a qualified nurse to act as senior clinician on duty in our Leicester Home, ensuring smooth, safe operations and high standards of care. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care with a focus on person-centred approaches and safeguarding.

You will lead a care team, supervise staff, and maintain rigorous documentation while coordinating with GPs and external professionals. This role requires flexibility, including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or diploma in nursing with current NMC registration.
• Proven ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Experience supervising care staff and coordinating shifts.
• Strong documentation and communication with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior clinical team on duty to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Oversee comprehensive assessments and development of personalised care plans.
• Administer and monitor medications in line with NMC standards.
• Maintain accurate electronic care records and liaise with GPs and external professionals.
• Ensure safeguarding, dignity, and person-centred care across shifts.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with active NMC PIN

Job description

• To provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care that reflects the philosophy, values, and standards of the Home
• To act as the senior clinician on duty, ensuring the smooth and safe running of the Home.
• To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans
• To support and supervise care staff
• To carry out or assist with personal care when required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with active NMC PIN without any restrictions to practise

Knowledge

• Knowledge of NMC Standards of Proficiency
• Medicines management knowledge
• Understanding safeguarding (adult protection referral in Scotland) and CQC and CI regulations
• Knowledge of dementia, mental health, and long-term conditions

Skills

• Clinical assessment and planning
• Medication administration
• Leadership and supervision
• Communication and documentation

Abilities

• Provide person-centred care
• Promote dignity and safeguarding
• Flexible shifts as rostered including weekends and bank holidays

Clinical Care

• Ensure comprehensive assessment of service users’ needs, and lead on the development, implementation, and evaluation of personalised programmes of care, ensuring all interventions are fully and accurately documented.
• Monitor, review, and maintain accurate electronic care plans and eMAR systems, ensuring all clinical information is current and compliant.
• Maintain safe and effective administration of medications in accordance with NMC standards and the company policies, promptly reporting any errors or concerns to the Senior Nurse/appropriate manager.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely nursing and home records in line with professional and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure care practices reflect NMC standards, promoting ongoing review, development, and evidence-based practice.
• Monitor the use of all resources to ensure safe, cost‑effective, and efficient care delivery appropriate to the needs of residents.
• Maintain regular personal contact with residents through one‑to‑one interactions and group activities to support wellbeing.
• Liaise effectively with GPs, external healthcare professionals, families, and other stakeholders to promote coordinated, high‑quality care.
• Ensure all visiting professionals are appropriately recorded.

Leadership & Operational Responsibilities

• Take charge of the Home when required in the absence of the designated person with overall responsibility.
• Undertake on‑call duties as required, providing guidance and support to staff across the Home.
• Ensure effective handovers and promote clear communication between all grades of staff to ensure continuity and quality of resident care.
• Report any shortfalls, risks, or concerns related to service delivery or resident safety to the person in charge or management team promptly.
• Support internal audits and quality monitoring processes as required.
• Help ensure the Home remains compliant with relevant regulatory bodies, including the Care Inspectorate (CI) in Scotland or the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England.
• Promote the Home positively, supporting marketing and reputation-building activities as required.
• Adhere to and promote all Abbey Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Uphold the NMC Code of Conduct at all times.

Education & Professional Development

• Support the induction, orientation, and ongoing training of new and existing staff, promoting a positive learning environment.
• Contribute to the continuous professional development of the Home by supporting evidence‑based practice and undertaking personal professional development.
• Ensure your NMC registration, PIN, and revalidation requirements are maintained and up to date.
• Attend and complete all mandatory training, in‑house training sessions, and required E-learning modules. Ensuring all existing clinical competencies are up to date.

Communication & Team Support

• Attend staff, clinical, and multidisciplinary meetings, ensuring relevant information is communicated clearly to the wider team.
• Maintain positive and effective communication with all professionals, residents, relatives, and stakeholders involved in the care and management of the Home.
• Provide professional support and leadership to all grades of staff, fostering teamwork, respect, and high standards of care.

Health and Safety

Be conversant with and ensure all staff are aware of the requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and of their compliance. Advise the Home Manager of any area of concern.

Night Duty

This is a wakeful duty unless notified otherwise.

Review

Changes which affect the organisation may necessitate the responsibilities of this post to be reviewed.