Registered Nurse

Nightingale Hammerson; Middleton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team at Langfield Care Home. This role focuses on delivering exceptional dementia care with a person-centred approach. Ideal candidates will have NMC registration, experience in dementia care, and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary of £22.84 per hour and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Colleague discounts

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in dementia care and person-centred planning.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop person-centred care plans.
• Lead the care team in support.
• Promote independence and positive engagement.
• Liaise with families and professionals.
• Conduct supervisions and coaching.

Skills

Dementia care

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Empathy

Coaching ability

Education

Current NMC registration

Job description

Overview

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Registered Nurse

Location: Langfield Care Home - Wood Street, Langley, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 5QH

Salary: £22.84 per hour

Schedule/Hours: Full & Part-time available – Day time

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 Care Homes, we’re proud to lead the way in person-centred dementia support through our Reconnect Ethos and Dementia Promise.

What is Reconnect?

Reconnect is Orchard Care Homes’ 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 through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app (24/7, all year round)
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Langfield Care Home

Located in Langley, a residential area between Rochdale and Manchester City Centre, Langfield care home provides residential care for those living with varying needs.

Orchard Care Homes has a network of 23 care homes and has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.

We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

Apply today

If you're ready to bring your compassion, energy, and dedication to a role that truly makes a difference, apply today and help us provide the kind of care every person deserves.

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.

Salary / Benefits: £22.84