Registered Nurse

NHS; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in Strood is seeking experienced Registered Nurses. This role involves providing high-quality care, leading a team, and fostering a welcoming environment for residents. Candidates should hold an active nursing PIN and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Competitive salary starting at £21.20 per hour, with additional benefits including a welcome bonus, pension contributions, and 28 days annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Welcome bonus of £1,500

3% employer pension contribution

Annual NMC fees paid

Fully funded training and development

28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Active PIN and no restrictions as a registered nurse.
• Strong caring nature and good communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide highest levels of clinical and medical care.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team.
• Create a warm and inclusive environment for residents.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Caring nature

Education

Registered nurse with an active PIN

Job description

Job Summary

Akari Care is seeking experienced and passionate Registered Nurses to join their team in Strood. As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing the highest levels of clinical and medical care to our residents, leading and mentoring a team, and ensuring a warm and inclusive environment where residents feel secure, respected, and cared for.

Main Duties

The Registered Nurse role at Akari Care involves playing a direct, hands‑on role in ensuring the best possible care for our residents. You will be leading, coaching, and mentoring a team to create a supportive and inclusive environment where residents’ dignity and self‑respect are maintained. Akari Care offers a wide range of clinical experiences and opportunities to help you develop your skills and advance your career.

About Us

Akari Care is a leading provider of residential and nursing care for older people. They are committed to delivering high‑quality, personalised care that promotes the wellbeing and independence of their residents. Akari Care has a strong focus on creating a warm and inclusive community where residents feel valued and respected.

Key Responsibilities

We now seek additional Nurses who are passionate about, and thrive on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. You will be responsible for playing a personal and direct, hands‑on role in ensuring the highest levels of clinical and medical care to our residents. You will also be leading, coaching, and mentoring a team to ensure you create a warm and inclusive environment in which our residents feel a sense of security and belonging while simultaneously retaining their dignity and self‑respect.

About You

• Registered nurse with an active PIN and no restrictions
• Caring nature to give everyone a personal approach
• Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively
• Coaching style leadership mentality to empower colleagues
• Good communication and relationship building skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary of a minimum of £21.20 per hour
• Welcome bonus of £1,500 (T&Cs apply)
• Employer’s pension contribution of 3%
• Wage stream – a money management app that allows you to access a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Annual NMC fees paid
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave (based on full‑time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans
• Opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally

Values

Personalised

Kind

Caring

Trusted

Community

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with an active PIN and no restrictions
• Strong caring nature
• Leadership skills and ability to motivate and delegate
• Effective communication and relationship building
• Adaptability and flexibility to changes at short notice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Akari Care Limited

Akari Care

Strood, ME2 4JS