Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK seeks a Registered Nurse in Sittingbourne. The role includes overseeing care standards, managing medication, and supervising staff. Ideal candidates should have a First Level qualification and NMC registration, along with experience in nursing. Join a supportive environment dedicated to exceptional care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in nursing.
• Up-to-date knowledge of care supported by relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Undertake nursing tasks including medication distribution and catheterisation.
• Advise families and GPs of any changes in residents' conditions.
• Supervise staff within the care team.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Care Planning

Education

First Level qualification

NMC Registration

Job description

Job summary

This is a Registered Nurse role with Avery Healthcare, a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. The role involves acting as the person in charge, standing in for the Manager as required, and ensuring high standards of care for the residents. The successful candidate will live the organization's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable.

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Nurse at Avery Healthcare, your responsibilities will include undertaking nursing tasks such as distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding, and management of chronic medical conditions. You will also be responsible for advising families of residents and GPs of any changes in condition, keeping them informed and involved in choices for ongoing care. Additionally, you will be responsible for the effective deployment and supervision of staff within the care team, ensuring all tasks are completed and residents receive the required care.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. The organization is passionate about creating meaningful experiences for its residents and team members, with a vision of "creating meaningful lives together." Avery operates over 100 homes across the UK, offering exceptional care and a supportive, inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £20.89 to £23.89 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 1303586611

Job locations: Sittingbourne, ME10 1QA

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day; your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Registered Nurse. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Registered Nurse will be to act as person in charge, standing in for the Manager as required, and observing all instructions to act upon his/her behalf whilst you ensure high standards of care to our residents.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking nursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding, and management of chronic medical conditions.
• Advising families of residents and GPs of any changes in condition which give rise to concern and keeping them informed and involved in choices for ongoing care.
• Responsibility for the effective deployment and supervision of staff within the care team, ensuring all tasks are completed during the period of duty and residents receive the required care.
• Providing high standards of care by undertaking accurate assessment and planning.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration.
• Demonstrate a minimum of 2 years' experience and up-to-date knowledge of care, supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualifications.
• Display good interpersonal skills and the ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities.
• Have sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application.

Additional requirements

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Consent to a DBS Disclosure check, with the cost met by Avery Healthcare.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further details, please visit the NHS Careers website.

Please note this role may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.