Registered Nurse

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Thorpe Thewles; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd is seeking a Registered Nurse for Willowdene Care Home in Stockton On Tees. The role covers night and day shifts as part of a permanent, full-time contract.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care, coordinating with the care team, and ensuring adherence to care plans and NMC guidelines. The successful candidate will hold an active NMC pin, have relevant experience, and be able to work flexibly across shifts, providing compassionate,

Qualifications

• Active NMC pin with no restrictions.
• Be able to meet the criteria for Revalidation.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Willingness to work nights and days as required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to the person in charge for high standards of care to residents in accordance with the care plan and handover.
• Support junior staff and ancillary team to maintain an efficient, homely atmosphere.
• Report ill health and arrange GP/professional visits when needed.
• Maintain Client Care Plans with residents, relatives and health professionals per NMC guidelines and company policy.
• Assess all aspects of residents' care needs and provide health supervision and direct nursing care.
• Assess social and health care needs of new residents and perform ongoing reviews.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure each resident has an individualized Care Plan; review bi-annually or more often as needed.
• Carry out medication distribution, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and related tasks in line with policy and NMC guidelines.
• Liaise with health and social care professionals to ensure holistic resident care.
• Maintain integrity and confidentiality of residents' personal and financial information.

Skills

NMC pin

Team leadership

Clinical judgement

Flexibility

Job description

Job Description: Registered Nurse

Location: Willowdene Care Home Lizard Lane, Stockton On Tees, Cleveland,

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, Nights and Days

Salary: £20.27

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Highgate Care - Where Kindness Is Key

At Highgate Care, kindness isn't just something we talk about, it's the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person-centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.

We're currently looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team at Willowdene Care Home, Stockton On Tees. If you're someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Registered Nurse, you'll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• Responsible to the person in charge for high standards of care to the residents in his/her care in accordance with the care plan and by appropriate hand over to ensure all needs are continuously met.
• To help ensure all junior care and ancillary staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home and the creation of a homely atmosphere.
• Report any ill health amongst clients and make requests for GP/Professional visits where necessary.
• Ensure that Clients Care Plans are completed and maintained in conjunction with Clients, Relatives and other Health Care Professionals, and in accordance with NMC guidelines and Company policy.
• Assess all aspects of Clients care needs and provide health supervision and direct Nursing Care.
• Assess social and health care needs of new Clients and maintain on-going assessment and review of other clients.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure that each Client within the Care Home has an individualised Care Plan. Client Care Plans to be reviewed on a bi-annual basis or more frequently as and when required, in accordance with NMC guidelines and Company policy.
• Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by the Home Manager. Ensure a clear and concise handover report is given to all relevant Staff Members at the end of each shift.
• Undertake tasks including distribution of prescribed medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and appropriate intervention in the management of chronic medical conditions and document the same in accordance with the Company's procedure and NMC guidelines.
• Liaise with health and social care professionals involved in the well being of individual residents to maintain an holistic approach to their care.
• Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Clients personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship exists with Clients.

• Acts at all times within NMC Code of Conduct.
• Maintain a current NMC registration.
• Be able to meet the criteria for Revalidation, maintaining a professional profile in accordance with NMC guidelines.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable, and confident in leading a team
• Good clinical judgement
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Active NMC pin without restrictions

What We Offer

Working at Highgate Care means being part of something special. You'll enjoy:

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people's lives every day
• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents