Registered Nurse

Sanctuary Group; Wantage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Wantage is searching for a Registered Nurse to deliver personalized care in a clinical setting. This role involves collaborating with residents and their families, conducting thorough nursing assessments, and maintaining high care standards. The position offers up to 44 hours per week at a competitive rate of £22.37 per hour with additional perks including a relocation package. Candidates must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Up to £3,000 joining bonus

Occupational sick pay

Confidential employee advice service

Cycle to Work scheme

Contributory pension plan

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Complimentary meals during long shifts

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a clinical setting is essential.
• Good communication skills are necessary, with a flexible approach.
• Experience with infection control, nutrition, and phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality of personalized care per individual care plans.
• Communicate regularly with residents, families, and staff.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of residents' needs.

Skills

Team work

Communication

Nursing Process

Infection control

Wound care

Drug administration

Education

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Job description

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Department: Health and Social Care (Nursing Staff)

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Closing Date:

Salary: £22.37 per hour

Requisition: 226167

Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.

Registered Nurse - Days

Wantage Nursing Home, Garston Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7AR

£22.37 per hour

Up to 44 hours available - Alternative Weekends

We pay up to £3,000 when you join Sanctuary Care. Relocation packages are also available.

Why work for us?

Be Part of a Care Provider Leading the Way in Clinical Excellence

At Sanctuary Care, we’re dedicated to enriching the lives of every resident, every day. Our pioneering Clinical Strategy, developed in collaboration with Nursing, Operational and Learning & Development teams, places resident wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

We’re proud to be shortlisted for two prestigious Nursing Times Awards 2025, recognising our commitment to delivering advanced clinical care in the comfort and familiarity of our residents’ homes.

Our innovative approach is setting new standards in the social care sector, with initiatives including:

Opportunities to undertake Enhanced and Advanced Practice Degree and Masters modules for Registered Nurses

A Nationwide Clinical Skills Programme for team leaders and care colleagues

A dedicated Clinical Telephone Advice Line pilot for residential homes

Regular Quality and Clinical Forums to share best practice and projects

Clinical focus projects to refresh, improve and share clinical knowledge

A structured Preceptorship Programme for Registered Nurses and Registered Nursing Associates

Introduction of Nursing Quality Improvement Partner roles

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-thinking care provider that values continuous learning and clinical excellence, Sanctuary Care is the place for you.

Your Mind and Body

Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)

Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare

A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

Reimbursement of annual NMC Pin registration fee

Additional compensation for overtime

Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice

Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform

Securing your future with our contributory pension plan, matched up to 7%

Life assurance

Enhanced Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared) after qualifying period

Your Job

A clinical training team providing a wide range of courses to support our Nurses with their clinical knowledge and skills

Support in meeting NMC revalidation requirements for CPD

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Complimentary meals during long shifts

Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities

Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network

Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards

CQC/CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Are you our next Registered Nurse? Here’s more about the role:

First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives – let’s support our colleagues too and have fun in the process

You’ll give the highest quality of personalised care to our residents in line with their individual care plans that you prepare and monitor

You’ll regularly communicate with residents, their families and staff both verbally and written

Providing comprehensive , systematic and accurate nursing assessments of the physical, psychological and social needs of the residents will be at the heart of your day

It’s very simple – if we can be the best Registered Nurse we can be by being kind and supportive in every way to our residents, their families and our colleagues, then we’re all doing a great job.

What skills do I need?

Team work! A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home

You will be Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

You will have experience of working in a clinical setting

Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach

You will also be kind and have a real genuine like for older people and their needs, ensuring we treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve

You will use a good Nursing Process to formulate initial Nursing Diagnosis by collecting data from subjective and objective information given and then prioritising and managing care

You will have experience of infection control, nutrition, moving and handling, wound care, phlebotomy and drug administration.

Job Reference: 226167

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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
Anenhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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Job Reference: 226167