Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading care provider is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team at Wantage Nursing Home in England. This role requires providing personalized care to residents, conducting nursing assessments, and effectively communicating with families and staff. A commitment to clinical excellence and compassion for older people are essential. The position offers competitive pay and a positive work environment that values teamwork and continuous learning.

Benefits

Up to £3,000 joining bonus

Relocation packages

Occupational sick pay

Confidential employee advice service

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Experience in a clinical setting is essential.
• Ability to provide comprehensive nursing assessments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personalized care to residents.
• Regularly communicate with residents and their families.
• Conduct systematic and accurate nursing assessments.

Skills

Team work

Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Experience of working in a clinical setting

Excellent communication

Kindness and genuine care for older people

Ability to use the Nursing Process

Experience in infection control, nutrition, moving and handling

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - Days

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

£22.37 per hour

22 hours per week

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.

At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people and we’re dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. That’s why we provide a package that includes support for:

Your Wellbeing & Benefits

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)

Role responsibilities

• First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives and support colleagues with a positive culture
• You’ll give the highest quality of personalised care to 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 in writing
• 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

What skills do I need?

• Team work – a happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Experience of working in a clinical setting
• Excellent communication with a flexible approach
• Kindness and genuine care for older people, with respect and dignity for all
• Ability to use the Nursing Process to formulate initial Nursing Diagnosis by collecting data from subjective and objective information and then prioritising and managing care
• Experience of infection control, nutrition, moving and handling, wound care, phlebotomy and drug administration

Job Reference: 226167

We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

If you are applying internally, don’t forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

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. An enhanced 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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