Registered Nurse - Bank days and Nights

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team at Cheadle Grange in Stockport, providing bank cover days and nights. You’ll work under the person in charge, maintain high standards of care, and ensure care plans are up to date in line with NMC guidelines.

You will support junior staff, liaise with health professionals, and carry out nursing duties including medications and care planning to deliver person-centred care for our residents.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC pin and up-to-date practice.
• Ability to lead a small team and coordinate care plans.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care in line with care plans and NMC guidelines.
• Assist junior staff and ensure a homely atmosphere in the Home.
• Administer prescribed medications and document appropriately.
• Maintain individualised Care Plans and conduct regular reviews.
• Liaise with health professionals to support residents’ wellbeing.
• Ensure accurate records and timely handovers at shifts.

Skills

NMC registration

NMC Code of Conduct

Team leadership

Clinical judgement

Patient-centred care

Flexibility

Job description

Job Description: Registered Nurse Bank days and nights

Location:Cheadle Grange, 263a, Edgeley Road, Stockport

Job Type: Bank cover, days and nights available

Salary: £22.71 per hour

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 us in our next phase as we open are at an exciting time hereat CheadleGrange in Stockport. 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

If you believe that kindness and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you.