Registered Nurse - Care Home Services | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Rayleigh is seeking a full-time staff nurse to join their nursing team. This role involves assessing the holistic mental and physical health needs of residents, alongside supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers numerous benefits including a generous holiday package and professional development support. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in residents' care.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension contributions

Staff discounts via Blue Light Card

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Key member of the nursing team responsible for holistic mental and physical health assessments.
• Willingness to go the extra mile for residents' care.
• Supervision and support are provided for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop care plans for clients requiring admission.
• Supervise junior staff and impart knowledge.
• Take charge of the unit in the absence of senior staff.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Motivated

Good communication skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of a full time staff nurse at Rawreth Court Care Home. A unique career opportunity to become a key member of the nursing team, you must be enthusiastic, motivated with good communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. You must be a team player and willing to go the extra mile for our residents care.

You will be responsible for the holistic mental health, physical health and social care needs assessment and the development, implementation and evaluation of clients who require admission to our Nursing Home.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Support and Wellbeing

• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

The post holder will work under the overall supervision of the Registered Care Home Manager or Deputy.

However, the post holder when they have completed their preceptorship will regularly be required to work without direct supervision and will be designated to take charge of the unit in the absence of senior staff. In addition, the post holder will be expected to gain leadership skills that allow safe practice to be upheld whilst able to take charge of junior staff to undertake relevant forms of care. The post holder will supervise junior staff and to be able to impart knowledge to qualified and teach unqualified and students, including basic or post basic students.

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Dec 2025.