Registered Nurse (days)

Highgate Care; Poynton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training and progression

Meaningful impact daily

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care in Stockport is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our close-knit team at Bowerfield Court. You will deliver person-centred care, support residents' wellbeing and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team.

You will follow care plans, monitor health, administer medications, and maintain accurate records, while upholding NMC standards and ensuring compassionate, dignified care.

Qualifications

• Active NMC pin without restrictions.
• Current NMC registration is essential.
• Full nursing qualification and registration with the NMC.
• Previous care or nursing home experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to residents according to care plans.
• Work with junior staff to ensure efficient home operations and a homely atmosphere.
• Report ill health to GP and arrange visits when needed.
• Maintain and review client care plans with residents and families.
• Assess care needs and provide nursing supervision.
• Maintain accurate records and bi-annual care plan reviews.
• Distribute prescribed medications and perform basic nursing procedures.
• Liaise with health and social care professionals for holistic care.
• Ensure compliance with NMC guidelines and company policy.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Leadership

Clinical judgement

Team motivation

Flexible

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

Job Description: Registered Nurse

Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £21.91

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 (Bowerfield Court, 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.