Registered Nurse (Days) based at Maple Leaf House, Ripley

MHA; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday including bank hols

Strong pension and life assurance

Free DBS checks and uniforms

Counselling and chaplaincy support

Annual leave flex options (buy/sell)

Job summary

Maple Leaf House, Ripley, requires a Registered Nurse (Days) to lead nursing care and a dedicated team in a supportive environment operated by MHA. The role focuses on high-quality clinical care, leadership over care staff and ensuring care plans are implemented with compassion and professionalism.

You will oversee medication management, contribute to staff development and maintain strong relationships with residents, families and external professionals, delivering person-centred care aligned

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a current NMC PIN.
• Experience supervising, training and supporting care staff.
• Ability to lead assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality nursing care for residents.
• Take responsibility for ensuring residents’ personal and clinical care needs are met, providing direct care where required.
• Develop, implement and review person-centred care and support plans in partnership with residents and families.
• Manage and oversee medication safely, from ordering and storage to administration and documentation, in line with NMC and organisational requirements.
• Lead, support and supervise care staff during shifts, promoting high standards and professional practice.
• Contribute to training, supervision, appraisal and development of care staff.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and external professionals, ensuring effective communication.
• Escalate and report concerns, incidents or safeguarding issues in line with policy and the NMC Code.
• Participate in quality assurance, audits and service improvement activities.

Skills

NMC PIN

Leadership

Communication

IT skills

Education

Nursing qualification

Tools

Electronic care systems

Job description

Registered Nurse (Days) based at Maple Leaf House, Ripley

Hours: Permanent - Full Time - 38.5 hours per week

Salary: £25.55 per hour

About the role

We are looking for a compassionate and committed Registered Nurse to join our team at MHA. This is a rewarding role where you will provide high-quality nursing care and leadership, supporting residents to live with dignity, comfort and purpose.

As a Registered Nurse, you will lead an allocated team, oversee care delivery and support the wider management team to ensure safe, effective and person-centred care in line with MHA’s values and professional standards.

What you will do

• Lead the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality nursing care for residents.
• Take responsibility for ensuring residents’ personal and clinical care needs are met, providing direct care where required.
• Develop, implement and review person-centred care and support plans in partnership with residents and families.
• Manage and oversee medication safely, from ordering and storage to administration and documentation, in line with NMC and organisational requirements.
• Lead, support and supervise care staff during shifts, promoting high standards and professional practice.
• Contribute to training, supervision, appraisal and development of care staff.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and external professionals, ensuring effective communication.
• Escalate and report concerns, incidents or safeguarding issues in line with policy and the NMC Code.
• Participate in quality assurance, audits and service improvement activities.

About you

We are looking for a confident, caring professional who is committed to delivering excellent nursing care.

You will bring:

• Registered Nurse qualification with a current NMC PIN.
• Evidence of ongoing professional and clinical development.
• Experience of supervising, training and supporting care staff.
• Practical knowledge and experience of care planning.
• Good IT skills and confidence using electronic care systems.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and a person-centred approach.
• A flexible approach to working shift patterns, including nights and weekends.
• Experience of working with older people is desirable but not essential, as full support and training will be provided.

You will be joining an organisation with strong values and a supportive culture, where nursing practice is built on compassion, professionalism and respect. At MHA, nurses are empowered to lead, develop and make a meaningful difference every day.

Rewards and benefits

In addition to a competitive hourly rate, you will enjoy:

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time).
• A strong pension scheme and life assurance
• Support with professional fees in relevant roles
• Free DBS checks and uniforms
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
• A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications and clear career progression
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution

About the home

Maple Leaf House care home in Ripley

Maple Leaf House is a warm and inclusive home where colleagues work with shared purpose to support people living with dementia. The team environment is friendly and encouraging, helping new colleagues feel welcome, valued and confident from their first day.

Colleagues play an essential role in creating a calm and respectful atmosphere where residents can live with dignity and independence. Guided by MHA’s charitable values, the home promotes teamwork, compassion and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

For job seekers looking for purposeful work in a supportive team, Maple Leaf House offers a rewarding place to build specialist skills and make a meaningful difference.

Where the role requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS check, the successful candidate will be required to join and maintain membership of the DBS Update Service. MHA will pay for the DBS check and will provide an additional payment through payroll equivalent to the standard annual Update Service subscription fee. Further details will be provided during onboarding.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.