Registered Nurse - Nights

Leonard Cheshire; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Registered Nurse for night shifts, responsible for delivering high standards of nursing and personal support. The ideal candidate will have current NMC registration and a solid understanding of nursing practices. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Wagestream

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory pension scheme

Access to Cash Health Plan

Development opportunities

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration required.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing theory and best practice.
• Flexibility to work rostered hours and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing and personal support to customers.
• Order and administer medication, record information.
• Lead and manage support staff effectively.

Skills

Nursing skills

Commitment to person-centred approach

Understanding of safeguarding requirements

Education

Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - nights 48 hours

A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday – Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday.

We would really love to hear from you if you have sound nursing skills, committed to a person-centred approach and an understanding of safeguarding requirements.

We are amongst the highest rated providers of care and supported living services in the UK, with 84% of our services rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by regulators.

St Teresa’s provides personalised support for up to 27 disabled adults.

Would you like to join our great team, supporting our values and ethos, continuing the fantastic work that we do in making a positive impact on the lives of people with a disability?

Responsibilities

• As a Registered Nurse with Leonard Cheshire, you will be responsible and accountable for providing the highest standards of nursing, clinical and personal support to our customers as outlined in Person Centred Plans.
• You will order and administer medication, ensure safe storage and record all information in accordance with internal procedures and NMC guidelines.
• Effectively leading a team of support staff, you will ensure the smooth and efficient management of the shift, prioritise and plan, delegating relevant activities for the support team, ensuring the needs of our customers are met within a safe and caring environment.
• You will support ongoing assessments, observe any changes in health and well-being, ensure records are maintained in a timely way, and support customers with physical care, personal hygiene needs and daily tasks.
• This is a challenging yet exciting opportunity, offering the chance to grow and develop as a member of the Leonard Cheshire team, making a difference to so many lives, to enjoy independence and fulfilment.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• A thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a qualified nurse (level 5).
• An understanding of the NMC code of conduct and relevant practice standards and guidance.
• Effective nursing practice in all basic registered nurse procedures.
• Flexibility to work rostered hours and on-call rota as required.

Additional information

Please see the job description (link below) for more details.

Proving quality, frontline care and support in our care homes, nursing homes and supported living services is at the very core of what we do. Our approach is based on the promotion of greater independence and choice for the people who we support, working with over 1,600 people with a disability every day.

Benefits

• Wagestream, option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before pay day (click here for more details).
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
• Access to a Cash Health Plan at very favourable rates.
• Great development opportunities through our apprenticeship schemes and chance to gain recognised qualifications.
• Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!

*We are currently under consultation proposing a change to the enhancement rates paid. If the proposal is accepted, from 1 December 2025 new enhancement rates of £1.00 per hour will only apply to night working (8pm Monday to 7am Friday) and weekend working (8pm Friday – 7am Monday). This does not apply to Sleep-ins.

We are amongst the highest rated providers of care and supported living services in the UK, with 87% of our services rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by regulators.

Contact and application

If you have any questions or further enquiries, please contact [e-mail] or call 0750 002 7146

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *