Registered Nurse (Relief)

Mha (Methodist Homes); Penarth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday (including bankHols)

Pension scheme

Life assurance

DBS checks and uniforms

Counselling support

Flexible annual leave options

Discounts (Blue Light, Health Service)

Induction and training

Long service awards

Job summary

MHA is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join Ty Gwyn care home in Penarth. You will lead an allocated team and deliver high-quality, person-centred care with dignity and respect.

You will oversee assessments, care plans and medication management, supervise staff, and contribute to training, audits and service improvements. Flexibility for relief shifts including nights and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC PIN
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experience supervising care staff
• Practical knowledge of care planning
• Good IT skills and experience with electronic care systems
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills
• Flexible shift pattern including nights and weekends
• Experience with older people desirable but training provided

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care for residents
• Meet residents' personal and clinical care needs and provide direct care as required
• Develop and review person-centred care plans with residents and families
• Manage medication safety and documentation per NMC and policy
• Maintain accurate nursing records
• Lead and supervise care staff during shifts and promote professional standards
• Contribute to training, supervision, and development of care staff
• Build relationships with residents, families and external professionals
• Escalate concerns or safeguarding issues per policy
• Participate in quality assurance, audits and service improvements

Skills

NMC PIN

Staff supervision

Care planning

IT skills

Communication

Leadership

Older people care

Flexible shifts

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Tools

Electronic care systems

Job description

Location: Ty Gwyn, Penarth

Hours: Relief 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.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous nursing records.
• 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.

Why join MHA?

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

Ty Gwyn care home in Penarth

Ty Gwyn is a peaceful and welcoming home set within its own grounds in a quiet residential area of Penarth. Colleagues work closely together to support residents in a calm, respectful and person-centred way.

The team culture is friendly and inclusive, helping new colleagues feel at home quickly. Guided by MHA's charitable values, colleagues promote dignity, independence and meaningful connection in all aspects of daily life.

For job seekers wanting to work in a supportive and community minded home, Ty Gwyn offers a fulfilling place to grow, learn and make a positive 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.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA's Recruitment Team.