Registered Nurse (Relief) based at Weston and Queensway, Stafford

MHA; Stafford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Pension scheme

DBS checks and uniforms

Professional fees support

Counselling and hardship fund

Family-friendly policies

Induction and career progression

Job summary

We are seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (Relief) to join MHA at Weston and Queensway House in Stafford. You will lead a care team, coordinate care delivery and ensure residents’ safety and wellbeing in line with MHA values.

This role requires nursing leadership, strong clinical skills and a flexible approach to shifts, including nights and weekends. Full training and ongoing professional development are provided within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Care planning

Staff supervision

IT skills

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC PIN)

Job description

Registered Nurse (Relief) based at Weston and Queensway, Stafford

Location: Weston and Queensway, Stafford

Hours: 0 hours per week (Relief)

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

Weston & Queensway House care home in Stafford

Weston & Queensway House is a specialist dementia care home where colleagues support residents with compassion, patience and understanding. The team atmosphere is friendly and supportive, helping new colleagues build confidence in their roles.

Colleagues are encouraged to develop dementia specific skills, work collaboratively and contribute ideas that enhance residents’ wellbeing and quality of life. MHA’s charitable values underpin everything, promoting respect, dignity and kindness.

For job seekers interested in dementia care and wanting to be part of a close knit, purpose driven team, Weston & Queensway House provides a meaningful and supportive place to grow.

For more information about the home, please click here

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.