Registered Nurse / RGN

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

Job summary

A leading care organization in Swadlincote is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join their team. You will provide high-quality nursing support, oversee a team of support staff, and ensure the well-being of the residents. This full-time position offers day shifts and various employee perks, promoting personal and professional growth within an established care setting.

Benefits

Wagestream, option to withdraw pay early

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory pension scheme

Access to a Cash Health Plan

Development opportunities and training

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with up-to-date nursing knowledge and practices.
• Ability to lead a team of support staff effectively.
• Proven experience in patient care and administration.
• Ability to observe and respond to changes in health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing and clinical support to customers as per care plans.
• Lead a team of support staff for efficient shift management.
• Ensure proper storage and administration of medications.
• Maintain accurate records and provide personal care assistance.

Skills

Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Knowledge of nursing theory and best practice

Understanding of the NMC code of conduct

Flexibility in work hours

Education

Nursing qualification at level 5

Job description

Registered Nurse / RGN

Leonard Cheshire

Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire

• Permanent
• Full-time

Newlands House is home for 35 people with physical disabilities. The home has a "Good" CQC rating. We are based on Main Street, Netherseal, Swadlincote DE12 8DA. Please check the location before applying. Due to lack of public transport to Newlands House, you will need access to transport or you will live in the Netherseal area.

Full time, 36 hours. Day Shifts. Shifts are from 07:30-19:30. 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.

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? 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. You will 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, observing any changes in health and well-being. You will ensure that 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.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• 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.

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.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards to include:

• Wagestream, option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before pay day.
• 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.

If you have any questions or further enquiries, please contact or call 0783 410 7791. 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 (PVG membership in Scotland) 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