Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD)

Phoenix Care Staff LTD; Ingoldmells; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Care Staff LTD is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality care within our clinical service. You will assess health needs, develop care plans, and ensure accurate documentation following NMC standards and service policy.

The role includes leading shifts, supervising staff, and maintaining strong communication with GPs, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality nursing care in accordance with individual care plans and guidelines.
• Assess service users’ physical and mental health needs and escalate deterioration.
• Develop, review and update care plans, risk assessments and clinical documentation.
• Undertake clinical tasks including wound care, PEG feeding, pressure sore prevention, glucose monitoring, and vital signs.
• Support pain management, comfort and wellbeing while promoting dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise shifts to ensure clinical priorities are managed.
• Provide guidance to Healthcare Assistants and support staff within their competence.
• Maintain accurate nursing records, daily notes and care evaluations.
• Participate in handovers and communicate with GPs, community nurses and other professionals.
• Promote safeguarding and confidentiality in line with policy and legislation.
• Maintain infection control, PPE use, and incident reporting.

Job description

Clinical Care and Nursing Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will be required to:

• Deliver high-quality nursing care in accordance with individual care plans, clinical assessments, and best practice guidelines.
• Assess service users’ physical and mental health needs, identifying deterioration and escalating appropriately.
• Develop, review, and update care plans, risk assessments, and clinical documentation.
• Undertake clinical tasks including (where required):
  • Wound care and dressing changes
  • PEG feeding care and management
  • Pressure area prevention and treatment
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Vital signs and observations
• Ensure service users receive appropriate support for pain management, comfort, and wellbeing.
• Promote dignity, privacy, and respect in all aspects of care.

Medication Management

• Administer medicines safely and in line with NMC standards and service policy.
• Maintain accurate medication records (MAR charts, controlled drug registers, audits).
• Monitor service users for medication side effects and report concerns promptly.
• Ensure safe storage, ordering, and disposal of medicines.
• Report and document medication errors or near misses in line with policy.

Leadership and Supervision

• Lead and coordinate the shift, ensuring clinical priorities are managed effectively.
• Supervise, support, and guide Senior Carers, Healthcare Assistants, and support staff.
• Delegate duties appropriately while ensuring staff work within their competence.
• Provide clinical advice and direction to care staff.
• Support the induction and development of new staff and agency workers.

Documentation and Communication

• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation including:
  • Daily notes
  • Care plans and evaluations
  • Clinical charts and monitoring records
• Participate in handovers to ensure effective communication between shifts.
• Communicate effectively with service users, families, GPs, community nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to MDT reviews and referrals as required.

Safeguarding and Professional Practice

• Promote safeguarding and report any concerns immediately in line with legislation and local policy.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements.
• Work in line with the NMC Code and professional accountability standards.
• Maintain professional boundaries and uphold high standards of conduct.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Ensure infection prevention and control procedures are followed.
• Promote safe practice across the service, including moving and handling and correct use of PPE.
• Report and manage incidents, accidents, safeguarding concerns, and clinical emergencies.
• Participate in audits, quality checks, and risk management processes.
• Ensure emergency procedures are followed (fire safety, first aid response, escalation pathways).

Professional Standards

The Registered Nurse must:

• Maintain a valid NMC registration and revalidation requirements.
• Work within scope of practice and demonstrate accountability for clinical decisions.
• Provide leadership that promotes a safe, respectful, and effective care environment.
• Demonstrate strong communication, professionalism, and compassion at all times.