Registered Nurses

Erskine Veterans Charity; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity for veterans in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to lead a care team. You will ensure the delivery of high care standards for residents with complex needs. Key responsibilities include administering medication, evaluating care plans, and supporting families. Ideal candidates will have a valid NMC PIN and strong communication skills. The role offers various benefits including a welcome bonus and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £500

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Employer pension contribution

Flexible working considered

Opportunities for training & development

Free On-Site Parking

Health and Wellbeing Scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a valid NMC PIN.
• Experience providing care to residents with complex needs.
• Ability to lead a team and work independently when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver excellent care standards.
• Administer medication and evaluate care plans.
• Communicate effectively with residents and their families.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

Valid NMC PIN

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurses

Erskine Home, Bishopton

Full Time & Part Time applicants considered

Our service is provided in a 24/7, 365 days environment; shifts include weekends & bank holidays

Our standard shifts are 12½ hours (includes unpaid break) and are rotational between Day Shift and Night Shift

Day Shift: 07:30 – 20:00

Night Shift: 19:30 – 08:00

Grade 5 Salary £36,165 - £40,686 per annum (pro rata)

Pay Award Pending

Closing Date: Sunday 7th December 2025

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse, with a valid NMC PIN, you will be responsible for leading a team to ensure the delivery of excellent standards of care to our residents who have wide-ranging and complex needs including dementia. You will be a key part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team including Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Speech & Language Therapist, Physiotherapist, Podiatrist, care staff, local GPs and other NHS healthcare professionals.

You will administer medication, review and evaluate electronic care plans and provide clinical guidance to the care team whilst delivering best practice continually. You will take responsibility for the well-being of our residents, making sure their physical, emotional and social needs are met. You will develop a real connection with them and their families, treating them with the kindness, dignity and respect that they deserve. You will be accountable for making sure policies and Care Inspectorate standards are met.

You will have a kind, warm and caring nature, be patient and understanding and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative to lead the team in the absence of the House Manager. You’ll regularly communicate with residents, their families and staff so strong communication skills (both verbal and written) are a must.

Benefits

• Dayforce Wallet – employees have the power to request up to 90% of their earned pay, on-demand, in between pay periods with Dayforce Wallet
• Successful candidates for this post will receive a welcome bonus of £500 (pro rata for part time) paid in instalments - £250 after 3 months service and a further £250 after 6 months service
• 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year, at the rate of 1 additional day for 5 years
• Employer pension contribution
• Re-imbursement of professional care fees
• Structured Induction programme
• Flexible working considered
• Opportunities for training & development
• Enhanced sick & maternity pay
• In-house Occupational Health Service
• Free On-Site Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme
• Blue Light Card

Please note

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine are unable to provide sponsorship. If you are selected for interview, you will receive an invite by email (please ensure you check your spam / junk mailbox).

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland Check. Where a candidate has resided in the UK for less than five years and lived / remained in a country for six months or more, in addition to a Disclosure/PVG, they will be asked to complete a criminal records check application via HireRight.

Please apply online at erskine.org.uk/careers. If you require the application in another format please contact the HR Department on 0800 085 7191. Erskine are an Equal Opportunities Employer