Senior Nurse

Oakham Grange; Barleythorpe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential nursing facility in Barleythorpe seeks a skilled Senior Nurse for a temporary 6-month maternity cover role. The position offers £23.28 per hour with 12-hour shifts focusing on high-quality person-centred care. The ideal candidate will have clinical skills and experience in a residential setting, with responsibilities including administration of medications and effective communication within a healthcare team.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity pay

Double pay on bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Free meal on shift

Increased annual leave with service

Free parking

CPD and extensive training

Qualifications

• Experience in providing end-of-life care and daily assessment of residents.
• Ability to work autonomously while maintaining team collaboration.
• Experience in a residential care setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care to residents.
• Perform clinical tasks including venepuncture and wound care.
• Deliver excellent end-of-life care and assess residents' needs.

Skills

venepuncture

wound care

nursing assessments

catheterisation (male and female)

administration of medications

strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Nurse Temporary 6 months maternity cover. £23.28 per hour - Up to £50,843 per annum pro-rata. 12 hour shifts, full time - days and nights. Oakham Grange seeks a skilled nurse to deliver high standards of care within a supportive, autonomous clinical team led by a qualified nurse management team.

Oakham Grange is set in Barleythorpe, Oakham, offering a modern residential nursing and support environment with a patient-centred approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care to residents with a focus on person-centred support and safety.
• Perform clinical tasks including venepuncture, wound care, nursing assessments, male and female catheterisation, and administration of medications (e.g., insulin, IM injections, intravenous medications) as required, with training provided where needed.
• Deliver excellent end-of-life care and continually assess residents’ changing needs, updating care plans accordingly.
• Communicate effectively with the wider MDT (specialist nurses, therapists, GPs) and utilise clinical tools such as RESTORE 2.
• Work with a team while maintaining autonomy, contributing to a professional, supportive environment and adhering to core values of Competence, Choice and Compassion.

Qualifications

• Clinical skills: venepuncture, wound care, nursing assessments, catheterisation (male and female), and administration of medications (insulin, IM, IV) with training available.
• Ability to provide end-of-life care and daily assessment of residents to update care plans.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to person-centred care.
• Experience within a residential care setting is desirable; training and induction are provided.

Benefits

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Double pay on bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free meal on shift
• Increase in annual leave with length of service
• Free parking
• Opportunities to mentor students and junior staff
• Time allocated for CPD and extensive training, including induction
• Quality line management and supervision
• Staff forums to have your say
• Shopping and retail discounts
• Free employee counselling scheme

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Equal Opportunity

We don’t just accept difference—we welcome it. We celebrate diversity in sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, religion or any other characteristic. We are committed to empowering residents and staff through a culture of mutual respect and excellence in care.