Registered Nurse
Location: Lewin House, Aylesbury HP19 9HP. Pay rate: £25.03 per hour. Contracted hours: 36 hours per week, including alternative weekends.
About the Role
Are you a Registered Nurse who thrives on making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people? Are you qualified with a current NMC pin? Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, kindness and compassion will be at the core of everything you do.
As the only nurse on the shift at times, you will be responsible for leading and managing the care team to ensure high standards of nursing and personal care are met, providing clinical leadership and guidance where necessary. You will deliver, monitor and re‑evaluate care needs in partnership with each resident, their key carers, family members and the wider team at the home, as well as liaising effectively with GPs, hospitals and external agencies.
The role is incredibly rewarding, and you will regularly be presented with a wide range of clinical experiences to develop your skills and opportunities for career development, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging, and rewarding environment. Work hours are flexible; we also offer casual hours for greater work‑life balance.
Lewin House is a modern and spacious care home with 70 individual rooms across four wings and plenty of other facilities, including specialist nursing units, communal and outdoor space, and a varied programme of activities.
Benefits
Our roles offer greater flexibility in working patterns, more autonomy with decision making, and the opportunity to build close relationships with the residents in your care in a consultative, case‑management role.
* 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
* Fully funded renewal of NMC PIN
* Payment of Tier 2 visa application fee for eligible nurses
* A company pension
* Free uniform
* Free DBS
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for each successful recommendation
* Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and more
About You
You will be a qualified Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse and currently registered with NMC. You will have post‑registration experience, evidence continuing professional development activities, and be comfortable working autonomously. You will have a clear understanding of regulatory frameworks.
Experience or willingness to train in the following areas is required:
* Medication administration
* Catheterisation
* End of life care
* Verification of death
* Syringe drivers
* Gastrostomy care
* Venepuncture
* Diabetic awareness
* Tissue viability
* Epilepsy awareness
* Management of deterioration – sepsis awareness
You will be a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to build positive working relationships. As a supportive leader, you will motivate your team to always deliver the best possible care to our residents.
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