Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (Band 5) – Leighton House Nursing Home

Full-time \| 33 hours per week \| £20 per hour

Leighton House is a specialist dementia nursing home in Epsom, Surrey providing excellent care to up to 26 residents in a recently refurbished, modern and warm environment. At Leighton House, we provide a high-standard clinical environment where Registered Nurses are empowered to lead. We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) to join our multidisciplinary team, ensuring our residents receive the sophisticated, person-centred care they deserve.

The Role:

As a Nurse, you will be responsible for the nursing care of our residents. You will have the clinical freedom to make critical decisions while supported by a management team that values your expertise.

• Clinical Management: Take the lead in assessing, planning, and implementing bespoke care plans that address complex physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Medication Administration: Oversee the safe storage and administration of medicines in strict accordance with NMC standards and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines.
• Decision Making: Act as the clinical lead on shift, utilizing your professional judgment to respond to emergencies and changing clinical conditions.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain impeccable records and lead detailed risk assessments to ensure a safe, compliant environment for both residents and staff.
• Advocacy: Act as a key point of contact for families and external healthcare professionals, ensuring the resident's voice is at the heart of all care decisions.

About You:

We are looking for a clinician who balances technical proficiency with deep empathy. To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Professional Status: A valid, clear NMC Pin (Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse).
• Clinical Expertise: Proven experience in a nursing home or acute setting, with a strong grasp of wound care, catheterisation, and end-of-life care.
• Regulatory Knowledge: A robust understanding of the Health and Social Care Act, including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA).
• Documentation Skills: Proficiency in digital care management systems with an eye for detail in clinical auditing.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills and the ability to mentor junior care staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Eligibility: While we welcome local applicants, we are also a licensed sponsor and will consider Tier 2 Visa sponsorship for highly qualified international candidates.

Your Benefits Package: Workplace Pension \| 5.6 weeks Annual Leave \| Lunch Provided \| On-Site Parking \| Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to join a dynamic and rewarding team?

At Leighton House, you won't be a number - you'll be at the heart of our home. If you're a compassionate and want the autonomy to do things properly, apply today. We review applications as they arrive, but as a small family run business it may take some time for us to respond.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Health \& wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Epsom KT17 4NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NMC PIN (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person