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    Leonard Cheshire

    Non-profit

    Registered Nurse

    Penzance, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-time£22.87 / hourPosted 6d ago
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    Job description

    General Information

    Location
    Penzance
    Service name
    St Teresa’s
    Closing date
    01-10-26
    Job type
    Full-Time
    Employment type
    Permanent
    Salary
    £22.87 per hour
    Job Description
    • Registered Nurse - Job Description 2024.pdf
    • Registered Nurse - Job Description 2024.pdf

    Description and requirements

    £22.87 per hour | Full time | Days | Nights | St Teresa's

    A home, not just a service

    Our St Teresa's service supports adults with physical disabilities. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, welcoming and empowering environment where every day brings new opportunities – whether that’s celebrating a personal milestone, supporting a medical need, or helping someone achieve more independence.

    Your working hours

    42 hours per week ( 3 x 12 hours + 1 x 6 hour early or late)
    You’ll need to be flexible to cover annual leave and sickness. 

    Shifts include:

    • Night shifts: 7:30pm - 8.00am
    • Day shifts: 7.30am - 8.00pm

    Why you’ll love working here

    As well as providing support for your wellbeing and development, we offer a fantastic range of benefits:

    • 33 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays
    • Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday!
    • Free Blue Light Card: Enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits
    • Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with competitive life cover
    • Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips
    • Career Development: Opportunities for apprenticeships and recognised qualifications
    • Free DBS check
    • Employee Assistance Programme: Support when you need it most, plus so much more!

    Enhanced pay: £1.00 per hour will only apply to night working (8pm Monday to 7am Friday) and weekend working (8pm Friday to 7am Monday). This does not apply to Sleep-Ins.

    What you’ll do

    • Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate personalised care plans
    • Lead, supervise and support a team of care staff
    • Administer and manage medicines safely
    • Provide nursing support in line with NMC guidelines and best practice
    • Monitor health and wellbeing, responding quickly to any changes
    • Support daily living tasks, promoting independence, dignity and choice
    • Liaise with families, health professionals and other agencies
    • Maintain accurate records and comply with all regulatory requirements

    You’ll receive full induction, training, and ongoing professional development.

    What helps you shine here

    • NMC registered nurse (essential)
    • Nursing experience in a residential/nursing home setting (essential)
    • A caring, empathetic and professional approach
    • Good leadership, communication and teamwork skills
    • Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and on-call
    • Experience in disability, residential or complex care nursing (advantageous but not essential)

    About Leonard Cheshire

    We exist to make sure everyone has the opportunity to live their life fully, regardless of the complexity of their care needs.

    Established over 75 years ago, we provide specialist support across residential care, supported living and respite services. Our teams work with people with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, sensory impairments and learning disabilities.

    Our goal is simple: to support disabled people to live, learn and work as independently as possible, with real choice and control over their lives. We’re proud to create welcoming, safe and empowering spaces that feel like home.

    Ready to apply?

    Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

    Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Leonard Cheshire

    Leonard Cheshire is a disability charity that supports thousands of people to live, work and develop their potential.

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