Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse looking to advance your career in a supportive care environment in Epsom, Surrey? This opportunity at Leighton House Nursing Home offers a rewarding role where clinical excellence and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything. The home welcomes both local applicants and highly qualified international candidates, with Skilled Worker (Tier 2) visa sponsorship available for those who meet the required criteria.
In this position, the nurse will play a key role in delivering high-quality care while supporting and mentoring junior staff to maintain a culture of continuous improvement. Applicants must hold a valid and clear NMC PIN as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), alongside strong clinical experience gained in a nursing home or acute setting. A solid understanding of essential practices such as wound care, catheterisation, and end-of-life care is important, along with excellent communication skills to ensure effective collaboration with residents, families, and the wider care team.
Position: Registered Nurse (Band 5)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £23 per hour
Location: Epsom, Surrey
Job Overview
Registered Nurse (Band 5) – Leighton House Nursing Home
Full-time | 33 hours per week | £23 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 and aim to respond within five working days.
Application Process
Application Deadline
Open until filled