Senior Registered Nurse
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Maidstone |
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1463854563 |
Summary
Please note that this role DOES NOT offer Tier 2 sponsorship
Senior Registered Nurse (RGN) – Day Shifts – Up to £46,800
This nursing home cares for older people living with dementia and mental health conditions in a setting designed to feel calm, settled and genuinely homely. As Senior Registered Nurse (RGN), you will support the Deputy and Home Manager in a busy service, taking a lead role in resident enquiries, pre-assessments, admission and auditing.
Before You Apply
You must be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a valid NMC registration.
Recent nursing home experience is essential.
Applicants must be confident acting as nurse in charge in a busy care setting.
Key Job Details
- Salary up to £46,800 depending on experience
- 40 hours per week
- Day shifts
- Permanent contract
- Nursing home for older adults
- Specialist care: dementia and EMI
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
- Direct involvement in admissions and pre-assessment decisions
- Opportunity to influence care standards and audit outcomes
- Stable, established nursing home environment
- Pension scheme
- Onsite parking
- Uniform provided
- Subsidised meals
- Paid DBS check
What You’ll Need
- Valid NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse (RGN)
- Proven experience working in a nursing home environment
- Experience leading shifts and supervising care staff
- Strong knowledge of dementia care and clinical governance
- Confidence managing admissions and resident assessments
What You’ll Do
- Act as nurse in charge during day shifts, overseeing clinical practice and staffing
- Complete pre-admission assessments and support the admissions process
- Liaise with families, external professionals and hospital teams
- Support the Deputy and Home Manager with audits and compliance checks
- Monitor medication management, care planning and risk assessments
- Provide hands-on nursing care for residents with dementia and complex mental health needs
What Happens After You Apply
Applications are reviewed against the essential criteria. Shortlisted Senior Registered Nurse candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview and meet the management team.
Reference: WILL209196/TL
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