Night Lead Nurse

At Hammerson House, we provide exceptional care for over 100 residents across our residential, nursing, dementia, respite, and palliative care teams. 

We are looking for a Night Lead Nurse to provide senior clinical leadership during night shifts, ensuring the highest standards of care and safety for our residents. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to take the next step in their career, leading a dedicated team and making a real difference in the lives of those we care for.

What will your typical night involve?

As Night Lead Nurse, you will play a key role in maintaining the highest clinical standards while ensuring a supportive and well-structured care environment for residents and staff. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing clinical leadership to Registered Nurses, Team Leaders, Senior Carers, and Health Care Assistants, ensuring high-quality care delivery.
• Working closely with the Registered Manager and Household Manager, addressing staffing, quality concerns, and operational efficiency.
• Overseeing medication management, audits, and clinical practices, ensuring compliance with CQC standards and best practices.
• Supporting and mentoring team members, fostering a culture of learning and professional development.
• Responding to incidents, concerns, and complaints with professionalism and compassion.
• Promoting effective communication between teams, residents, and their families.
• Upholding Jewish cultural practices, including dietary rules, religious observances, and end-of-life care.
• Supporting HR processes, including attendance management, performance reviews, and disciplinary procedures.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will be a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering person-centred care.

This is more than just a nursing role—it’s a chance to lead, support, and inspire a team while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for our residents. You’ll play a key part in maintaining excellent clinical standards, mentoring your team, and fostering a culture of compassionate, person-centred care.

Essential requirements:

• Registered Nurse (Level 2) with an ENB941 or certificated assessor qualification.
• Strong knowledge of NMC guidelines and best practices in elderly care.
• Experience in leading and supervising teams in a care setting.
• Confidence in managing emergency situations, providing reassurance to residents and staff.
• Excellent communication skills, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

What is in it for you?

• A supportive and friendly working environment, where your leadership makes a real impact.
• Highly competitive salary.
• 247.5 hours of annual leave, increasing over time.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance your leadership and clinical skills.
• Free uniform and an enhanced DBS check at no cost to you.
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme – £500 (T&Cs apply).
• Subsidised staff restaurant (at Nightingale House and Hammerson House).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Perkbox

Hours

Full-time – 37.5 hours per week (Night shifts) - Please note, dure to training or meetings you may be required to work sometime in the day time hower this will be agreed upon giving you notice.

Salary

Starting from £45,000 per annum

Apply Now

If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about providing high-quality care, we’d love to hear from you!

At Nightingale Hammerson, we value not just experience but also the qualities that make a great Night Lead Nurse—compassion, leadership, and dedication to improving the lives of older people.

Values

We embrace and embody our core values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity, and Teamwork in everything we do.

Agencies

No agencies, please.

Safeguarding

All positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, completed upon successful application. We handle all applications individually, following our policies and organisational requirements.

Sponsorship

Please do not apply if you require sponsorship.

Diversity

At Nightingale Hammerson, we champion diversity and inclusion. Our team reflects the communities and residents we serve, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be themselves.