Job Title: Registered Nurse
Reporting To: Head of Care
Location: Beaumont College
Hours: 40 per/week (Term Time Only 38 wks)
Salary: £33,628.40 - £42,548.40, TTO
About The Role
To work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, person-centred nursing care and health support to individuals within our college and residential provision, including people with learning disabilities, autism and physical/complex health needs.
The postholder will:
- Deliver high professional standards in line with the NMC Code, current legislation, and organisational policies and procedures.
- Provide practice leadership to care and support teams, strengthening quality, safety, and consistency of care across a 24-hour service.
- Support individuals to achieve the best possible outcomes, promoting independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing.
Key responsibilties:
A. Professional Practice & Governance
• Maintain active NMC registration, practice within scope, and meet revalidation requirements.
• Maintain professional development and evidence-based practice in line with the NMC Code, standards and guidance.
• Contribute to the development and review of organisational policies, procedures and clinical pathways where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation and records (paper/electronic) in line with NMC and organisational requirements.
• Comply with information governance and data protection requirements (including appropriate confidentiality and information sharing).
B. Person-Centred Nursing Care (College)
• Undertake nursing assessments and develop, implement and review person-centred care plans, health action plans and risk assessments.
• Deliver and oversee nursing interventions and clinical procedures as required:
• Catheter care/catheterisation
• Enteral feeding support (PEG/NG)
• Tracheostomy care and suction (where applicable)
• Wound/pressure area care and tissue viability support
• Epilepsy care planning and seizure management support
• Oxygen Management
• Promote health and wellbeing through health surveillance, health promotion and early intervention, enabling access to learning and meaningful activities.
• Recognise deterioration, respond appropriately, and escalate to relevant health professionals/emergency services in line with policy.
C. Medicines Management
• Ensure safe handling, administration, storage and disposal of medicines in line with legislation, organisational policy and professional standards.
• Support medicines optimisation, PRN protocols (where used), allergy awareness, and accurate e-MAR documentation.
• Identify, report and support investigation of medicines incidents/near misses, promoting learning and improvement.
D. Safeguarding & Risk Management
• Maintain competence in safeguarding children and adults (as relevant to the service) and follow organisational safeguarding procedures.
• Act in the best interests of individuals and escalate concerns promptly where abuse or risk is suspected.
• Support the Service Manager/Clinical Lead with risk assessment, management of incidents, and implementation of learning.
• Promote safe environments through infection prevention and control, health & safety compliance, and safe use of equipment.
E. Communication & Multi-Agency Working
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships based on mutual respect.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, families, advocates, and staff, making reasonable adjustments for communication and sensory needs.
• Liaise with external professionals and agencies (e.g., GP, Community LD Team, SALT, OT, physiotherapy, dietetics, specialist nurses) to ensure continuity of care.
• Contribute to robust admission, transition and discharge planning, ensuring safe and coordinated care.
F. Practice Leadership, Observations & Competency (Key Requirement)
• Provide visible practice leadership across the college and residential setting, modelling high standards and supporting safe decision-making.
• Complete practice observations of care delivery (e.g., medicines practice, IPC, documentation, dignity/respect, delegated health tasks) and provide timely feedback and coaching to improve outcomes.
• Undertake and/or support competency assessments for support staff and nurses (as appropriate), including:
• Medicines administration and related processes
• Delegated Health tasks (where delegated and within policy)
• Record keeping and care planning standards
• Infection prevention and control practices
• Support induction, mentoring and ongoing development of staff, promoting reflective practice and lifelong learning.
• Ensure appropriate delegation and oversight, monitoring outcomes to maintain safe and effective care.
G. Quality Improvement & Service Contribution
• Contribute to audits, quality reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives using feedback, incident learning and reflective practice.
• Support the management of compliments and complaints in line with policy, ensuring learning is shared and embedded.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision/clinical supervision and appraisal (PDP).
Support effective and efficient use of resources and contribute to procurement decisions where required
Our Core Values
Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.
Why Choose Us?
Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.
Still not convinced?
We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2026 in the United Kingdom.
We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland
We are a Disability confident committed company.
We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our childrens home are rated Good or Outstanding.
Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.