Job Title: Night Lead Nurse (RGN or RMN) - Nursing Home
Location: Portsmouth PO3
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £22.00-£24.00 per hour

Job Description

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) seeking a leadership role? We are a prestigious nursing home in Portsmouth seeking a dedicated Night Lead Nurse to provide clinical leadership and exceptional care throughout the night.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Staff Nurse or Ward Sister with extensive nursing home experience to step up into a vital Clinical Lead position on nights. You will be the senior clinical expert on site, ensuring the highest standards of elderly care are maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strong, autonomous clinical leadership to the night nursing team in a care home setting.
• Oversee and conduct safe and accurate medication rounds, ensuring full compliance with NMC standards.
• Work collaboratively in hand with the Deputy Manager and care team to implement and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Act as the Clinical Lead on shift, making decisive decisions and providing support to all staff.
• Ensure all care delivered is person-centred, upholding the dignity and respect of all residents.
• Mentor and support Student Nurses and junior members of the care team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with healthcare regulations and company policy.

• Uphold the highest standards of clinical governance and CQC compliance.

  Essential Requirements:

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with a valid NMC PIN.

• A minimum of 5 years’ post-registration experience, with significant experience in a nursing home environment.
• Proven experience in a senior nurse capacity (e.g., Staff Nurse, Ward Sister, Clinical Deputy Manager, or Night Lead).
• Extensive experience managing medication rounds and complex clinical care needs.
• The ability to work autonomously without supervision, demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

• A compassionate and dedicated approach to elderly care.

  The Shift & Benefits:

• Shift Pattern: Full-time nights (36-48 hours per week).

• Highly competitive hourly rate of £22 - £24.
• The opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a supportive environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
  

  How to Apply:

If you are an experienced RGN, RMN, Clinical Lead, or Senior Staff Nurse with the required skills and leadership qualities, we would love to hear from you.

Please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application and CV.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22.00-£24.00 per hour
Schedule:
* Night shift
Experience:
* Senior Nurse / Lead Nurse in a care home: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* NMC PIN (RGN or RMN) (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £22.00-£24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portsmouth PO3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Clinical Lead nurse: 5 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Portsmouth PO3 (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details