QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Essential

• A valid NMC PIN (RGN or RMN), with minimum of 3 years post PIN practice experience
• A passion for developing others and leading by example
• A calm, compassionate, and professional approach
• Satisfactory CRB / DBS checks

Desirable:

• Experience working in a care home or similar setting (Desirable)
• Knowledge of CIW standards and quality assurance frameworks

We are Hiring: Lead Nurse – Swn y Mor Care Centre, Port Talbot
Are you a skilled and motivated Registered Nurse looking to step into a leadership role? Would you thrive in a well-resourced, purpose-led care home where your experience can shape clinical excellence?
At Swn y Mor Care Centre, a 91-bed service providing nursing and residential care in Port Talbot, we are excited to introduce a new Lead Nurse role as part of our evolving management team. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine hands-on clinical practice with dedicated leadership time in a flexible and supportive environment.
Hours: Flexible – from 16 to 40 hours per week (depending on availability)
**Whether you’re looking for 16 hours or a full-time 40-hour role, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role - As Lead Nurse, you will:

• Lead clinical shifts and oversee safe, effective care delivery
• Take on 16 supernumerary hours per week to focus on staff mentoring, audits, compliance, and clinical development
• Support nurses and senior carers with training, supervisions, and practice oversight
• Lead on clinical governance, care planning, medication safety, and infection control
• Play a key role in CIW inspection readiness and continuous service improvement
• Liaise with families, professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team