Staff Nurse in Dunfermline

Are you a registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering safe, dignified and person-centred care?

WHAT WE OFFER

• National Living Wage accredited employer
• Wide range of employee benefits, including access to counselling
• Free annual staff uniform
• Cash-back healthcare scheme (covering you and up to four children)
• A role where your clinical judgement and contribution are genuinely valued
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• The opportunity to make a real difference to residents’ lives every day

At Bandrum Nursing Home, nursing is about much more than clinical tasks. It is about providing safe, skilled clinical, trauma informed care while taking the time to understand each resident as an individual. As one of our Staff Nurses, you will combine strong clinical practice with a genuine person-centred approach, helping our residents to receive safe, effective and compassionate care each day. You will have the opportunity to use your clinical judgement, manage residents’ nursing needs, respond to changes in residents’ health and provide guidance and support to the wider team.

ABOUT US

At Bandrum, our residents are at the heart of what we do. We are an independently owned, family-run nursing home set within 19 acres of peaceful woodland. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that is rooted in compassion, dignity and respect. Our approach is built on truly knowing everyone — understanding their life story, preferences, abilities and aspirations — and tailoring care and support to meet their unique needs. We work closely with families, treating them as partners in care, and fostering open communication, trust and reassurance at every stage. When you join us, you will become part of a supportive team who all share the same goal – providing the best possible care for our residents.

THE ROLE

No two days in care are exactly the same. As a Staff Nurse, you will work autonomously within your professional scope of practice while working closely with the Charge Nurse, Care Home Manager and the wider team. This will include:

• Assessing residents’ nursing and care needs
• Developing, implementing and reviewing person-centred care plans
• Managing residents with a range of clinical and complex care needs
• Monitoring residents’ conditions and responding appropriately to changes
• Administering and monitoring medication safely
• Undertaking clinical procedures within your competence and scope of practice
• Maintaining clear and accurate clinical records
• Communicating effectively and sensitively with residents and their families
• Liaising with GPs and other health and social care professionals
• Providing clinical guidance and support to the wider care team
• Delegating tasks appropriately and supporting colleagues in the delivery of safe care
• Deputising for the Charge Nurse where required, taking responsibility for operational issues
• Supporting and leading the Care Team – Nursing Assistants, Senior Care Assistants, Dining Assistants and Care Assistants
• Maintaining your own continued professional development and NMC revalidation requirements
• Working in accordance with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) Code, Health and Social Care Standards and Bandrum’s policies and procedures

There will also be difficult days as working in care can involve supporting residents and families through challenging and emotional situations. You will always have colleagues around you, and teamwork is an important part of how we provide care.

ABOUT YOU

Clinical knowledge and professional experience are essential for this role but so are the values that you will bring to our team. We are looking for a Nurse who is:

• Compassionate, respectful and person-centred
• Confident in making clinical decisions within their scope of practice
• Calm and organised when managing competing priorities
• Comfortable providing guidance and support to others
• Able to work independently while recognising when advice or escalation is required
• Committed to maintaining high professional and clinical standards
• Keen to continue learning and developing
• Able to support residents and families sensitively through difficult or emotional situations

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

You will:

• Be a First Level Registered Nurse with a minimum of 1 year post registration experience
• Be educated to degree level or working towards
• Be a registered member with the National Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Hold a valid PVG Scheme membership
• Be able to practise safely and independently within your professional scope
• Have the clinical knowledge and competence required to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to maintain accurate clinical records
• Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development and NMC revalidation
• Be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Be flexible in your working approach to meet the needs of residents and the service

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

It would be helpful if you already have:

• Previous experience within a care environment
• Previous experience supporting residents with complex care needs
• Previous experience using electronic care planning or clinical record systems

NEWLY QUALIFIED?

That does not necessarily rule you out. We are happy to consider applications from newly qualified Registered Nurses who have a minimum of 1 year post registration experience. If you are newly qualified, mentoring and support will be provided to help you build your confidence, clinical knowledge and experience within the role. If you are passionate about care and want to be part of a team that makes a real difference to residents’ lives – we want to hear from you!

A full job description is available on request.

£21 per hour

Hours: Full-time, permanent position. Please note - weekend work will be required.