- Location Middleton,Greater Manchester, M24 5QH,United Kingdom
- Job Category Nurse
- Employee Type Full Time
Description
Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
Registered Nurse - Dementia
Location: Langfield Care Home - Wood Street, Langley, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 5QH
Salary:£23.53 per hour
Schedule/Hours:Full & Part-time available -Nights
Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for dementia care? Do you want to be part of a team that’s transforming the way people living with dementia experience life in a care home? At Orchard Healthcare Group we're proud to lead the way in person-centred dementia support through our Reconnect EthosandDementia Promise.
What is Reconnect?
Reconnect is Orchard’ award-winning model of dementia care, designed to help people living with dementia reconnect with the life they love. These specialist communities are built around the principles of independence, engagement, and meaningful living.
As aNurse in our Reconnect Community, you'll play a vital role in supporting individuals whose primary care need is managing distress responses. You'll lead a compassionate, evidence-based approach that focuses on understanding the causes of distress and reducing reliance on medication. Your goal is to help residents retain their identity, maintain their abilities, and live life with purpose.
What You'll Be Doing
- Developing person-centred care plans and risk assessments
- Leading the care team in delivering meaningful, empathetic support
- Promoting independence, choice, and positive engagement
- Liaising with families, external professionals, and multidisciplinary teams
- Reducing reliance on psychotropic medication through non-pharmacological interventions
- Supporting best interest decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act
- Conducting supervisions, appraisals, and coaching care staff
- Ensuring compliance with NMC standards and Orchard policies
You'll be a role model for compassionate dementia care, helping to build a culture of respect, understanding, and continuous improvement.
We're seeking someone who is:
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Experience in dementia care and person-centred planning
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation and clinical governance
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- A warm, empathetic, and professional approach
- Ability to coach and develop colleagues
- Commitment to Orchard’s Dementia Promise values
Everything You'll Love
- Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
- Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
- Excellent employee recognition schemes such as 'Making a Difference' award and Long Service Awards
- Free emotional, practical, and financial support that's fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that's available 24/7, all year round
- Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
- Fully funded DBS check
About Orchard Healthcare Group
For more than 15 years, Orchard Healthcare Group has been dedicated to delivering exceptional care for older people and being an active, trusted part of the local community. We are committed to delivering care we would want for our own families.
We invest in our people and support continuous professional development, offering a wide range of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.
Additional Information
- Location Langfield, Wood Street, Langley, Middleton, M24 5QH
We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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Registered Nurse in Middleton employer: Orchard Care Homes Ltd.
Orchard Care Homes is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing of both its residents and staff. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and a caring approach, employees enjoy a supportive work culture that fosters personal growth and development. Located in Castleford, this role offers the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while working in a clean and safe environment.
