Senior RN - Elder Care & Mental Health Lead in Bradford

Care Home with Nursing in Bradford area, the 85-room facility offers a range of specialist care for residents, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's care, as well as care for stroke victims. The manager oversees all aspects of the care center, managing a team of 10 nurses and 60 care assistants, many of whom are trained to NVQ level 2-3. The team operates five units, each tailored to the dependency levels of the residents to ensure the right level of care is received.

Available Hours/Pay:

• Full Time: 36 hours per week
• Paid breaks
• Long shifts: 8am-8pm / 8pm-8am
• Pay rate: £22.5/hour

Our qualified nursing team is available 24 hours a day to provide medical and other forms of specialized support. We respect patients and recognise them as unique individuals, providing not just high-quality nursing skills, but truly person-centred care.

About the Role: The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Providing a high standard of care to people with mental illness and personality disorder
• Promoting the highest standards of clinical nursing throughout the hospital
• Overseeing the day-to-day care of patients and the administration of required medication
• Providing nursing and personal care and promoting their abilities
• Planning, implementing, and supervising the provision of quality care
• Maintaining the required medical documentation
• Upholding residents' rights to privacy, dignity, and choice
• Leading shifts and mentoring/supporting student nurses and other team members
• Familiarising yourself with, and strictly adhering to, company policy and procedure and Care Inspectorate guidelines

Please note we are only accepting candidates with a UK active PIN and right to work in the UK (sponsorship provided for the right candidate).

The main requirements for this role are:

• Must be a REGISTERED NURSE (current PIN number with NMC and experience in the UK)
• One year's experience is desirable
• A genuine desire to work with the elderly
• The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, along with excellent listening skills
• The ability to supervise other staff members comfortably and competently
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to remain calm and composed in high-stress situations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, preceptorship programme, payment into the pension scheme, paid time off for vacation, continuing education opportunities for professional development, free onsite parking, free meal, support with career development plan, DBS covered. All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and 2 satisfactory references.

If you are a compassionate and skilled Registered Mental Nurse with experience, we would like to have you join our Nursing Home.

Inclusion & Belonging: At SkyCare, we celebrate difference. We're committed to building a diverse and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome nurses from all backgrounds, and we're proud to promote fairness, flexibility, and opportunity.