Job Introduction
Position: Registered Nurse
Location: The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire
Hours: 36 hours per week
Are you passionate about making a real difference in a care environment? Would you like to join a team who are dedicated in providing quality care for our residents?
We currently have a great opportunity for a registered Nurse to join our Care Plus team at The Sandford Nursing Home on a permanent basis. We’re looking for a caring, dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.
The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire is a place our residents call home. It's a happy, welcoming atmosphere set amongst the Shropshire hills with luxurious accommodation and expert, nursing-led care.
The Role
To work within and lead the Nursing Home team, assisting residents with activities of daily living, promoting independence, and maintaining an individual’s dignity and respect. Provide leadership in the care of people with complex needs.
Skills, experience & main accountabilities:
- To be registered with the NMC and hold a current up to date PIN
- Meeting statutory requirements of a Registered Nurse, adhering to all NMC guidelines and directives e.g. code of conduct, PREPP etc.
- To take responsibility as the 1st or 2nd level nurse in charge of the Home as planned on weekly off duty
- To lead the development implementation and evaluation of care plans for residents with complex needs and for other residents as allocated named nurse
- Administration of medication as prescribed, following correct procedure
- To be knowledgeable regarding emergency procedures pertaining to the home and client group. Ensure emergency equipment is available, working properly and sufficient.
- To liaise with G.P. and other health care professionals as and when necessary to ensure the health needs of residents are identified and met
- To ensure correct allocation of care staff duties, daily workload and area of the home to be worked in
- To supervise and assist in key worker allocation and provision of care and support to named resident
- To comply with the Care Standards Act 2000
- Ensure that you meet the requirements of the NMC (or any successor body) for maintaining professional registration and revalidation.
- To develop training methods for the improvement of residents rehabilitative processes with hands on involvement
- To contribute knowledge and expertise to the development of care plans that are always responsive and appropriate to the needs of residents
- To ensure all relevant information is handed over at the change of shifts
Due to the nature of this post, the role is subject to an Enhanced with Adult Barred DBS disclosure.
What we can offer you
As well as a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 6.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to hours worked) and Occupational Sick Pay. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme plus more. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.
About Us
We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
- Own it – make it happen
- Improve it - move things forward.
- Live it – show understanding and compassion
We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
Our Inclusive Culture:
The Housing Plus Group is an inclusive employer committed to supporting all employees. We know that people perform better when they can be themselves, so creating a culture which is inclusive isn’t only the right thing to do, but is crucial to the success of any organisation. All of our employee networks make a positive contribution to how we are able to support all of our staff and includes networks such as our LGBTQ+ employee group, disability positive, heritage and culture and our allies’ network.
How to apply
Please hit the Apply Now button to apply online with your up-to-date CV.
If you need any support in making your application, please email careers@hpg.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 12th June 2026 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert
- We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
- We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
- If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
*Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.
