Senior Staff Nurse

CompanyHutchinson Homes Ltd

LocationMuckamore, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Posted At3/2/2026

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Job Description

Location: Clonlee Private Nursing Home, 132 Belfast Road, Muckamore

The role of the Senior Staff Nurse is a new role in Clonlee Nursing Home. This individual will be responsible for working with the Deputy Manager and Care Home Manager in leading the team in the Home to provide the highest standards of Person-Centred Care to Residents. The Senior Staff Nurse will work between delivering nursing shifts on the floor in line with the staff nurse rota as well as delivering supernumerary hours dedicated to office/management and leadership duties to ensure compliance with all areas of governance of the Home.

About The Role

This job description should be read in conjunction with the staff nurse job description which outlines clear responsibilities for NMC pinned staff nurses.

The Senior Staff Nurse’s Key Additional Responsibilities Include

Take charge of the Home in the absence of the DM/Care Home Manager
Work supernumerary hours to delivery office/management duties as part of each working week
Ensure safe and effective clinical practice at all times on duty

Manage and support the DM and Care Home Manager in the development and performance of the team

Contribute to the delivery of the organisation’s objectives meet both HCH And RQIA standards

Completion of Home staff rotas as required

Promote Hutchinson Care Homes core values, acting as a role model for the organisational values and champions what this means across the Home on a practical level on daily basis.

Put into practice and instil and support others to demonstrate the importance of an excellent customer experience for all residents and their families across the Home.

Encourage constructive feedback from residents, families, colleagues and other professionals to feed into the ethos of continuous improvement.

As above this role will require allocated supernumerary hours and staff nurse hours each week.

Additional Duties As Senior Staff Nurse

Have the knowledge and expertise to act appropriately in emergency situations and be able to direct and manager others with the same. (Refer company policies and procedures.)
Complete necessary audits personally and ensure delegation of audits to staff nurse team as required to meet HCH And RQIA standards

Deal with complaints in a proactive manner and report complaints to the line manager, take the lead and assist with investigations as required.

Participate in quality assurance and service development programmes thereby improving the quality of care.

Observe and ensure confidentiality in relation to all aspects of work.

Ensure full understanding of and compliance with company policies and procedures, acting as a role model and champion of same across the team in the Home.

Ensure the safe keeping of residents’ belongings and valuables in accordance with company policy.

Take the lead in induction of new staff as required and support with the induction and ongoing development of new staff in all roles across the team in the Home.

Ensure full compliance and completion of necessary documentation for all incidents/accidents as appropriate and ensure all staff on duty are aware of same.

Ensure full compliance and completion of process in relation to safeguarding issues including but not limited to APP 1 forms.

People Management

Proactively manage the team in the Home ensuring all staff are maintaining a high and safe standard of resident care.

Lead and supervise the staff team to ensure that shifts run smoothly, delegating as appropriate and supporting with performance, absence management, personal hygiene, PPE, general appearance and adherence to uniform policy.

Take the lead in the induction and ongoing development of staff in the Home.

Carry out supervision and appraisals with staff as required, ensuring two-way engagement with staff, sharing and listening to constructive feedback.

Proactively manage staff on the floor ensuring excellent levels of care, proper use of PPE, infection control and general management of the environment within the Home.

Take the lead in investigations and/or employee relations issues/processes within the Home as required.

Utilise and allocate staff effectively across the Units in the Home managing the strengths and experience of the staff team.

Partake in interviews for new staff for the Home as required.

Stand in for the Deputy Manager (if applicable) and/or Nurse Manager as required.

General

Project and promote a professional, positive, efficient and caring company image acting as a role model and champion at all times.

Partake in fire drills and health and safety training as required.

Ensure all reasonable precautions are taken to prevent accidents, and ensure the safety of residents, patients, relatives, visitors and staff.

Lead and partake in staff meeting as required supporting the role out of new initiatives/projects.

Promote good housekeeping and prevent neglect of furnishings, fitments and equipment thereby ensuring an efficient and well-managed area of care.

Promote energy efficiency and effective resource management at all times.

Proactively manage personal learning and development, ensuring updating of professional skills.

The performance of any other duties and responsibilities which may be required from time to time to fulfil the requirements of the role within the nursing home.

This job description is not meant to be definitive nor restrictive and will be modified in accordance with the operational needs of the Care Home.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Hutchinson Care Homes is a family-owned provider of high-quality nursing and residential care across Northern Ireland. Founded on the values of caring, integrity, and safety, we offer a nurturing environment where residents are treated with dignity and respect. Our services include specialized nursing care, dementia care, residential living, respite stays and day care, all delivered by compassionate, professional staff. We are committed to providing a safe and comfortable home where every resident feels valued and can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.

Company Culture

Hutchinson Care Homes fosters a culture of compassion, integrity, and respect. We prioritise the well-being of both our residents and staff, creating a supportive environment built on teamwork and open communication. Our team members are dedicated professionals who embody our core values, providing not just care but a genuine sense of companionship and family. As a Gold Accredited Investors in People Employer, we truly believe in continuous learning and development and empowering our staff to deliver the highest standard of care. This commitment to a positive and nurturing culture ensures a safe, happy, and fulfilling workplace for our team and a loving home for our residents.

Required Criteria

A valid NMC pinned Nurse
Awareness and understanding of NMC code of conduct
Awareness of key stakeholders within our Sector – including but not limited to RQIA, PHA, Health Trusts, Safeguarding,families etc
Minimum of 3 years post registration Nurse experience in a care home setting
Experience of having responsibility for leading and completing audits
Experience of managing employee relations issues and concerns through to completion

Awareness of accountability of own role and other Nurse role in a Care Home Setting

Proven experiencing in leading a team of staff and holding them to account

Ability to analyse assessment results and transfer them into relevant packages of care

Ability to work autonomously as well as a part of a team

Proactively continually develops clinical, ‘soft’ skills and professional skills

Desired Criteria

Previously held a role in a Care Home with office/managerial duties included

Closing DateMonday 9th March, 2026

Contract Typefulltime

SalaryFrom £20.30 Hourly to £25.35 Hourly