We're looking for an experienced registered nurse who wants to lead the home at night — the senior clinical presence on shift, trusted to lead, assess and make decisions.
At Brocklehurst you'll be the person the night team looks to. We'll back you to do the job properly, we pay for your breaks because a lone night nurse can't simply step away, and we expect you to genuinely own the shift.
What you'll be responsible for
- Leading the night team — directing, supporting and supervising care staff through the shift, and setting the standard for how care is delivered overnight.
- Monitoring residents and acting on change — completing observations, recognising deterioration early using NEWS2/RESTORE2, and escalating confidently and appropriately. This is the heart of the role.
- Keeping care plans accurate — updating records overnight so they reflect what's actually happening with each resident, not what happened last week.
- Preparing for the GP ward round — pulling together the clinical picture so the morning round is efficient, informed and focused on the residents who need it.
- Managing medicines safely — safe administration including controlled drugs, plus ordering and stock control so the home is never caught short.
- Holding a safe, calm environment — being the steady, professional point of contact for residents, families and colleagues throughout the night.
What we're looking for
- Current NMC registration as an RGN.
- The confidence and judgement to lead a shift and make sound clinical decisions on your own.
- Strong assessment skills and a genuine grip on recognising and escalating deterioration.
- Sound medicines management, including controlled drugs.
- Experience of writing and maintaining meaningful care plans and risk assessments.
- Calm under pressure, organised, and comfortable directing a team.
- Night experience is welcome but not essential — the right attitude and clinical ability matter more.
What we offer
- £22.50 per hour, with breaks paid — you're paid for the full shift.
- A permanent, stable contract and a settled team
- Real support behind you: an engaged clinical and management structure, including direct regional oversight, that wants you to succeed.
- Ongoing training and development, and the autonomy to lead your shift your way.
- The chance to join Brocklehurst at a point of real, positive change — we're investing in our permanent nursing team and raising the standard of clinical care, and you'll help shape how we look after our residents at night.
About Brocklehurst
Brocklehurst Nursing Home in Manchester is part of the SureCare Group. We provide nursing care for older people, and we're committed to getting the fundamentals right — safe, kind, person-centred care, delivered by a team that's proud of the home.
The SureCare Way
Everything we do is guided by The SureCare Way — Care · Quality · Compassion — brought to life through five values. As a Senior Night Nurse, you won't just follow them, you'll set the tone for them across every shift:
- Kind — a calm, compassionate presence for residents and the team you lead, especially through the quieter, harder hours of the night.
- Curious — noticing when something isn't right, asking the question, and picking up on a resident's deterioration early rather than waiting for the morning.
- Courageous — making the call, escalating when you need to, and speaking up for what your residents need.
- Respectful — protecting the dignity of every resident and respecting the colleagues you work alongside and direct.
- Accountable — owning your shift, your records, your medicines and the standard of care that leaves the home each morning.
Apply
To apply, or for an informal chat about the role, contact [email protected]
SureCare Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we care for. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Pay: £22.50 per hour
Application question(s):
- Tell me a little about yourself and why you have applied for the role?
- What postcode you will be commuting from?
- Are you authorised to work in the UK? If so, please provide details of your current Right to Work status.
- Will you require sponsorship to work in the UK?
- Have you worked in nursing homes before?
Experience:
- Registered Nurse: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
