Job summary
As a Registered Nurse at Stonewood, you will provide expert, person-centred clinical care while overseeing the delivery of safe, high-quality services for clients and supporting carers in the community.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering clinical leadership to ensure safe, effective, person-centred care.
• Developing, reviewing and updating personalised care plans, medication records and clinical risk assessments.
• Undertaking initial client assessments, home reviews and ongoing clinical evaluations to meet changing care needs.
• Providing clinical advice, guidance and support to carers, clients and their families.
• Delivering and assessing clinical training, including medication administration, moving and handling, Care Certificate competencies and specialist skills.
• Completing competency assessments, clinical audits and contributing to quality improvement.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, hospitals, district nurses, safeguarding leads and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records, managing incidents and escalating safeguarding or clinical concerns.
• Participating in the clinical on-call rota, providing out-of-hours advice, crisis management and care escalations.
• Maintaining active NMC registration and practising in line with the NMC Code.
• Using digital care systems
• Managing a varied workload independently while adapting to changing priorities.
• Holding a valid UK NMC registration, Primary or Secondary Care experience and a full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle.
• Championing Stonewood's values by promoting accountability, continuous improvement, ethical practice and person-centred care.

About us
At Stonewood Complex Care, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

We are a specialist complex care provider supporting people of all ages with a wide range of complex health and care needs. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, person-centred care that enables the people we support to live as independently and fulfilled as possible.

We're committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and collaborative workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to thrive. Whether you're delivering care directly, supporting our operational teams or driving the business forward behind the scenes, you'll be part of an organisation that is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.

We invest in our people through ongoing learning, development and career progression, encouraging everyone to build their skills, share ideas and reach their full potential. We celebrate individuality, champion teamwork and strive for excellence in everything we do, always delivering with compassion, integrity and respect.

We're proud to be rated 'Good' by the CQC, with an 'Outstanding' rating in Well-led, recognising our exceptional leadership, positive workplace culture and commitment to supporting both the people we care for and the colleagues who care for them. This achievement reflects our dedication to delivering outstanding, person-centred care while creating an environment where our teams feel valued, empowered and supported to thrive.

Job responsibilities
Role Summary

As a Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering expert clinical support to clients and carers, ensuring that care plans are current, effective, and person-centred. You will maintain high clinical standards through hands-on training, continuous assessments, and close collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT). This role combines direct clinical care, training, and advisory responsibilities, with participation in the on-call rota.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Care Planning and Clinical Oversight:

• Create and update personalised care plans based on clinical assessments and evolving client needs.
• Review and revise medication records in line with prescription changes.
• Conduct regular clinical reviews and risk assessments to ensure quality and safety.
• Lead initial clinical assessments for new clients, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
• Document incidents and participate in follow-ups and learning discussions.
• Review Birdie Concerns and Inbox items to ensure clinical concerns are dealt with or escalated in a timely manner.

Learning and Development:

• Deliver on-site and simulation suite-based training to carers and support workers in areas such as medication administration, moving and handling, and other specialist tasks.
• Support new carers in achieving the Care Certificate and clinical competencies.
• Participate in external and in-house clinical training to advance your professional skills.
• Complete clinical signoffs for carers and oversee their development in line with care delivery needs, engaging in Clinical Audits and Quality Improvements.

Client and Carer support:

• Provide ongoing clinical guidance and support to carers working in the field.
• Maintain strong, supportive relationships with clients and their families.
• Offer real-time clinical advice and help troubleshoot any concerns related to client care.
• Contribute to maintaining a responsive, person-centred culture of care.
• Participate in home reviews and meet and greets.
• Support with carer appraisals and provide input into carer welfare and wellbeing
• Participate in occasional meet and greets with new or prospective staff.

Liaison and Professional Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with the Head of Clinical Delivery and office team.
• Liaise with GPs, district nurses, hospitals and other MDT members to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings where required to advocate for client needs.
• Work alongside and report any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Maintain an active NMC registration, adhere to the NMC code of conduct and participate in training to maintain competency.

On call responsibilities:

• Participate in the clinical on-call rota, providing out-of-hours guidance and support.
• Assist with crisis management and care escalations when needed.

Experience, skills and knowledge required for the role

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration, with no restrictions on practice.
• Strong clinical knowledge and confidence in working autonomously.
• Previous experience in Primary or Secondary Care.
• Passion for teaching, supporting others, and person-centred practice.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines.
• Confidence with digital care systems (for example, Birdie) and MS Office.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own transport.
• Participation in the on-call rota.

Key Performance Indicators TBC
Governance Responsibility
All colleagues at Stonewood play an active role in upholding our governance, quality, and compliance standards. This includes working in line with Stonewoods policies, regulatory requirements, and best practice frameworks; contributing to safe, transparent, and well documented care and operations; escalating risks or concerns promptly; and supporting continuous improvement across the organisation. Every role is expected to champion accountability, protect the rights and dignity of the people we support, and contribute to Stonewoods culture of ethical, high quality, and person centred practice

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.