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Registered Nurse – The Lodge

Salary

£22.57

Hours

38.5

Location

Buckshaw Retirement Village

Make a Meaningful Impact – Join The HICA Group as a Registered Nurse!

Are you a dedicated nursing professional ready to make a real difference? At The Lodge, our flagship dementia care facility within Buckshaw Retirement Village, we’re looking for compassionate and skilled Registered Nurses to deliver exceptional, person-centred care.

Join a supportive team where your clinical expertise is valued, your development is encouraged, and your work truly matters — every single day.

Why Join Us? At The Lodge, we specialise in providing high-quality dementia care in a 96-bed state-of-the-art facility. We’re expanding our nursing team and welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced Nurses who share our commitment to delivering exceptional care. With easy access to the M6 and M61 and close proximity to Chorley, The Lodge offers the perfect setting to build a fulfilling career.

Pay & Hours:

  • £22.57 per hour for day shifts
  • Enhanced rates for bank holidays
  • 38.5 hours per week (part-time options available)
  • Casual positions also available

What’s the Role?

You’ll spend most of your time within one community, getting to know residents and their individual needs. With full support from a buddy during training, you’ll build the confidence to work independently, providing hands-on care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. You’ll:

  • Liaise with GPs, dieticians, and other health professionals.
  • Assess care plans and review medication.
  • Support residents and their families with tailored care.
  • Ideally, you will have experience working with dementia patients and individuals who exhibit challenging behaviours.

Upon joining, you’ll embark on a comprehensive Nursing Development Portfolio—offering training certified by Health Education England and competencies designed to enhance your career. Additionally, you’ll gain access to external university-accredited courses, mentorship opportunities, and advanced clinical skills training.

Rewards & Benefits:

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

  • Stream – Access up to 50% of your earned wages instantly
  • Car & Cycle Schemes – Spread MOT/repair costs & save up to £1,000 with Halfords
  • Refer-a-Friend Bonus – Earn £250–£2,000
  • Instant Recognition – Win vouchers for going above and beyond
  • Career Growth – Funded qualifications & clear progression
  • Monthly Lottery – Big cash prizes
  • Exclusive Discounts – Retail, supermarkets, holidays & more
  • Fitness Perks – Gym discounts & free workouts
  • Smart Savings & Loans – Affordable finance options
  • Health Plans – Discounted hospital & death benefit cover
  • Wellbeing Support – Free counselling & 24/7 EAP
  • Free Parking – Hassle-free parking at work

 

Sponsorship Information: The company may explore sponsorship opportunities subject to meeting the eligibility criteria. Candidates must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

Additional Information: Buckshaw Retirement Village is more than just a care home—it’s a vibrant community. With purpose-built accommodation, a dynamic activity and wellbeing program, and on-site amenities including a bistro and bar, village shop, hair salon, and wellbeing suite, we aim to enhance the lives of both residents and staff alike.

As a not-for-profit organization, The HICA Group is dedicated to delivering compassionate care and pioneering initiatives to improve residents’ lives.

Begin your journey at The Lodge—a workplace that values growth, excellence, and the art of care.

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