Senior Registered Nurse


Location 

Plymouth PL5 2EY

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Salary 

£50,000 a year

Job Highlights
  • Lead and mentor the nursing team in delivering safe, high-quality clinical care while supporting quality improvement initiatives.
  • Ideal candidates will be Registered Nurses with NMC registration, experience in older people's care, and strong leadership qualities.
  • The role is full-time at 37.5 hours per week, with a supernumerary day for leadership activities, based in Plymouth.
Job Requirements/Description

Amica Care Trust offers a range of friendly, welcoming and professional support services, including occasional day care, to assisted living providing the independence many of our resident's desire, through to specialist dementia care for those in most need of our support.

We are recruiting for a Senior Registered Nurse to join our fantastic team!

37.5 hours per week, days which includes one supernumerary day per week.

Are you a Senior Nurse, or an experienced Registered Nurse ready to take the next step, who wants to lead great care rather than just manage tasks?

At Amica Care Trust, we are a values led charity putting residents, families and staff at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a Senior Nurse who wants to play a meaningful leadership role, with the time and space to do it well.

About the role

As Senior Nurse, you will be a clinical leader supporting and mentoring the nursing and care teams while working closely with the Registered Manager and leadership team.

This role includes one supernumerary day per week, providing dedicated time for leadership, mentoring, oversight and quality improvement, rather than being fully allocated to shifts.

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Lead and support safe, high quality clinical care
  • Mentor nurses and senior carers, sharing knowledge and confidence
  • Use your supernumerary time for leadership activities, audits, development and reflection
  • Contribute to clinical decision making and service improvement
  • Be part of a supportive, open and no blame culture
  • Develop your leadership skills, with scope for progression

About you

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Has experience in older people's care
  • Has senior nursing experience, or the confidence and potential to step into a senior role
  • Leads with empathy, professionalism and integrity
  • Wants to make a genuine difference within a charity led organisation

If you are a Registered Nurse who feels ready to step up but have not yet held a formal Senior Nurse title, we would still like to hear from you. Development and support can be provided for the right person.

Why Amica

  • Charity led and values driven organisation
  • Protected supernumerary time to lead effectively
  • Supportive leadership and genuine teamwork
  • Strong focus on wellbeing, learning and doing the right thing
  • A culture where your voice is heard and respected

We are happy to welcome you into the home for an informal chat, alternatively if you wish to apply for this position, please send through your CV.

Applications close on 11th September 2026

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised date and therefore encourage early applications.

Amica Care is a Disability Confident Employer.

Amica Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Location 

Plymouth PL5 2EY

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Salary 

£50,000 a year

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