Nurse

Colten Care Limited; Longham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable independent care home group is seeking a Nurse to join their dedicated clinical team at Fernhill, near Longham, Dorset. This role offers a competitive hourly rate from £21.20 to £24.00 and provides opportunities for career advancement to positions such as Senior Nurse and Clinical Lead. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills, contributing to the well-being of residents. You will benefit from a supportive environment with ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Free meals on duty

Free uniforms

Career advancement opportunities

24/7 on-call support

Qualifications

• Experience promoting best practices in wound management and nutrition.
• Good understanding of end-of-life care and tissue viability.
• Strong clinical judgment and sound decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clinical decision-making in care homes.
• Work with senior care leads and student nurses.
• Build relationships with residents and enhance their well-being.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Working Hours: 36 hours per week, days, including alternate weekends (includes paid breaks)

Location: Ferndown, Dorset

Site: Fernhill

Closing Date: 19/02/2026

Nurse

It’s more than a possibility!

From £21.20 per hour to £24.00 per hour

At Colten Care we are proud to offer career development opportunities, and a range of pay enhancements across our roles. Contact us to find out more

36 hours per week, days, including alternate weekends (includes paid breaks)

We are seeking a nurse to join our dedicated clinical team and become an integral part of the clinical decision-making process in our care homes. The position is available at our stunning home,Fernhill, located near Longham in Ferndown, Dorset.

Additional hours/overtime opportunities available to suit your circumstances

Paid breaks and free meals on duty

Free uniforms

Opportunities for career advancement to Senior Nurse, Clinical Lead and beyond

Strong Support Network

Support with revalidation

Support to become a Practice Assessor / Supervisor

Working with student nurses and TNAs to keep thinking fresh and current

You’ll work with fellow Nurses and Senior Care Leads. Our knowledgeable and accessible Clinical and Quality team experts are on hand, with 24/7 on-call support if you need them. They are regular visitors to our homes offering guidance and support where needed. You’ll build lasting relationships with our residents making a meaningful difference in their health and well-being every day translating our care philosophy of “All About Me” into a reality.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical knowledge and sound judgment. Excellent communication skills and a positive “can-do” attitude are essential. You should be a team player, detail-oriented, and have a sense of fun.

You should also have experience promoting best practices in wound management, nutrition, tissue viability, end-of-life care, and other crucial clinical interventions.

We’re an award-winning, family-owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.

We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.

If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.

Additional Benefits:

Clinical and dementia care conferences led by the Colten team

Real progression career opportunities

Access to our Senior Clinical Skills Trainer and our wide selection of training programmes

Hands-on practical training and Nursing Times e-Learning modules

Clinical skills updates on subjects including venepuncture, catheterisation, T34 syringe driver, end-of-life care, and much more