Night Nurse
Location: Henley-on-Thames area
Hours: 36 hours per week
Rate: £22.90 per hour
Shift Pattern: Nights

We are recruiting for a Night Nurse to join a well-established, purpose-built care home in the Henley-on-Thames area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse who enjoys working in a calm, structured environment and wants to be part of a supportive team delivering high-quality care overnight. The home provides nursing, residential, dementia and short-stay respite care and is led by an experienced management team in a welcoming setting.

The role is based within a home of 35+ rooms set across 2 floors, caring mainly for residents living with mild dementia. Residents are generally free-flowing and mobile, so this would suit a nurse who is confident supporting independence while maintaining strong clinical oversight during the night shift.

You will play a key role in ensuring residents are safe, comfortable and well supported overnight, while also working closely with the wider care team to maintain excellent standards across the service.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality nursing care throughout the night
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond appropriately to clinical needs
• Administer medication safely and accurately
• Support residents living with dementia in a calm, respectful and person-centred way
• Maintain accurate clinical records and handovers
• Work closely with care staff to ensure a safe and well-run night service
• Promote dignity, comfort and reassurance for residents at all times

Requirements:

• Active NMC registration
• Previous nursing experience within a care home or elderly care setting preferred
• Confident working nights with good clinical judgement
• Experience supporting residents living with dementia is beneficial
• Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills
• Calm, reliable and compassionate approach

What’s on offer:

• £22.90 per hour
• 36-hour contract
• Opportunity to join a well-established care home environment
• Supportive leadership team
• Initial Teams call with the Home Manager as the first stage interview

The home is publicly described as a 35+bed purpose-built property in four acres of Oxfordshire grounds, with en-suite rooms, Wi-Fi, landscaped gardens, a sensory therapy room and an activities-led approach designed to support residents’ quality of life. 

Safer recruitment checks will apply, including references and relevant DBS clearance.

Reference: WILL#removed#/MW

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