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Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) - Care HomeNHS

Milton Keynes, MK6 5LS Permanent £25
Posted 18 August 2026 Closing date 16 October 2026
Milton Keynes Central Rail Station (1.5 miles away) Coach Park (1.3 miles away)

Job summary

You must hold a UK Driving License for this role - the role will involve travelling to care homes within an hours commute and covering both days and nights if needed. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) at Barchester, you'll travel across your region to deliver the high clinical standards we're known for. We'll look to you to lead a multi-disciplinary team to make sure that on each shift, at every location, all of our residents get the highest quality care. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from making sure new residents are settling in, to helping advance your team members' skills, and developing care plans that are tailored to our residents' physical and mental needs. As a Peripatetic Nurse, you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Peripatetic Nurse, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with a current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification.

Main duties of the job

As a Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) at Barchester, you will be responsible for travelling across the region to deliver high clinical standards. Your role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that on each shift, at every location, all residents receive the highest quality of care. The job includes making sure new residents are settling in and assisting in advancing team members' skills, while developing care plans tailored to residents' physical and mental needs. You will have the freedom and autonomy to work in the right way and will be valued and respected for your contributions.

Job description

You must hold a UK Driving License for this role - the role will involve travelling to care homes within an hours commute and covering both days and nights if needed.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) at Barchester, you'll travel across your region to deliver the high clinical standards we're known for. We'll look to you to lead a multi-disciplinary team to make sure that on each shift, at every location, all of our residents get the highest quality care. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from making sure new residents are settling in, to helping advance your team members' skills, and developing care plans that are tailored to our residents' physical and mental needs. As a Peripatetic Nurse, you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do.

ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Peripatetic Nurse, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with a current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification. A strong, up-to-date clinical knowledge is important, as is a good understanding of key regulatory frameworks, including the safe administration of medicines, Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines, and NMC standards. We'll also look for a successful track record of producing care plans and detailed risk assessments. Dedicated and ambitious, you'll be able to lead by example your can-do approach and excellent communication skills will motivate the teams in each Barchester care home you work with.

REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: NMC registration paid every year Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Nurse Mentor' and Refer a Friend' bonus schemes

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider in the UK, known for its exceptional care standards and services. With a comprehensive network of care homes and hospitals, Barchester ensures high-quality care for all residents. Each location features a dedicated multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering the best possible service. Barchester offers competitive salaries and a sector-leading benefits package to its employees. Continuous training and development opportunities are also available for all roles, contributing to career growth. Barchester Healthcare is an empowering and rewarding place to work, embodying values of dedication and respect.

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