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Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Preston, PR2 9GA Bank £24
Posted 10 August 2026 Closing date 9 October 2026
Preston Rail Station (2.5 miles away) Preston City Centre Bus Station (2.1 miles away)

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 guideli

Main duties of the job

This role offers part-time, casual, flexible working as a Bank Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) at Barchester, where you'll deliver high clinical standards. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure each resident receives quality care during your shifts. Responsibilities include helping residents settle, advancing team skills, and developing care plans tailored to residents' needs. A Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with NMC registration and a teaching/mentoring qualification is required, along with current clinical knowledge and an understanding of regulatory frameworks. The job offers competitive pay, free learning, and development opportunities.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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 a rewarding and empowering place to be.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK healthcare provider known for delivering high-quality care. Operating numerous care homes across the country, Barchester is committed to the well-being and growth of its staff, offering numerous learning and development opportunities. This organisation prides itself on providing top-notch care across its facilities, ensuring each resident receives compassionate and tailored care that adheres to stringent clinical standards. Barchester values its employees, offering a rewarding work environment where staff are respected, valued, and given autonomy in their roles.

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