Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) - Care HomeNHS
Job summary
You must hold a UK Driving License for this role - the role will involve travelling to care homes within a 20 mile radius 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. 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.
Main duties of the job
As a Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) at Barchester, you'll travel across your region to deliver the high clinical standards we're known for. You'll lead a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality care for our residents on each shift, at every location. Responsibilities include ensuring new residents settle in, helping advance team members' skills, and developing tailored care plans. You must hold a UK Driving License as the role involves travelling within a 20 mile radius and covering both days and nights if needed. You'll be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with NMC registration, teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification. Strong clinical knowledge, understanding of key regulatory frameworks, safe administration of medicines, and NMC standards are required. You'll be dedicated, ambitious, and able to lead by example with a can-do approach and excellent communication skills to motivate Barchester care home teams.
Job description
You must hold a UK Driving License for this role - the role will involve travelling to care homes within a 20 mile radius 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 leading provider in the care home sector, known for its commitment to high clinical standards. The organisation values the expertise and dedication of their staff, providing an empowering and rewarding environment. Barchester Healthcare offers a range of benefits and rewards including sector-leading packages, training and development, wellbeing support, and retail discounts. NMC registration and free training are available, along with Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes. Barchester Healthcare is an inclusive employer, providing opportunities for their staff to use their clinical and people skills to deliver quality care for residents. The company values autonomy and respects its employees, ensuring they can practice in a way that truly benefits the residents. They focus on providing the quality care that one would expect for their loved ones, allowing employees to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those they care for.