Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) - Care Home
Job Description
Job summary
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. 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.
Main duties of the job
This role involves working as a Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) where the individual will be required to travel across the region ensuring high clinical standards are met. The nurse will lead a multi-disciplinary team and ensure high-quality care for residents in various locations. The role includes responsibilities like assisting new residents, developing team skills, and creating personalized care plans. Requirements for the role include being a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration, having teaching or mentoring qualifications, and possessing strong clinical knowledge and understanding of regulatory frameworks such as medicine administration and NMC standards. The role demands a dedicated, ambitious approach with an ability to motivate team members through excellent communication skills. The package includes competitive pay and various rewards, including paid NMC registration, training and development opportunities, and more.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes with a focus on delivering high-quality care to residents. The organisation is known for its dedication to clinical excellence, ensuring that residents receive the highest standard of care in various facilities. Barchester values its staff, offering support and development opportunities to help them achieve their career goals. With a strong presence across regions, Barchester Healthcare provides a rewarding working environment that emphasizes respect, autonomy, and the right way of doing things. It offers sector-leading benefits and fosters a culture where employees are truly valued for their contributions.
Job responsibilities
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 Offer to pay Health & Care Worker Visa immigration fees (for eligible nurses)
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with current NMC registration; teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Dumfries
DG2 9JW
United Kingdom
