About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Registered Nurse at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents to help us deliver the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to create a safe and supportive environment for residents with range of physical and mental needs, whilst also relying on your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from developing tailored care plans to providing medicine safely and delivering excellence across everything you do. As a Registered Nurse (RGN), 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 You'll need to have current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices to join us as a Registered Nurse (RGN). Experience of producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important too, as is an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutica
Main duties of the job As a Bank Registered Nurse at a Barchester care home, your primary responsibilities will include looking after the physical, psychological, and social needs of residents. You will create a safe and supportive environment for individuals with varying physical and mental challenges. Using your professional judgement, you will make critical clinical decisions, develop tailored care plans, and ensure the safe administration of medicine. The role offers the freedom and autonomy to perform duties effectively and respects the value of your work. Candidates must have current NMC registration and up-to-date clinical practice knowledge. Experience in developing care plans and risk assessments and understanding regulatory frameworks like DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines is essential. The job is a Bank position, meaning the hours are flexible and variable, covering staff leave as needed.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of residential, nursing, and dementia care across the UK. Known for its commitment to high-quality, compassionate care, Barchester Healthcare operates over 200 care homes and seven independent hospitals. The organisation's primary focus is on improving the well-being and quality of life for its residents through person-centred care approaches. Barchester emphasizes continuous staff development and offers numerous learning and career advancement opportunities. It provides dynamic work environments where staff are empowered to make clinical decisions and are respected for their contributions in delivering high-standard care services.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Registered Nurse at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents to help us deliver the quality care they deserve.
We'll look to you to create a safe and supportive environment for residents with range of physical and mental needs, whilst also relying on your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from developing tailored care plans to providing medicine safely and delivering excellence across everything you do. As a Registered Nurse (RGN), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do.
ABOUT YOUYou'll need to have current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices to join us as a Registered Nurse (RGN). Experience of producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important too, as is an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Dedicated and compassionate, you'll pride yourself on your person-centred, thoughtful approach to nursing.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current NMC registration, knowledge of up-to-date clinical practices, experience in care plan development and risk assessment, understanding of regulatory frameworks (including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines)
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
Wadhurst
TN5 6RY
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)