Barchester Healthcare

Registered Nurse (RGN) - Bank - Care Home

The closing date is 06 March 2026

Job summary

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. You'll create a safe and supportive environment for residents with a range of physical and mental needs, while using your professional judgment to make critical clinical decisions. You'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for your work.

Main duties of the job

The Registered Nurse (RGN) - Bank - Care Home role at Barchester Healthcare involves providing high-quality nursing care to residents in a care home setting. You will be responsible for developing tailored care plans, administering medication safely, and delivering excellence across all aspects of your work. The role requires current NMC registration, experience in producing care plans and risk assessments, and an understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks. You should be dedicated, compassionate, and committed to a person-centered approach to nursing.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with a reputation for delivering high-quality care in their care homes. They are committed to the growth and development of their employees, offering competitive pay, flexible working, and plenty of learning opportunities.

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24.39 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1451040800

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Wouldham

ME1 3TR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Due to the property's location and the limited availability of public transport in the area, it is preferable that the candidate possesses a valid driving license and access to a vehicle.

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.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Due to the property's location and the limited availability of public transport in the area, it is preferable that the candidate possesses a valid driving license and access to a vehicle.

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.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC registration and a good knowledge of up-to-date clinical practices are required for this role. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments, as well as an understanding of regulatory frameworks including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines, is also important.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC registration and a good knowledge of up-to-date clinical practices are required for this role. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments, as well as an understanding of regulatory frameworks including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines, is also important.

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).

Additional information

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

Wouldham

ME1 3TR


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Wouldham

ME1 3TR


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24.39 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1451040800

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Wouldham

ME1 3TR


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