Job Description

As a Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) at Barchester, you'll travel across your region to deliver the high clinical standards the organization is known for. You'll lead a multi-disciplinary team to ensure all residents receive the highest quality of care, with responsibilities ranging from settling in new residents to advancing your team members' skills and developing tailored care plans.
Main duties of the job
The Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) role at Barchester Healthcare involves traveling across the region to provide high-quality nursing care in various care home settings. You'll be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring new residents are settling in, helping to advance your team members' skills, and developing personalized care plans that address the physical and mental needs of the residents. This role offers the freedom and autonomy to deliver care in the right way, with a strong focus on being truly valued and respected for your work.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, known for its commitment to delivering the highest standards of care and support for its residents. The organization operates over 200 care homes across the country, employing a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, carers, and support staff, to provide a range of services to meet the diverse needs of its residents.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
23.77 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1376537836
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Leamington Spa
CV32 7JT
Job description
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.
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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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• To be a Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) at Barchester, 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, understanding of key regulatory frameworks, and experience in producing care plans and detailed risk assessments are also required. You should be a dedicated and ambitious individual with excellent communication skills, able to lead by example and motivate the teams in each Barchester care home you work with.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• To be a Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) at Barchester, 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, understanding of key regulatory frameworks, and experience in producing care plans and detailed risk assessments are also required. You should be a dedicated and ambitious individual with excellent communication skills, able to lead by example and motivate the teams in each Barchester care home you work with.

Skills Required