Registered Nurse (RGN) – Care Home
Job Description
About the Role
As a Registered Nurse (RGN) at Barchester Healthcare, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents in our care home. Your role involves meeting the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents, promoting their independence and dignity, and ensuring the highest standards of clinical care.
You will work autonomously while being supported by a dedicated care team and clinical leads, using your professional expertise to make important decisions and provide compassionate care.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality nursing care tailored to each resident’s individual needs
Create and implement personalized care plans
Safely administer medication in line with current guidelines and procedures
Conduct detailed risk assessments and ensure regulatory compliance
Monitor and manage residents’ physical and mental health conditions
Collaborate with care staff, families, and other healthcare professionals
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records
Support a positive, safe, and inclusive home environment for all residents
About You
To be successful in this role, you must have:
Essential:
Valid NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse (RGN)
Sound clinical knowledge and up-to-date nursing practice
Experience in developing and reviewing care plans and conducting risk assessments
A solid understanding of care regulations and frameworks including:
Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Royal Pharmaceutical Society Guidelines
A compassionate, patient-centred approach to nursing
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Rewards & Benefits
At Barchester, your commitment is recognised and rewarded with a market-leading benefits package, including:
Competitive salary
Annual NMC registration fees paid
Free ongoing training and career development opportunities
Access to health and wellbeing resources
Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
Nurse Mentor programme
Retail and lifestyle discounts
Support with Health & Care Worker Visa costs (for eligible international nurses)
A supportive and inclusive working environment
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a satisfactory DBS check.
UK Registration Requirement
Applicants must hold valid UK professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). For more details, please visit the NHS Careers website
About Barchester Healthcare
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading care providers, delivering exceptional nursing and residential care across the country. Our approach is built around person-centred care, ensuring that each resident lives a fulfilled, comfortable life in a safe and supportive environment.
Apply Now
If you’re a dedicated nurse looking to work in a supportive, rewarding environment where you can make a real difference in people’s lives, apply today and become part of the Barchester family.
