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Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

Milton Keynes, MK6 5LS £25 a year Permanent Posted 18 August 2026 Apply by 16 October 2026

Home Office register entry: BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED, LONDON

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Closest occupation match: SOC 2235, Registered mental health nurses. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

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Role description

Job summary

You must hold a UK Driving License for this role - the role will involve travelling to care homes within an hours commute and covering both days and nights if needed. 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) at Barchester, you will be responsible for travelling across the region to deliver high clinical standards. Your role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that on each shift, at every location, all residents receive the highest quality of care. The job includes making sure new residents are settling in and assisting in advancing team members' skills, while developing care plans tailored to residents' physical and mental needs. You will have the freedom and autonomy to work in the right way and will be valued and respected for your contributions.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider in the UK, known for its exceptional care standards and services. With a comprehensive network of care homes and hospitals, Barchester ensures high-quality care for all residents. Each location features a dedicated multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering the best possible service. Barchester offers competitive salaries and a sector-leading benefits package to its employees. Continuous training and development opportunities are also available for all roles, contributing to career growth. Barchester Healthcare is an empowering and rewarding place to work, embodying values of dedication and respect.

Details

Date posted

18 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1538557540

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LS

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

You must hold a UK Driving License for this role - the role will involve travelling to care homes within an hours commute and covering both days and nights if needed.

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

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

  • You must be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with a current NMC registration. A teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification is also required.

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

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LS

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/

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