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Night Nurse (RGN)


Location
Salary
£20.82 an hour
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Deadline
10 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
11 Jun 2026
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Job summary

A £2,000 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. ABOUT THE ROLE As a 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 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 Pharmaceutical guidelines.

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Nurse at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for looking after the physical, psychological, and social needs of the residents. Your role will involve creating a safe and supportive environment for residents with various physical and mental needs, alongside relying on your professional judgment to make critical clinical decisions. Your wide range of responsibilities will include developing tailored care plans, providing medicine safely, and delivering excellence across all that you do. As a Registered Nurse (RGN), you'll be given the autonomy to do things the right way, truly valued and respected for your work. You'll need current NMC registration and knowledge of up-to-date clinical practices, experience in care plan development, and understanding of regulatory frameworks like DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. The role offers a competitive salary, sector-leading benefits, and a £2,000 welcome bonus.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to providing quality care for residents in their care homes. The organization places a focus on creating a supportive environment that caters to the physical, psychological, and social needs of its residents. With an emphasis on professional development and the autonomy of its staff, Barchester Healthcare aims to deliver excellent care. They offer support for continuous professional development and provide competitive benefits, including a 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus. Barchester is committed to compliance with regulatory frameworks and supports its staff in creating comprehensive care plans and improving their clinical practice. They advocate for a person-centered approach and place high value on the thoroughness and thoughtfulness required in the nursing profession.

Details

  • Date posted: 11 June 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £20.82 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
  • Reference number: 1511347409
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Dalkeith, EH22 2AH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

A £2,000 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a 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 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 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 schemesAnd 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 a rewarding and empowering place to be.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registration, Good knowledge of clinical practices, Experience in care plan development, Understanding of regulatory frameworks (DoLs/MCA, Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines).

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