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Night Nurse (RGN)

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Location
Salary
£21.50 an hour
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Deadline
06 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
08 Jul 2026
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Job summary

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. Dedicated and compassionat

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Nurse at a Barchester care home, you'll be expected to address the physical, psychological, and social needs of residents, ensuring they receive the excellent care they deserve. The role involves creating safe and supportive environments for residents with various needs and using professional judgement for clinical decisions. Responsibilities range from developing personalized care plans to ensuring the safe administration of medicine. A key requirement for this role is current NMC registration and updated knowledge of clinical practices. Experience in making comprehensive care plans and understanding regulatory frameworks such as DoLs/MCA is also necessary. In return for dedication, a competitive salary is offered along with a benefits package that includes paid NMC registration, training, and various bonuses.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is renowned for providing exceptional care in their homes, prioritizing the quality of life for residents. The company places a keen focus on the individual needs of each resident, ensuring their physical, psychological, and social well-being is addressed. This dedication to personalized care makes Barchester a rewarding place to work for healthcare professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality care. Barchester values its staff, offering them the autonomy to perform their roles effectively while being recognized and respected for their contributions. The company also invests in staff development with training programs and supports them with a sector-leading benefits package.

Details

  • Date posted: 08 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £21.50 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
  • Reference number: 1524781018
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Reading, RG6 3UJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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 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 a rewarding and empowering place to be.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC registration, good knowledge of up-to-date clinical practices, experience in care plans and risk assessments, understanding of regulatory frameworks such as DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines.

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This advert is for Night Nurse (RGN) with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £21.50 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Sep 2026.

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