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Registered Nurse (RGN) - Bank - Care Home


Location
Salary
£20 an hour
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Bank
Posted Date
03 Jul 2026
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Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This is bank 0hrs flexible contract. This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 freedom and 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 compassionate, you'll pride yourself on your person-centred, thoughtful approach to nursing. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Registered Nurse at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for looking after the physical, psychological, and social needs of residents, ensuring they receive quality care. The role involves creating a safe environment for residents with diverse physical and mental needs, relying on professional judgment for critical clinical decisions. You'll handle tasks ranging from developing tailored care plans to safe medicine administration. The position offers flexibility and values your autonomy and expertise. To qualify, candidates need current NMC registration, knowledge of modern clinical practices, and experience in care plans and risk assessments. Barchester values personal growth and provides many learning opportunities.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is committed to delivering high-quality care for its residents. They emphasize creating a supportive environment for residents with various needs and respect the autonomy and professional judgment of their staff. As a leading healthcare provider in the UK, Barchester offers its employees flexibility, ample learning opportunities, and values the personal and professional growth of its employees. They focus on meeting the physical, psychological, and social needs of residents and aim to provide care that staff would expect for their own loved ones.

Details

  • Date posted: 03 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £20 an hour
  • Contract: Bank
  • Working pattern: Flexible working
  • Reference number: 1522796228
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Ipswich, IP5 2GA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is bank 0hrs flexible contract.

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 freedom and 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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 producing care plans and risk assessments, understanding of regulatory frameworks like DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines.

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