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Essential
1 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
To join us as a Registered Nurse (RMN), you’ll need to have current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices, particularly in relation to dementia. Experience of producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, 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.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Registered Nurse (Mental Health) at a Barchester care home, you’ll use your compassion and experience to help deliver the exceptional levels of care and support we’re known for. We’ll look to you to provide our multi-disciplinary team with in-depth expertise on mental health to make sure our residents get the most out of life. You’ll ensure each person’s needs are met and that they’re always treated with dignity and respect. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from making sure a new resident is settling in and developing tailored care plans to carrying out a variety of clinical tasks. As a Registered Nurse specialising in mental health, you can enjoy the freedom and autonomy you need to make a real difference. In return, we’ll give you plenty of opportunities for training and career development.
ABOUT YOU
To join us as a Registered Nurse (RMN), you’ll need to have current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices, particularly in relation to dementia. Experience of producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, 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 a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:
- Free learning and development
- Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme
- A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts
- Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes
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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This advert is for Registered Nurse (RMN) - Care Home with Barchester Healthcare in Lasswade, Scotland. It is listed as a Mental health nurse role. The advertised salary is £23.06 per hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Sep 2026.
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