Peripatetic Nurse (RGN)

Peripatetic Nurse (RGN)

Location: Covering Essex and surrounding areas (Base: Ashlar House Care Home, St Margaret's Hospital, Epping, Essex, CM16 6TY)

Pay Rate: £25.50 per hour

Hours: 44.00 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Mixed (Days and Nights)

Job Type: Permanent

Recruiting Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

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At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we link exceptional clinical leaders with top-tier care providers nationwide. We are currently recruiting a highly skilled and adaptable Peripatetic Nurse (RGN) on behalf of Barchester Healthcare to cover care homes across Essex and surrounding areas.

Note: This role involves regional travel and requires a full, clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Peripatetic Nurse (RGN), you will travel across your assigned region to provide vital clinical leadership and maintain high standards of care across different Barchester homes. You will lead multidisciplinary teams on shift, welcome new residents, mentor staff, and ensure seamless delivery of tailored person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide dynamic clinical leadership and guidance across multiple care home settings in Essex and surrounding areas.

• Exercise professional autonomy and sound clinical judgment to oversee resident health, safety, and wellbeing.

• Produce, evaluate, and update detailed care plans and comprehensive clinical risk assessments.

• Administer medications safely in full compliance with NMC standards and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines.

• Mentor and upskill local care and nursing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a dedicated, mobile, and ambitious nurse leader who thrives in dynamic care environments.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Registration: Active, valid NMC Registration (RGN).

• Licence & Mobility: Full, clean UK driving licence and access to your own reliable vehicle.

• Mentorship: Teaching, mentoring, or supervision qualification.

• Clinical Knowledge: Up-to-date expertise in clinical nursing practices, regulatory frameworks, DoLS/MCA, and safe medication management.

• Experience: Proven track record in detailed care planning, risk assessments, and leading multidisciplinary teams with excellent communication skills.

WHAT WE OFFER / REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your flexibility and clinical leadership, you will receive a premium pay rate and a sector-leading benefits package:

• Competitive Pay: £25.50 per hour (44 hours per week, Permanent).

• Professional Subscriptions: Annual NMC registration fees paid every year.

• Immigration Support: Offer to pay Health & Care Worker Visa immigration fees (for eligible nurses).

• Learning & Development: Free comprehensive training, leadership progression, and clinical skills programs.

• Bonuses & Perks: Access to ‘Nurse Mentor’ bonuses, ‘Refer a Friend’ schemes, and extensive retail/leisure savings.

• Wellbeing Support: Direct access to dedicated health and employee wellbeing tools.