Work for us

The RCN is the largest professional association and union of nursing staff and students in the UK. No matter what your experience or background, a career with the Royal College of Nursing promises to be both challenging and rewarding.

What we do

We promote nursing interests, represent and campaign on behalf of our members and the people they care for. We're also a leading player in the development of nursing policy and practice. Join us and you’ll be representing nurses and nursing, promoting excellence in practice and shaping health policies.

A great place to work

At the RCN we are committed to providing a quality service for our members and being an effective, efficient organisation that attracts and retains high-quality staff.

We have been included on the Top 100 employers every year since 2011 and been accredited by Investors in People since 2009, holding the prestigious Gold Standard since 2012.