NHS
Community Staff Nurse
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Job Description
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- To work within a rota to cover the needs of the service, 52 weeks of the year.
- To plan and monitor the delivery of person centred health care, evidencing clinical decision making in the clinical record.
- To participate in the admission and discharging planning of patients from the caseload.
- To promote the wellbeing, health promotion and self-management of patients health needs.
- To work within FC and local policies, guidelines, procedures and SOPs.
- To promote and ensure effective communication, working within FCs behaviour framework.
- To supervise and delegate care provided by more junior staff, while maintaining accountability.
- To recognise and escalate any concerns to the senior nurse.
- To maintain records in accordance with FCs policy and NMC Guidelines, including electronic patient and data management systems (EMIS).
- You will be able to work independently and as a member of the team, working in partnership with the wider Health and Social Care Networks.
- To maintain own professional and clinical integrity in line with the NMC Code.
- To effectively engage with all team members concerned with patient care.
- To support the induction, supervision and teaching of junior team members, including student nurses and temporary staff.
- To be an advocate and role model within the community setting.
- To be aware of budgetary constraints and effective resource management.
- To ensure that local and national Health and Safety regulations are adhered to by all members of the team.
- To report and escalate any risks and follow FCs incident reporting process.
- Be aware and act upon procedures that are in place to protect vulnerable individuals.
- To attend and engage in organisational meetings and feedback to the team.
- To take an active part in clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions.
- To assist in service audits where indicated, supporting the continued review of effective and efficient practice.
- In the absence of the senior nurse, escalate any staffing issues which may impact on providing safe and effective care.
- To work within a rota to cover the needs of the service, 52 weeks of the year.
- To plan and monitor the delivery of person centred health care, evidencing clinical decision making in the clinical record.
- To participate in the admission and discharging planning of patients from the caseload.
- To promote the wellbeing, health promotion and self-management of patients health needs.
- To work within FC and local policies, guidelines, procedures and SOPs.
- To promote and ensure effective communication, working within FCs behaviour framework.
- To supervise and delegate care provided by more junior staff, while maintaining accountability.
- To recognise and escalate any concerns to the senior nurse.
- To maintain records in accordance with FCs policy and NMC Guidelines, including electronic patient and data management systems (EMIS).
- You will be able to work independently and as a member of the team, working in partnership with the wider Health and Social Care Networks.
- To maintain own professional and clinical integrity in line with the NMC Code.
- To effectively engage with all team members concerned with patient care.
- To support the induction, supervision and teaching of junior team members, including student nurses and temporary staff.
- To be an advocate and role model within the community setting.
- To be aware of budgetary constraints and effective resource management.
- To ensure that local and national Health and Safety regulations are adhered to by all members of the team.
- To report and escalate any risks and follow FCs incident reporting process.
- Be aware and act upon procedures that are in place to protect vulnerable individuals.
- To attend and engage in organisational meetings and feedback to the team.
- To take an active part in clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions.
- To assist in service audits where indicated, supporting the continued review of effective and efficient practice.
- In the absence of the senior nurse, escalate any staffing issues which may impact on providing safe and effective care.
- Ability to assess, deliver and evaluate quality care
- Teaching skills
- Effective communicator
- Understanding of current issues affecting NHS services
- Involvement in programmes of Quality care
- Risk management
- Clinical Governance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- IT skills
- Flexible, lateral thinker
- Reflective practitioner
- Proven ability to motivate others
- Able to work competently without supervision
- Responsible for own professional development
- Car Driver with a valid license to drive in the UK & business use insurance.
- Experience gained during Pre-Registration training
- Community nursing experience
- Previous experience of day-to-day management
- Registered Nurse (RN1)
- Practice Supervisor (PS), or willingness to complete PS development
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Ability to assess, deliver and evaluate quality care
- Teaching skills
- Effective communicator
- Understanding of current issues affecting NHS services
- Involvement in programmes of Quality care
- Risk management
- Clinical Governance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- IT skills
- Flexible, lateral thinker
- Reflective practitioner
- Proven ability to motivate others
- Able to work competently without supervision
- Responsible for own professional development
- Car Driver with a valid license to drive in the UK & business use insurance.
- Experience gained during Pre-Registration training
- Community nursing experience
- Previous experience of day-to-day management
- Registered Nurse (RN1)
- Practice Supervisor (PS), or willingness to complete PS development
- Recognised teaching qualification
Job summary
What if there was a way to give better care to your patients as a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse and at the same time improve your work/life balance and develop your career?
This is your chance to join First Community Health and Care, a staff owned social enterprise providing CQC Good frontline NHS services in East Surrey.
We are looking for a Band 5 Staff Nurse with the enthusiasm and flexibility to thrive on providing exceptional quality patient focused care in a community setting. Its a role that offers great flexibility, but also requires some flexibility from you plus a valid driving licence and a suitable car.
As part of the local NHS, you will play a vital role to reduce NHS system pressure. We deliver high-quality nursing, specialist care teams, children and family advice and support, plus our rehabilitation ward and Minor Injury Unit at Caterham Dene Hospital.
To fit around you, we can offer a range of full/part time hours and shift patterns including day, late and evening shifts. We will also consider bank (minimum of 22.5 hours). There is a welcome benefit of £2,000 available for this role (terms and conditions apply).
This role is suitable for both experienced and newly registered nurses. We have a supportive Preceptorship Programme for new nursing registrants.
When completing your application please refer to both the CV Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
Based in Caterham, Oxted and Redhill, you will provide nursing care for a wide range of conditions to people in their own home or residential settings. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised care under the direction of a Clinical Team Lead and District Nurse, you will work closely with health and social care professionals across the primary care networks to prevent your patients being admitted to hospital.
Please apply by copying your CV and providing a supporting statement on how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description under the CV upload section. Please refer to the application support guide for help submitting your application.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)
First Community is a staff owned social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services to residents across East Surrey and in parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our values First Rate People, First Rate Care and First Rate Value.
First Community is a great place to work, everyone here has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension, flexible retirement options and employee benefits including a car salary sacrifice scheme.
Please talk to us before applying or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs where possible. Please note flexible working options may vary depending on the role.
First Community values diversity and inclusion and is committed to the recruitment and retention of under-represented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Details
Date posted
19 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year + 5% HCAS + £2000 welcome benefit
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B9078-FC1039
Job locations
The Caterham Dene Hospital
Church Road
Caterham
Surrey
CR3 5RA
First Community Health & Care
Kings Mill Lane
Redhill
RH1 5JY
Tandridge District Council
8 Station Road East
Oxted
Surrey
RH8 0BT
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Job responsibilities
Job Summary
This role within First Community (FC) is to provide nursing support to adults and their families. You will deliver skilled nursing care under the direction of the Senior Nurse within the framework of the NMC Code, promoting a healthy lifestyle and independence where possible. You may take responsibility for overseeing the nursing care within your area in the absence of the Senior Nurse.
Key responsibilities/outcomes
When completing your application please refer to both the CV Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under supporting documents.
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
This role within First Community (FC) is to provide nursing support to adults and their families. You will deliver skilled nursing care under the direction of the Senior Nurse within the framework of the NMC Code, promoting a healthy lifestyle and independence where possible. You may take responsibility for overseeing the nursing care within your area in the absence of the Senior Nurse.
Key responsibilities/outcomes
When completing your application please refer to both the CV Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under supporting documents.
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Additional informationCertificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
First Community Health and Care
Address
The Caterham Dene Hospital
Church Road
Caterham
Surrey
CR3 5RA
Employer's website
https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
First Community Health and Care
Address
The Caterham Dene Hospital
Church Road
Caterham
Surrey
CR3 5RA
Employer's website
https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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