Band 5 Community Nurse

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust; Watton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS community trust in the UK is seeking a motivated Nurse to deliver high-quality care to patients in their homes. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans, specifically catering to individuals with chronic health issues, palliative needs, and rehabilitation requirements. The role requires excellent communication skills and a valid driving license. Join an outstanding organization committed to continuous improvement and flexible working opportunities calculated to enhance the well-being of its staff.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a valid nursing qualification.
• Skills in palliative/end-of-life care and wound management.
• Driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement care for patients in their homes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Create individualized care plans based on assessments.

Skills

Holistic assessment

Palliative care

Wound care

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

To contribute in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community and in clinics, by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• To assess, prescribe and deliver interventions for patients, for example with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
• To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
• To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
• To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.

Working for our organisation

The Nursing team based in Watton consists of Nurses, Assistant Practitioners and Healthcare assistants. The Therapy team work closely alongside the Nursing team and consist of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Assistant Practitioners.

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand‑alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

Detailed Responsibilities

1. 1. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care, and develop care plans, using clinical reasoning skills, that may need to be delivered from a range of options.
2. 2. Following a holistic assessment, devise an individualised, evidence‑based care programme for each patient, modifying it as required.
3. 3. Assess patients' holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan.
4. 4. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.
5. 5. Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patient's cooperation in their care management plan.
6. 6. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co‑ordinated appropriately.
7. 7. Be aware of assistive technology and utilise where appropriate.
8. 8. To participate in multi‑disciplinary/multi‑agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework.
9. 9. Ensure own caseload is planned and prioritised according to service targets and patient need.
10. 10. Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis.
11. 11. Demonstrate dexterity and co‑ordination when using specialist equipment and fine tools, advanced sensory skills, manual and mobilising skills.
12. 12. Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic ordering systems.
13. 13. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.
14. 14. Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.

Professional Responsibilities

1. 15. Actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and other meetings where appropriate.
2. 16. Support all team members within the integrated team, respecting them, their roles and contributions.
3. 17. Be able to make own travel arrangements to patients' homes, clinics, base and meetings etc as required.
4. 18. Be responsible for safe use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
5. 19. Remain accountable for own professional actions as determined by the professional bodies.
6. 20. Provide advice/training to less experienced staff and supervise and support junior members of staff and students where appropriate; contributing to the induction process for new staff / students.
7. 21. Follow Trust policies, and local procedures, and use discretion in interpreting them according to the setting and circumstances.
8. 22. Comment on draft policies.
9. 23. Maintain own continued professional development.
10. 24. Ensure own workload is planned and prioritised.
11. 25. Be accountable for work delegated to others.
12. 26. Attend in‑house training as required to develop current job role.
13. 27. Demonstrate leadership skills within own competence.

Organisational Responsibilities

1. 28. Undertake mandatory training as required.
2. 29. Participate in a Personal Development Review process.
3. 30. Undertake Personal Development Plans for more junior staff members.
4. 31. Take part in clinical supervision as per Trust Policy.
5. 32. Be required to demonstrate own duties to students, new starters and/or less experienced staff.
6. 33. Provide mentorship for students undertaking pre/post registration course.
7. 34. Ensure absence reporting is undertaken as determined by Team Leader and Trust Policy.
8. 35. Contribute to clinical audit as required.
9. 36. Complete the staff survey as required.
10. 37. Complete risk assessments and incident forms as required.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Disability Confident Scheme will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). All sites are Smoke Free.

Immigration Status

Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is a diverse employer and welcomes all job applications. However, potential applicants should note that although the Trust is registered with the Home Office as a sponsor organisation for migrant workers, sponsorship can only be offered against Skilled Worker visas. If you are an applicant from outside the UK and do not already hold a self‑gained right to work, we recommend you check the Home Office eligibility requirements before making an application.

Please note: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.

Redeployment

Please note that in the first instance priority for this vacancy will be given to NCH&C staff who are on the Trusts Redeployment Register.

DBS

DBS - If this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and you are not a current employee of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust or being recruited as an Apprentice then the cost of the DBS check will be automatically removed from your first month's salary. However if you are registered with the update service this may not be required.

This friendly and busy team requires a keen and motivated Nurse to provide assessment and quality interventions to the population of patients restricted to receiving care in their homes.

You will be a registered nurse with skills in palliative / end of life care, wound care (including management of leg ulcers and pressure ulcers) for this vulnerable group of patients and a strong desire to further develop your community nursing skills and experience.

You will be required to work over a 7 day working week including weekends and be hard working, motivated, with excellent communication skills. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in holistic assessment, to demonstrate that you use your initiative and have a keen interest in working with this group of patients. You must hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

You will support staff working at a band 3 and 4 level, along with students and apprentices.

This post is suitable for both newly qualified Nurses and experienced Nurses.

Band 5

NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C's "compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels", the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.

Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.

We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.

Before applying for this vacancy, please make sure you're familiar with ongoing GOV.uk sponsorship eligibility criteria which will impact the organisations ability to provide sponsorship, whether this is currently or in the future.

Specifically for band 3 roles within healthcare please be aware of the salary threshold required for a certificate of sponsorship to be granted, and that unfortunately overseas applicants who are new to care will not reach the minimum salary threshold to obtain a certificate of sponsorship and therefore your application will be withdrawn.

With effect from the 1st April 2026 Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust will be merging with Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust to form a new organisation. The new Trust will provide a wide range of community health and social care services to over 4 million people, with a budget of circa £380 million and a workforce of over 7,000 people.

On April 1st 2025, the Boards of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust and Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust will come together to deliver services as a group, with a singular board operating across both organisations. Both trusts are high performing specialist community health and care providers working in the East of England. Both have a strong track record, with the highest ratings from the Care Quality Commission, best in class NHS staff survey outcomes, and a decade of experience in innovation and clinical development.

The group model provides health and care services to the population in their homes and neighbourhoods. We provide care that supports people from the very beginning to the very end of their lives.

We will remain two separate employers until further notice, and this role being advertised will be employed by Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust.