Band 5 Community Nurse Bournville Team - Central Locality

Transformation Unit; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full NHS terms and conditions and more

Flexible working where possible

Discounts for local retailers

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Community Nurse for the Bournville Team – Central Locality. The role is 22.5 hours per week, with weekend and bank holiday commitments, based in Birmingham.

You will work in patients' homes, delivering comprehensive nursing care and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team to promote independence and wellbeing. The post requires a full driving licence and mobility across sites in Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult) with current registration.
• Mentor/assessor qualification or working towards.
• Willingness to work weekends/bank holidays and travel across Birmingham.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients in their own homes as part of a planned community nursing team.
• Provide diabetes care including insulin injections and education.
• Deliver end of life care where the preferred place of death is home.
• Maintain wound care with patient-centred planning and advocacy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to achieve best outcomes for independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

IT literacy

Time management

Multicultural awareness

Education

Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)

Mentor and assessor qualification or in progress

Continued professional development

Tools

Full driving license

Job description

Main area Adult Community Services Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent: 22.5 hours per week Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (weekends and bank holidays) Job ref 820-8218240-COM

Employer Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bournville Community Nursing Team Town Birmingham Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 25/11/2026 23:59

Band 5 Community Nurse Bournville Team - Central Locality

Job overview

Community-based working.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our excellent planned community nursing team based at Charlotte Road Health Centre.

We are looking for a highly motivated applicant who is interested in meeting the challenge of working on the community with patients in the home setting. You will be working with a variety of disciplines within the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for patients to ensure their independence and well being.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a planned team of community nurses delivering care to patients in their own homes. You will need to be competent in many clinical skills ranging from diabetes care/insulin injections up to providing end of life care to patients who\'s preferred place of death is at home. There is also a need to have a passion for wound care and to place the patient at the centre of your working day often acting as an advocate for them.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The service operates between the hours of 8 am to 6pm over 7 days per week and the working pattern for the successful candidate will include weekend working and bank holiday periods. This post requires the successful candidates to be highly mobile so requires a full driving license and car available for work.

For full details refer to JD.

Service Hours

The service currently operates between the hours of 8am to 6pm over 7 days a week.

Please note, driving is a requirement of this role, although reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act can be considered for alternative methods of travel if required

Person specification

• Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
• Mentor and assessor qualification or equivalent or working towards
• Evidence of continued professional development relevant to role

Experience

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team setting

Skills/knowledge

• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up to date evidence based clinical practice.
• Excellent communication Analytical skills and a problem solving approach
• IT literate
• Awareness of the complex needs of a multicultural, socially diverse population
• Effective time management

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work under pressure
• Effective Team Member Leadership and interpersonal qualities

Other Job Requirements

• Needs to be independently mobile through out the organisation. This post is assessed as require a Car driver
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends and Bank Holidays as part of a rota.
• Ability to work across various sites in Birmingham

In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list - link , will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.

All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship.

The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.

Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme

BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives.

We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.

Promoting Workforce Equality

In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

DBS Costs

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with the Trust will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary in 3 payments over a 3-month period once you start employment. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to these deductions being made. The charges for the DBS include the TRAC administration fee of £5.20. The total costs are £25.20 for a standard check and £46.20 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. For bank Workers the full cost of the DBS check (as detailed above) will be deducted from your pay following completion of your online mandatory training. No payment will be made for your online training until it is all complete and verified by the Temporary Staffing Team. Please note: You will not be able to work any bank shifts until you have completed your mandatory training, and your DBS is in place.

Flexible Working

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.

In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a "Great Place to Work". We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!

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Benefits of working for us:

• Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
• Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
• Discounts for local and national retailers
• Dedicated well-being services for all employees
• Flexible working where possible

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.