Community Nurse

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preceptorship

Flexible working

Career development

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust in Herne Bay is seeking a Band 5 Community Nurse to support housebound patients across the area. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering holistic care in patients' homes with autonomy to assess, plan and deliver care under supervision.

We offer a nurturing preceptorship programme, learning opportunities and clear career development pathways, with flexible working to help you thrive while delivering high-quality community care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration.
• Band 5 or newly qualified nurses welcomed.
• Experience in community or home care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to housebound patients in their homes.
• Assess, plan and implement personalised care.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team with supervision.

Skills

NMC registration

Clinical assessment

Holistic care

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.

Are you an enthusiastic, compassionate Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference in people's lives? We are seeking a motivated Band 5 Community Nurse to join our supportive and progressive team in Herne Bay.

Working within a close-knit and welcoming team, you will play a key role in supporting housebound patients across Herne Bay and the surrounding areas. Community nursing offers a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and their families while delivering holistic, personalised care in their own homes. Every day is different, giving you the autonomy to assess, plan and deliver care that truly meets individual needs.

As part of an exciting period of transformation, our Community Adult Nursing Teams are aligning with Primary Care Networks to strengthen partnership working and improve patient outcomes. We are committed to innovative, needs-led care that keeps patients at the centre of everything we do.

As a Band 5 Community Nurse, you will be supported to deliver a wide range of nursing interventions, including wound management, catheter care, administration of injectable medication, venepuncture, palliative and end of life care, symptom management and support for patients living with long-term conditions. Through education, empowerment and proactive care planning, you will help individuals maximise your independence and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions wherever possible.

You will work as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, managing and supporting patients with complex health needs while developing your assessment, clinical decision-making and care coordination skills. We offer the freedom to plan and organise your workload, supported by experienced colleagues, regular supervision and dedicated clinical leadership to help you thrive.

Whether you are newly qualified or looking to build on your existing experience, we are committed to helping you achieve your professional goals. Our nurturing preceptorship programme, comprehensive learning opportunities and clear career development pathways will support your growth every step of the way. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine impact, develop your expertise and be part of positive change in community healthcare, we would be delighted to welcome you to our Herne Bay Community Nursing Team.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Durga Kasina Job title: Clinical Lead Email address: [e-mail]