Community Nurse

NHS; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service organization in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an enthusiastic Community Nurse to join their caring team. The role involves providing complex nursing care to patients at home, assessing healthcare needs, and delivering proactive patient-focused services. The ideal candidate will be a registered healthcare professional with community healthcare experience and strong communication skills. This is a permanent position with a pay range of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Passion for high standards of patient care

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body (1st Level Nurse/ NMC).
• Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement.

Responsibilities

• Assess the healthcare needs of patients and families.
• Monitor the quality of care they're receiving.
• Provide complex nursing care to people at home and in residential care homes.

Skills

Sound communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to organise own work

Education

Degree in a health relevant subject or willingness to complete a degree

Tools

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.

We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Community Nurse to join our caring and progressive team in Abbey Court.

You will work as part of a close-knit team who are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of people in Tunbridge Wells. Tunbridge Wells is made up of a diverse patient group with complex needs.

Community Nurses make a difference by making sure our services are proactive and patient-focused, helping to keep people at home and independent for longer.

Our community nursing teams are closely aligned with local Primary Care Networks, to make sure patient care is holistic and joined up. We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition, so we take time to get to know our patients.

Main duties of the job

Community nurses provide complex nursing care to people at home and in residential care homes.

As a community nurse, you'll

• assess the healthcare needs of patients and families
• monitor the quality of care they're receiving
• be professionally accountable for its delivery

Your patients could be any age, but they'll often be elderly, while others may have been recently discharged from hospital, be terminally ill or have physical disabilities.

You will work as part of a team to keep people safe and well at home. You will use your clinical judgment to support evidence-based care planning for people living at home, in care homes or other settings and make sure that people who use our services have a good experience.

"I have an amazing, rewarding job and my aim is to continue to provide skilled and compassionate care for my patients in their homes for as long as I am able." Jenny, community nurse.

About us

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive, Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

Details

Date posted: 07 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 846-7485221-CF-A

Job locations: Abbey Court, 7-15 St Johns Rd, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9TF

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body (1st Level Nurse/ NMC)
• Degree in a health relevant subject or willingness to complete a degree (within 3 years of appointment)

Desirable:

• Mentoring qualification

Experience

Essential:

• Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment

Knowledge

Essential:

• Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS
• Knowledge of up to date clinical practice

Skills & abilities

Essential:

• Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to organise own work

Personal attributes

Essential:

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

Ability to manage

Essential:

• Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the team lead / ward manager.
• Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.