Community Nurse – Band 5

Athona Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Community Nurse for multiple locations across West Sussex. The role involves providing holistic care in patients' homes and clinics, aiming to support patient independence and prevent hospital admissions. Candidates must have community nursing experience, a valid NMC pin, and a vehicle with business insurance. Competitive pay rates and flexible working opportunities are offered in this position.

Benefits

Industry-leading in-house revalidation and appraisal support

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working opportunities

Access to exclusive NHS roles

Dedicated consultant support

Generous referral scheme

Qualifications

• Previous community nursing experience required.
• Valid NMC pin and NHS Smartcard needed.
• Own vehicle with business insurance necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in patients’ homes and clinics.
• Support independence and prevent hospital admissions.
• Conduct holistic patient assessments.

Skills

Holistic patient assessment

Wound assessment and management

Pressure area care

Venepuncture

Insulin administration

Subcutaneous injections

Catheter care

Job description

Job Title: Community Nurse – Community Services (Multiple Locations)

Specialty: Community Nursing

Band / Grade: Band 5

Location: Various locations across West Sussex (see sites below)

Salary:

Weekday: £25 per hour
Saturday & Nights: £27 per hour
Sunday: £32 per hour

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Nurse to work within Community Services across multiple sites in West Sussex. This locum position is based in a community setting, delivering care in patients’ homes and clinics, with proposed working hours of 08:00–18:00 or 08:00–20:00.

Community nursing teams deliver care in patients’ homes and clinics, supporting independence and helping to prevent hospital admissions.

Duties include

• Holistic patient assessment
• Wound assessment and management
• Pressure area care
• Venepuncture
• Insulin administration
• Subcutaneous injections
• Catheter care (male and female)

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must have previous community nursing experience, a valid NMC pin, NHS Smartcard, and your own vehicle with business insurance.

Service Locations

• Crowborough
• Uckfield Community Hospital
• Lewes Victoria Hospital
• Crawley Hospital
• Horsham Hospital
• Haywards Heath
• Littlehampton
• Bognor War Memorial Hospital
• Arundel Hospital
• Worthing
• Chichester

Why work with Athona?

We are one of the UK’s leading on-framework healthcare recruitment agencies. With over 20 years of experience, we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality, supportive recruitment experience. Our expert consultants are always on hand to guide you through the process.

What We Offer

• Industry-leading in-house revalidation and appraisal support team
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to exclusive NHS roles through our preferred supplier status
• A dedicated consultant offering tailored support
• A generous referral scheme

Interested in applying?

If this role suits your skills and experience, apply today and our team will contact you to discuss the details.

Send your CV to: [e-mail]
Call: 01277 245901

Know someone else who might be interested?

Refer them to Athona and receive £250 for every successful recommendation.