Community Nurse – Band 6

Athona Ltd; Folkestone, Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Community Nurse for an NHS Urgent Community Service in the Kent area. This role offers flexible working hours, with pay ranging from £24.00 to £35.00 per hour. Candidates should have community nursing experience and current NMC registration. The position ensures patients receive urgent care in their homes, aiming to reduce hospital admissions.

Benefits

Industry-leading revalidation support

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration required.
• Experience in community nursing, urgent care, or acute settings is essential.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Deliver urgent response care in the community.
• Help patients remain safely at home.
• Reduce avoidable hospital admissions.

Skills

Community nursing experience

Urgent care experience

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Community Nurse – Ashford, Folkestone, Deal & Westbrook
Specialty: Community Nursing / Urgent Response
Band / Grade: Band 6
Location: Kent (Ashford, Folkestone, Deal & Westbrook)
Salary: £24.00 – £35.00 per hour

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Nurse to work with an NHS Urgent Community Service in Kent. This locum adhoc role is based within a community/urgent care setting, with a variety of shift patterns available:

• 08:00 – 21:00
• 08:00 – 16:00
• 17:00 – 21:00

The role is set to begin ASAP and will be offered on an ongoing adhoc basis, providing flexibility to suit your lifestyle. The post offers an hourly rate of £24.00 – £35.00. Please note that this position is inside IR35.

Responsibilities include working within a supportive multi-disciplinary team delivering urgent response care in the community, helping patients remain safely at home and reducing avoidable hospital admissions.

Eligibility / Qualifications

To be eligible, you must have:

• Current NMC registration
• Experience in community nursing, urgent care or acute settings
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car

Why work with Athona?

We are one of the UK’s leading on-framework healthcare recruitment agencies. With over 20 years of experience in this field, we pride ourselves on taking great care in every candidate we place. Our team of experts are always on hand to support you.

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.

Get in touch with Janeth Soluta, send CV to [e-mail] or call 01277245901

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