Community Nurse - Felixstowe

NHS; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Felixstowe is looking for a Registered Nurse for a fixed-term contract focused on delivering holistic care in the community. The role involves integrating nursing assessments and providing high-quality services to housebound patients, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

NHS discounts

Staff Health and Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration essential.
• RN Qualification required.
• Car driver with access to a car for community-based work.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care including diabetic management and palliative care.
• Conduct integrated nursing assessments within the community.
• Work autonomously with regular supervision and training.

Skills

Communication skills

Observational skills

IT skills

Education

Current NMC registration

RN Qualification (Part 1 of register)

Job description

Job summary

Felixstowe Community Therapy has an opening for a Registered Nurse for a fixed term contract ending 27 April 2026. This post is for 30 hours per week.

The Felixstowe Community Nursing service is part of a wider Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) consisting of district & community nurses, generic workers, community matron, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and Social Care Workers. There is a B7 Registered Clinical Lead Nurse who works collaboratively with the Lead Therapist and Lead Social Worker. An INT Manager is overall responsible for Health and Social Care provision in Felixstowe.

The team is busy, dynamic and proud of their holistic care approach. The team continues to change to support developments in NHS which includes close working relationships with the local statutory, non-statutory and voluntary services including GP, acute hospital colleagues, GP Federation, Local Authorities, Social Prescribers, Mental Health, Community Council partners, commissioners and many other local community groups.

Our service runs 8 am-6 pm, 7 days a week. Staff are required to work approximately 1 in 10 weekends, with flexible working available within the hours of the service.

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Main duties of the job

You will be working with mainly housebound people in their usual place of residence using holistic nursing care skills including diabetic care and management, palliative care and end of life, venepuncture, wound care, catheter care etc - all with a view to keeping people functional and safe in their own homes. Many of our patients have a complexity of needs across the spectrum of physical, mental and social care health.

You will be involved in providing integrated nursing assessments and interventions to the residents of Felixstowe and surrounding area, who are 18+ and registered with a Felixstowe GP. Our main aim is to support, maintain and encourage people in the ageing well process.

The successful candidate will be actively supported by regular supervision and individual annual appraisal. You will be expected to work autonomously and on behalf of the patients served by the local area. You will have access to skills development training relevant to this post.

Applicants need to be a Car Driver and have access to a car for work which is community based'.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

432-HR310-25

Job locations

Felixstowe Community Hub

Maidstone Road

Felixstowe

IP11 9EF

Job description Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Current NMC registration
• RN Qualification (Part 1 of register) or equivalent.
• Car Driver and have access to a car for work which is community based

Desirable

• Leg Ulcer Management
• IV Administration / cannulation
• ENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent
• Mentorship qualification is essential for the post, but not essential at interview.
• Previous experience working in the community.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential

• IT and standard keyboard skills
• Good communication skills which demonstrate tact, diplomacy, empathy and sensitivity
• Effective observational and reporting skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Current NMC registration
• RN Qualification (Part 1 of register) or equivalent.
• Car Driver and have access to a car for work which is community based

Desirable

• Leg Ulcer Management
• IV Administration / cannulation
• ENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent
• Mentorship qualification is essential for the post, but not essential at interview.
• Previous experience working in the community.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential

• IT and standard keyboard skills
• Good communication skills which demonstrate tact, diplomacy, empathy and sensitivity
• Effective observational and reporting skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Felixstowe Community Hub

Maidstone Road

Felixstowe

IP11 9EF

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Felixstowe Community Hub

Maidstone Road

Felixstowe

IP11 9EF

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)