Community Nurse - Felixstowe | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Felixstowe is seeking a Registered Nurse for a fixed-term contract of 30 hours per week, ending 27 April 2026. The role involves providing holistic nursing care to housebound individuals, including diabetic management, palliative care, and wound care. Applicants should have a valid nursing qualification, experience in community nursing, and a driving license. The position offers a supportive team environment and access to ongoing training.

Benefits

Extensive training

Flexible working options

NHS discounts

Health and Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Must have a valid nursing qualification and be registered.
• Experience in community nursing is preferred.
• Access to a car and a valid driving license are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to housebound individuals.
• Conduct nursing assessments and interventions for patients.
• Work collaboratively within an Integrated Neighbourhood Team.

Skills

Holistic nursing care

Diabetic management

Palliative care

Wound care

Communication skills

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

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) comprising district & community nurses, generic workers, community matron, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and Social Care Workers. There is a B7 Registered Clinical Lead Nurse working collaboratively with the Lead Therapist and Lead Social Worker. An INT Manager oversees health and social care provision in Felixstowe.

The team is busy, dynamic, and committed to a holistic care approach. It continues to evolve to support NHS developments, including close collaboration with local statutory, non-statutory, and voluntary services such as GPs, hospitals, GP Federation, Local Authorities, Social Prescribers, Mental Health services, Community Council partners, commissioners, and other community groups.

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

More information about the team and role

You will primarily work with housebound individuals in their homes, providing holistic nursing care such as diabetic management, palliative and end-of-life care, venipuncture, wound care, and catheter care, aiming to keep patients safe and functional at home. Many patients have complex physical, mental, and social needs.

You will conduct integrated nursing assessments and interventions for residents aged 18+ registered with a Felixstowe GP, supporting healthy aging.

The successful candidate will receive regular supervision, annual appraisals, and access to relevant skills development training. You are expected to work autonomously, representing the interests of the patients served in the area. Applicants must have access to a car and hold a valid driving license.

We are ESNEFT, providing hospital and community health services to nearly one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our services include hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, clinics, and home visits. We employ over 12,000 staff and offer extensive training, flexible working, pension schemes, annual leave, and NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme supports your overall health.

We are committed to efficiency and innovation, partnering with Epic to implement a leading electronic patient record system, enhancing patient and staff experience.

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

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For full role responsibilities, please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Jul 2025.