Community Nurse — Home Visits, Autonomy & Growth

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Thulston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Community Nurse to provide holistic care to housebound patients in and around Herne Bay. You will assess, plan and deliver nursing care in patients' homes as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

The post offers supervision, a nurturing preceptorship culture, and opportunities for professional progression within an ambitious transformation programme. Driving is a requirement for visiting patients, with a full UK licence.

Qualifications

• Level 6 degree or equivalent plus a diploma in nursing.
• Recent healthcare experience or newly qualified status.
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Full UK driving licence or EU licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of nursing interventions (e.g., wound management, catheter care, injections, venepuncture).
• Provide palliative and end-of-life care and support for long-term conditions.
• Assess, plan and coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team to maximise independence and avoid unnecessary admissions.
• Drive to patients' homes as required and participate in clinical leadership and supervision.

Skills

Customer focused

IT systems proficiency

Clinical decision making

Signposting and care coordination

Education

Level 6 Degree or equivalent

Nursing diploma

NMC registration

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Community Nurse to provide holistic care to housebound patients in and around Herne Bay. You will assess, plan and deliver nursing care in patients' homes as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

The post offers supervision, a nurturing preceptorship culture, and opportunities for professional progression within an ambitious transformation programme. Driving is a requirement for visiting patients, with a full UK licence.