Community Nurse, Kettering

Homelinkhealthcare; Kettering; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Holiday enhancements

Clinical leadership

Retail discounts

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Birthday day off

Job summary

HomeLink Healthcare is seeking an experienced Community Registered Nurse for the Kettering area to deliver safe, high-quality care to NHS patients in patients’ homes as part of the Hospital at Home service. You will conduct 45‑minute visits, perform IV therapy and wound management, and coordinate with GPs and multidisciplinary teams to support patients in recovering at home.

The role requires a valid NMC registration, current revalidation, and at least three years of post‑registration experience

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration and current revalidation.
• Minimum of three years post‑registration experience in community, acute or equivalent settings.
• Ability to work autonomously with strong clinical judgement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high‑quality nursing care in patients’ homes.
• Undertake holistic patient assessments, care planning and evaluation.
• Conduct minimum 45‑minute patient visits.
• Provide clinical care including IV therapy and wound management.
• Monitor patient conditions and escalate concerns as needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with GPs, consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support patients to recover safely and remain independent at home.

Skills

NMC registration

Revalidation

Community nursing experience

Autonomy

Communication

Job description

Community Nurse Kettering August 26

Location: Kettering – community-based role NN16 8UZ

Salary: £38,557.96 - £47,291.44

Contract: FULL-TIME Permanent

HomeLink Healthcare is looking for anexperienced Community Registered Nurseto join our Hospital at Home service, delivering high-quality care to NHS patientsacross the Kettering community.

This role is ideal forCommunity Nurses, District Nurses, IV Therapy Nurses or experienced Registered Nurseslooking for a permanent opportunity while continuing to provide meaningful patient care.

As a Community Registered Nurse, you will deliver safe, effective clinical care to patients in their own homes, helping prevent hospital admission and supporting recovery within the community.

The Benefits

We offer a supportive and rewarding working environment with benefits including:

• Paid mileage from home (55p per mile)
• Weekend and Bank Holiday enhancements
• Supportive clinical leadership
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Pension contribution
• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• 33 days paid holiday (pro rata) + an additional day off for your birthday

About the Role

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care in patients’ homes
• Undertake holistic patient assessments, care planning and evaluation
• Conduct minimum 45-minute patient visits
• Provide clinical care including IV therapy and wound management
• Monitor patient conditions and elevate concerns when required
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Work collaboratively with GPs, consultants and multidisciplinary teams
• Support patients to recover safely and remain independent at home

About You

You will be a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration, current revalidation, a minimum of three years' post-registration experience in community, acute or equivalent nursing settings

You will be confident working autonomously within the community, with strong clinical judgement and excellent communication skills.

Compassionate and collaborative, you will build effective relationships with patients, carers and colleagues while delivering high standards of patient-centred care.

Essential Clinical Skills

• Competency in IV therapy, including the administration of intravenous medications
• Experience in wound assessment and wound care management
• Proven experience in the management of PICC and Midline devices
• Ability to work independently and safely within a community setting

About HomeLink Healthcare

HomeLink Healthcare is a clinician-led Hospital at Home service provider working in partnership with both private practice and NHS hospitals, consultants, community providers and GPs.

We believe patients should have the choice to receive safe, high-quality care in their own homes whenever possible. Our skilled nursing and therapy teams deliver specialist care that helps prevent hospital admission and supports patients to return home sooner.

Diversity and Inclusion

HomeLink Healthcare welcomes applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences and is committed to supporting neurodiverse colleagues.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process (for example receiving interview questions in advance), please let us know.

Closing date: 31st August

HomeLink Healthcare | NHS partner since 2016