Community Registered Nurse

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Community Nurse to provide nursing interventions for housebound patients aged 18 and over in their own homes or chosen residences.

You will work autonomously, supported by the Community Nursing Sister and Team Lead, delivering patient-centred care while managing long-term conditions and acute situations, with emphasis on ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have current UK NMC registration.
• Post-preceptorship experience required.
• Immunisation and vaccination report to be provided.
• Willing to work across 7 days a week, 8am–8pm, with flexible working options.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing interventions to housebound patients aged 18 and over in their homes or chosen place of residence.
• Deliver a range of patient-centred nursing care autonomously, supported by the Community Nursing Sister and Team Lead.

Job description

The post will involve working with healthcare assistants and clinicians to provide nursing interventions to patients in their home environment, maximising their independence and providing care to manage long term conditions as well as acute situations.

You must be innovative in your approach and willing to work with other members of the integrated team to ensure a high quality service delivery. You must be willing to develop your own knowledge and skills, you will be supported in your personal development with training to extend your community nursing skills.

Applicants who do not have current valid UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post. Successful candidates must have post-preceptorship experience.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

You will be able to demonstrate real enthusiasm for community nursing, alongside a commitment to ongoing professional development.

The team provides nursing care to housebound patients aged 18 and over within their own homes or chosen place of residence. You will work autonomously, supported by the Community Nursing Sister and Team Lead, delivering a range of nursing interventions and patient‑centred care.

The service operates 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm, with flexible working available on request to support work–life balance.

A car owner/driver with business‑use insurance cover is essential for this role.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk).

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Webb Job title: Clinical Manager Email address: [e-mail]