Community Registered Nurse
Nhs Professionals Limited
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Job summary
NHS Professionals is seeking a Community Nurse to provide flexible bank shifts across Trusts in England, offering exposure to diverse community settings and opportunities to develop professionally.
The role requires a minimum of 6 months paid community experience, NMC registration, and a valid UK driving license; salary is hourly £16.53–£26.45 with weekly pay and access to NHSP academy for development.
Qualifications
- A car and valid UK driving license.
- Current NMC registration is required.
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing is essential.
Responsibilities
- Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic tests.
- Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and escalating as needed.
- Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations.
- Display sound clinical judgment and decision making in changing clinical scenarios.
- Escalate concerns when necessary and act within professional guidelines.
Skills
Education
Job description
Closing date: 24 September 2026
Job Title: Community Nurse
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
- Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic tests
- Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalation
- Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations
- Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
- Recognising limitations and escalating concerns
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
- Date posted: 06 March 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £16.53 to £26.45 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: M0042-26-0143
- Job locations: Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW
- Job Title: Community Nurse
- Trust: Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust
- Location: Ilfracombe, Braunton, Bideford and Fremington
- Pay Rate: £16-£26
- Shift Pattern: Flexible
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide for more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital (EX31 4JB) and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) (EX2 5DW).Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes.We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our hospitals are both renowned for their research, innovation and links to universities.
This flexible role as a Community Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.
- Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic tests
- Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalation
- Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations
- Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
- Recognising limitations and escalating concerns.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
- A car and valid UK driving license
- A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 years
- Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
- Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
- Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
- Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
- Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
- Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
- Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
- Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
- All Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of :-
- Statement of NMC Registration
- Degree /Diploma in Nursing
- A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 years.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see our website.
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