Community Registered Nurse

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Community Registered Nurse to join the District Nursing Team in Leigh-on-Sea. This role requires a motivated nurse to provide planned and unplanned care, support holistic assessments, and contribute to palliative care. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential. Opportunities for professional development and a range of staff benefits are available, with a salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 per year.

Benefits

27 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 10 years

Excellent pension plan offering up to 14.5%

£8K relocation package

Season ticket loans are interest-free

Staff discounts including NHS benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a first level registered nurse.
• Hold a full valid UK driving licence and have access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Referral triage
• Complex holistic assessments
• Palliative care
• Working alongside the wider MDT/PCN
• Care planning for future visits
• Liaise with community nurse Team Leaders for patient visits
• Building relationships with MDT and PCN for collaborative working

Skills

Ability to plan and prioritise workload

Community experience

Use of System One

Good oral communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (Parts 1 or 12)

Mentorship or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Community Registered Nurse

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 17 December 2025.

Community Registered Nurse - District Nursing - Leigh - on - Sea

UK DRIVING LICENSE AND ACCESS TO A CAR ARE ESSENTIAL WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS POST - PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.

Main duties of the job

Are you self‑motivated, enthusiastic and looking for a new challenge? Would you like the opportunity to develop and further your nursing career in the community setting? We deliver care from 8 am–9 pm seven days a week including weekends and bank holidays with a variety of shifts.

We are looking for a compassionate, hardworking and motivated registered nurse to join our District Nursing Team in the Leigh area.

You will have daily responsibility for screening referrals and providing planned and unplanned care to patients within the community setting. You will liaise closely with local GP’s and other members of the wider MDT as well as with patients and their families, therefore excellent communication and IT skills are essential.

There are many opportunities for further professional development.

You must be a first level registered nurse, hold a full valid UK driving licence and have access to a car.

About us

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.


• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.


• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.


• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.


• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.


• Excellent pension of up to 14.5 % of your pensionable pay.


• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.


• £8 K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.


• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.


• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.


• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job responsibilities

Main roles and responsibilities will include:

• Referral triage


• Complex holistic assessments


• Palliative care


• Working alongside the wider MDT/PCN


• Care planning for future visits


• Liaise with community nurse Team Leaders for future patient visits and allocation for additional support


• Liaising and building relationships with MDT and PCN for collaborative working

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Parts 1 or 12)


• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.


• Mentorship or equivalent teaching qualification.

Skills/Experience

• Demonstrates ability to plan and prioritise workload.


• Hospital or previous community experience.


• Previous use of System One.

Personal qualities

• Good oral communication skills based on fluency in the English language.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust – £31,049 to £37,796 a year (pro rata).