Community Staff Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Gravesend; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension under Agenda for Change

5% High Cost Area Allowance

Plentiful on-site parking

My Reward Hub discounts and vouchers

Earned wage access

Wellbeing support

CPD through Learning Enterprise

Preceptorship programme

Job summary

This Band 5 post sits in the Community Nursing Team at Gravesham Community Hospital. HCRG Care Group employs staff nurses to care for people in their own homes, focusing on keeping patients independent and out of hospital.

Newly qualified nurses can join a structured preceptorship programme, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle central to the role. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality nursing care, assessing and planning care, and maintaining accurate electronic

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse is essential.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Good IT skills and confidence using electronic systems (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and independently when needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in their own homes and community settings.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care tailored to individual needs.
• Manage a defined caseload with senior support as required.
• Support patients with acute, chronic and complex healthcare needs.
• Keep accurate, timely clinical records on electronic systems.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision and CPD through the organisation.
• Contribute to patient safety, governance and service development.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independence

IT literacy

Microsoft Office

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

This Band 5 post sits in the Community Nursing Team at Gravesham Community Hospital, where HCRG Care Group employs staff nurses to care for people in their own homes. The work centres on assessing, planning and delivering nursing care to a varied caseload, with the aim of keeping patients independent and out of hospital. Newly qualified nurses can join a structured preceptorship programme, but the role also needs a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse is essential.

What the job involves

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in their own homes and community settings
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care tailored to individual needs
• Manage a defined caseload, with senior support as required
• Support patients with acute, chronic and complex healthcare needs
• Promote independence, wellbeing and self-management
• Communicate with patients, carers, relatives and healthcare professionals
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care
• Recognise and respond to changes in patient condition
• Keep accurate, timely clinical records on electronic patient record systems
• Take part in team meetings, clinical supervision and continuing professional development
• Contribute to patient care, safety and clinical governance
• Support service development and quality improvement initiatives

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisation and time-management abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Flexible and proactive approach to patient care
• Good IT skills and confidence using electronic systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes

Other

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• Genuine interest in community nursing and keeping patients independent at home

What’s offered

• NHS pension under Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• 5% High Cost Area Allowance
• Plentiful on-site parking
• My Reward Hub membership with discounts, cashback and vouchers
• Access to earned wages before payday
• Online and face-to-face wellbeing support
• eLearning, career pathways and CPD through The Learning Enterprise
• Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified nurses