community staff nurse

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in England is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver person-centred care within patients' homes, care homes, and clinic settings. Candidates must have valid nursing registration and excellent communication skills. The role involves flexible shifts and is supported by a comprehensive induction and training programme. Applicants will be working autonomously as well as part of a team to assess and manage patients' care needs effectively.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration.
• Excellent communication skills for accurate documentation.
• Good judgement and time management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to patients at home, in care homes, and clinics.
• Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care.
• Participate in a 12-week induction and training programme.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with valid nursing registration

Job description

Overview

We Listen, We Care, We Act, We Improve. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is home to a community nursing team that is dedicated to delivering person-centred care in patients’ homes, care homes and clinic settings. The post is available through a flexible 12‑week induction programme that is supported by robust preceptorship and clinical skills provision.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously and as part of a team to deliver nursing care to patients in their own homes, in care homes and in clinic settings.
• Travel to patients’ homes and clinic settings – access to personal transport is essential due to rurality of Lincolnshire.
• Deliver care during variable shift patterns: early shifts 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and late shifts 10:30 am – 6:30 pm, 7 days a week.
• Use evidence‑based practice to assess care needs, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care.
• Participate in the 12‑week induction programme, a robust preceptorship and clinical skills programme and peer support initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing registration.
• Valid DBS check – new employees will be subject to a DBS check fee deducted over a maximum of six months; existing employees may also be charged if required.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to document nursing care accurately.
• Good organisational and judgment skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively while working independently, and without significant support.

Equality and Diversity

We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an ‘earn while you learn’ apprenticeship programme. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices and encourages applications from candidates who are likely to be under‑represented in our workforce. We are a Disability Confident employer ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.