Community Staff Nurse

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Nottingham is seeking compassionate Community Staff Nurses for Band 5 vacancies. Ideal candidates will provide high-quality nursing care, including wound and palliative care, while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams. The role offers flexible working from 8 am to 8 pm, a supportive work environment, and numerous development opportunities. A full UK driving license is required. Salary ranges from £31,049 to £37,796 per year, pro rata for part-time roles.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing services

Competitive mileage rates

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse qualification to degree level or equivalent.
• Current registration with the NMC.
• Demonstrable clinical expertise and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care and support integrated care delivery.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions autonomously.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Professional Qualification (Registered General Nurse)

Job description

Community Staff Nurse

The closing date is 29 December 2025

Join Nottinghamshire's Community Nursing teams and make a difference! We are looking for kind, caring, and compassionate nurses for our B5 vacancies. Whether you have community experience or not, we welcome you to be part of our supportive and highly encouraging team.

We are looking for an experienced registered adult nurse to thrive in our community Nursing workforce. Our Community Nursing teams take pride in the positive impact they have on patients' lives every day. You will become an expert clinician in wound care, palliative care, continence care and the care of patients with long‑term conditions. If you have the passion, drive, and ability to deliver high‑quality care, we want you to join #TeamNottsHC.

With vacancies in Rushcliffe we offer a great location with mixed rural and urban areas. During your days off explore nearby Sherwood Forest, the legendary home of Robin Hood, or immerse yourself in the vibrant and dynamic atmosphere of Nottingham City and the many other attractions of Nottinghamshire.

We are a Band 5 Staff Nurse. Our service operates from 8 am to 8 pm, seven days a week, offering flexibility in working hours. An additional team of nurses and HCAs offers a robust, reactive evening and night nursing team.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing skilled nursing care and working flexibly to support the team in delivering high‑quality integrated care.

You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to be adaptable, reliable, resourceful and approachable.

Providing integrated care following a holistic assessment which enables patients to be cared for in their own homes and clinic settings. You will facilitate the prevention of unnecessary hospital admission/re‑admission by reducing the effects of ill health and disability and maximising the individual's potential for independence.

A robust induction and competency‑based development package will be provided.

Job responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, promote and evaluate safe, creative and effective treatment plans in collaboration with the patient’s diverse needs, carers and other professionals.
• Deliver evidence‑based interventions.
• Be responsible for the safe monitoring, management and administration of medication.
• Work autonomously, building leadership skills and advanced clinical assessment skills.
• Build effective relationships with patients, their carers, family and colleagues across the MDT.
• Develop exceptional planning and organisational skills.
• Analyse care and treatment provided, and develop sound clinical decision making.
• Be trained to deliver high quality care and develop knowledge in all areas including palliative care, leg ulcer management, acute and chronic wound care, bladder and bowel dysfunctions, and provide supportive care to carers and family members.
• Delegate and support junior staff, building leadership skills.

We would offer you:

• Clinical and managerial supervision.
• Full induction and training.
• Competitive mileage rates.
• No night shifts.
• Health and wellbeing service including occupational health, MSK services, staff counselling and support services.
• A range of flexible working options.
• Childcare scheme, lease car, and travel pass scheme.
• Career progression and future secondment onto the Community Specialist District Nurse Programme.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled Worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Person Specification

Qualification

• Professional Qualification (Registered General Nurse) to degree level or equivalent.
• Maintains current registration with the NMC.
• Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration.

Experience

• Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding.
• Specialist and area specific experience.

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues.
• Good skills in assessment, intervention and evaluation of patients' nursing care.

Values and Behaviours

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork.
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.

Training

• Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and clinical risk assessments.
• Knowledge of the nursing 6 C's.
• Awareness of national and local issues impacting nursing care.

Contractual Requirements

• Ability to work to meet the needs of the service (including unsocial hours and bank holidays).
• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Physical requirements

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties.

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.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (pro rata for part‑time)