Community Staff Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Shields; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

5% high cost area allowance

My Reward Hub

Access to wages as you earn them

Wellbeing support

E-learning & development

Innovation funding

Preceptorship programme

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is seeking a Band 5 community staff nurse to deliver nursing care in patients' homes and local communities. The role involves caring for those with acute and long-term conditions, supporting independence and avoiding hospital admissions.

Newly qualified nurses are welcome; a full UK driving licence and NMC registration are required. You will work across a seven-day service (8am–8pm) as part of the Dartford Model PCN Team, with access to NHS pension and a range of development

Qualifications

• NMC registration (adult) is required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care in the community.
• Support patients with acute and long-term conditions, promoting independence and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
• Assess patient needs and contribute to care planning.
• Monitor patient progress and escalate concerns where appropriate.
• Support patients and carers with information and advice.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and external partners.
• Communicate with families, carers and partner agencies to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate and up to date clinical records.
• Contribute to service improvement and quality care delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent working

Organisational skills

Patient-centered

IT skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Band 5 community staff nurse post with HCRG Care Group sits within the Dartford Model PCN Team. The role centres on nursing patients in their own homes and local communities, supporting people with acute and long-term conditions and working to keep them independent and out of hospital. It is a full-time, 37.5-hour post on a seven-day service running 8am to 8pm, so flexibility is essential, and newly qualified nurses are welcome. Applicants need an adult NMC registration and a UK driving licence.

What the job involves

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care in the community
• Support patients with acute and long-term conditions, promoting independence and preventing avoidable hospital admissions
• Assess patient needs and contribute to care planning
• Monitor patient progress and escalate concerns where appropriate
• Support patients and carers with information and advice
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and external partners
• Communicate with families, carers and partner agencies to coordinate care
• Maintain accurate and up to date clinical records
• Contribute to service improvement and quality care delivery

Registration & licences

• Valid NMC PIN (adult)

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Good organisational skills and workload management
• Caring, patient-focused approach
• Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work

Nice to have

• Experience in a community or primary care setting
• Experience working with patients with long-term conditions
• Understanding of admission avoidance and community-based care

What’s offered

• NHS Agenda for Change Band 5 salary with NHS pension
• 5% high cost area allowance
• My Reward Hub membership with discounts, cashback and vouchers
• Access to wages as you earn them
• Wellbeing support, including mental health services, financial tools and counselling
• E-learning, career pathways and professional development
• Ringfenced innovation funding each year
• Structured Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified nurses