Community Staff Nurse - Newport North East Team

NHS; Newport; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board seeks a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse for the Newport North East Team. The role involves working as part of the Community Health Care Team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care under the team leader, and to ensure high quality care 24/7.

The post is full time (37.5 hours) with occasional evenings, nights and weekends. Applicants must be registered nurses; Welsh language skills are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Responsibilities

• To work as a member of the Community Health Care Team.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care under the direction of the team leader.
• To ensure the provision of effective, efficient, appropriate, high quality patient care over 24 hours, seven days a week.
• To deputise for the District Nursing Team Manager/Deputy in their absence.
• To act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and other policies.

Job description

Community Staff Nurse - Newport North East Team

Band 5

Main area Community Nursing (DN) Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Occasional evenings, nights and weekends) Job ref 040-NMR386-1126

Employer Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Employer type NHS Site North East Team, St Cadocs Hospital Town Newport Salary £32,557 - £39,631 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 25/11/2026 23:59

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Job overview

Full time Community Staff Nurse, Newport North East Team

To work as a member of the Community Health Care Team

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care under the direction of the team leader.

To ensure the provision of effective, efficient, appropriate, high quality patient care over 24 hours, seven days a week.

To deputise for the District Nursing Team Manager/Deputy in their absence.

To act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and other policies.

Main duties of the job

A registered nurse permanent post has become available within the North east District Nursing Team for a staff nurse who wishes to develop their nursing career within the exciting speciality of community nursing.

Applications are invited from motivated and enthusiastic individuals with a flexible approach who are committed to providing compassionate nursing care of the highest standards to people within their own home and local community.

Individualised education packages will be developed if you are new to the community service. Opportunities for career progression available for successful candidate.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Experience

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Qualifcations

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.