Community Staff Nurse | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is looking for a motivated community nurse to deliver high-quality care to patients at home. The role involves holistic assessments, treatment planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must hold a recognised NMC qualification in Adult Nursing and possess a UK driving licence. The position also offers excellent training and professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Supportive learning environment

Commitment to wellbeing

Qualifications

• Recognised NMC qualification in Adult Nursing required.
• UK driving licence and car essential.
• Experience in community nursing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessment and care planning for patients.
• Promote self-care and manage individualised treatment.
• Collaborate across services for patient care.

Skills

Holistic assessment

Community nursing experience

Patient care

Education

Recognised NMC qualification in Adult Nursing

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our workforce in the busy Heathfield/Uckfield Community Nursing PCN Team. Our community nurses benefit from having continual opportunities to develop an excellent skillset and become autonomous practitioners whilst working as part of a team delivering high quality, holistic care to patients in their own homes.

The service runs an 8am-8pm service, including weekend and bank holiday working.

Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are an innovative service development involving community nursing. The ambition is to integrate multidisciplinary professionals so health and social care can be delivered seamlessly to those who need it. Due to this, community nursing offers a dynamic nursing environment which enables nurses to become confident, skilled practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Holistic assessment and care planning for patients in their own homes.
• Individualised treatment and the promotion of self-care.
• Admission avoidance and enabling patients to remain at home where possible.
• Cross‑service collaboration and referral to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Development of extensive nursing skills with excellent training opportunities.
• Professional development as required to maintain area of practice, as negotiated in supervision.
• An awareness of health, safety and security risks.
• Engagement in service provision and change.
• Acts as a practice supervisor for staff and students.

About the Organisation

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing.
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex.
• Flexible working options: part‑time, flexi‑time, annualised hours, and flexi‑retirement.
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities.
• Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton.
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks.
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust.
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast.

Qualifications

Successful applicants will have a recognised NMC qualification in Adult Nursing, a UK driving licence and a car. Prior experience in a community setting is desirable, although a full induction and training will be provided. We are also able to support newly qualified nurses.

Benefits

• Supportive learning environment.
• Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Commitment to and support for your wellbeing.
• NHS Pension Scheme.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received. This advert closes on Sunday 30 Nov 2025.