District Nurse

Procare Health Ltd; Godalming; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in England seeks a District Nurse to manage patient care linked to GP surgeries. The role emphasizes holistic assessments, advanced clinical skills, and teamwork. Ideal candidates will have a District Nursing Qualification, experience in team leadership, and a passion for patient-focused care. This permanent, full-time position offers flexible shifts and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Clear career pathways

Flexible working hours

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team in a nursing context.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-focused care.
• Ability to inspire and support colleagues and students.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload linked to one or two GP surgeries.
• Perform advanced clinical skills including venepuncture and wound care.
• Deliver holistic assessments for patients with long-term conditions.
• Support and teach staff and students in the community.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Holistic patient care

Team management

Advanced clinical skills

Effective communication

Education

District Nursing Qualification

Tools

EMIS

iPad/iPhone

Job description

As a District Nurse, you'll be the cornerstone of safe, effective community care.

You will:

• Manage a caseload linked to one or two GP surgeries.
• Deliver holistic assessments and care for patients with long‑term conditions and complex needs.
• Perform advanced clinical skills including venepuncture, wound care, catheterisation, and end‑of‑life care using syringe drivers.
• Act as a role model, supporting and teaching staff and students in the community.

You'll work collaboratively with Community Matrons, Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates, and Healthcare Assistants, visiting patients in their homes and care settings across Guildford and Waverley.

The Procare Chief Operating Officer is a Nurse by background, who has a real passion for all aspects of Community working. Our board is clinically led with a Director of Nursing and GPs who have vast community experience, ensuring that Procare has the expertise and knowledge base needed to develop sustainable integrated services.

With a strong emphasis on high‑quality care, patient safety, and a positive patient and carer experience as the core of our strategy, our goal is to ensure excellent care for our local community. We aim to achieve this by creating a supportive and highly skilled workforce, making Procare a great place to work.

We are an innovative, ambitious, friendly, and supportive local team. We take pride in our clinically led and flat management structure, which ensures transparent leadership from all directors. We are in search of an individual with the requisite skills and attributes, someone who is pragmatic and solution‑focused, and who desires to be a part of our local Community Nursing Services.

Qualifications

• A District Nursing Qualification and experience managing a team.
• Passion for delivering high‑quality, patient‑focused care.
• Ability to inspire and support colleagues and students.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (reasonable adjustments available under the Equality Act 2010).

Join Our Community Nursing Revolution - Become a District Nurse with Procare Community Services

Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level?

Procare Community Services, part of the clinically led GP Federation for Guildford and Waverley, is at the forefront of transforming adult community care.

We deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred services in partnership with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, ensuring care is closer to home and hospital admissions are avoided wherever possible.

This is your chance to join a dynamic, innovative, and supportive team that values professional growth and exceptional patient care.

Why Procare?

• Clinically Led Organisation: Our leadership includes experienced nurses and GPs who understand community care inside out.
• Integrated Care Model: We work across 19 GP practices, four Primary Care Networks, and local hospitals to provide seamless care for over 220,000 residents.
• Commitment to Development: From Band 3 to Band 8, we offer clear career pathways, preceptorship programmes, and ongoing training to help you thrive.
• Technology‑Enabled Care: All nurses are equipped with iPads and iPhones for mobile working and use EMIS for electronic patient records.

At Procare, we believe happy, motivated staff deliver better care. We're proud of our flat management structure, transparent leadership, and culture of innovation. You'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of community nursing‑where your ideas matter and your development is a priority.

Details

• Hours: Flexible shifts between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Sunday.
• Contract: Permanent, full‑time.
• Right to Work: Candidates must have independent right to work in the UK (Procare is not a UKVI sponsor).