NHSCT Senior Community Staff Nurse Ahoghill Health Centre Band 6

BSO Recruitment & Selection Services; Ahoghill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Community Staff Nurse for Ahoghill Health Centre. The role includes supporting district nursing services and providing holistic care to patients. Candidates must be a registered Adult Nurse Level 1 and possess relevant experience and qualifications. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care in the community.

Qualifications

• At least 18 months’ full-time post-registration nursing experience.
• Ability to provide holistic person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe care in community settings.
• Provide prevention-focused district nursing services.
• Monitor and manage District Nursing caseload.

Skills

Registered Nurse: Adult Nurse Level 1

Community Staff Nurse competencies

Full driving licence

Education

NMC non-medical prescribing qualification

Job description

NHSCT Senior Community Staff Nurse Ahoghill Health Centre Band 6

In order to meet the overall mission of the organisation the post holder will: Support the District Nurse in the delivery and co-ordination of community nursing services, making the best use of available resources. Deputise for the District Nurse and support with case management as required. Work autonomously to provide holistic person-centred care for those on a District Nursing caseload and provide professional advice within the integrated/multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate people to be cared for safely in a variety of community settings and where possible reduce unnecessary hospital attendances or admissions and expedite hospital discharges facilitating patient flow.
• Provide a District Nursing Service which incorporates care that is focused on prevention, early intervention, recovery, palliative and end of life care.
• Use a population health-based approach and work with GPs, other health and social care professionals, as well as people, families, carers, community and voluntary agencies.
• Support the District Nurse to proactively monitor, review and manage the District Nursing caseload.
• Contribute to the development of staff within the District Nursing Service and other healthcare professionals.
• Please visit www.jobs.hscni.net to see Job Description and Personnel Specification.

Skills and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse: Adult Nurse Level 1, on the live NMC register.
• Have met the DoH Community Staff Nurse competencies
• Have the equivalent of at least 18 months’ full-time post registration nursing experience
• Must hold a NMC non-medical prescribing qualification or be willing to undertake within 2 years of taking up post.
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.
• This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.
• Please visit www.jobs.hscni.net to see Job Description and Personnel Specification.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025