Senior Community Nurse - Coordinator

NHS; Worcester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is looking for a Band 6 Senior Community Nurse passionate about preventing hospital admissions. You will coordinate the Hospital at Home service, manage referrals, and provide urgent care. This role requires a NMC registration, excellent communication skills, and significant clinical experience. Flexible working patterns are offered, covering both full-time and part-time options.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• NMC registered with a full UK driving licence.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.
• Significant post-registration clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Support acute patient management in the community.
• Prioritise patient needs and escalate as necessary.
• Manage referrals and daily capacity for the service.

Skills

Clear and effective English communication

High level clinical skills

Independent working

Education

Registered Nurse (RN1)

Graduate Nursing Qualification at Academic Level 6 or working towards

Preceptorship training

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Community Nurse who has a passion for admission prevention to join a core Team of ACPs to deliver a new and developing countywide Hospital at Home (H@H) service in Worcestershire.

This is a full time post, but we would consider applicants looking for part time. The post is based in the Single Point of Access (SPA) Worcester and will be the clinical coordinator for the H@H service. You will be managing referrals in and out of the service as well as managing the daily capacity and caseloads. There will be the opportunity to do clinical visits if required to support delivery of the service and patient care as required.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the delivery of a new service and to play a significant part in shaping and developing this service. There will be the opportunity to partake in audit and service development as well as the clinical duties of the post. There will also be the opportunity to work collaboratively with stakeholders, in particular with Acute Trust colleagues. The service will be countywide across Worcestershire, so the ability to travel across the county is expected. The coordinator role will cover 09:00–17:00 seven days a week including bank holidays, so shift patterns are to be arranged to enable cover of operational hours.

Main duties

Support the assessment and management of acutely unwell patients in the community who might otherwise require admission to hospital, with the support of a dedicated medical model for Hospital @ Home.

Work independently to offer urgent care, treat minor illness, provide patient advice and support chronic disease management. Prioritise and triage patient needs, make referrals for investigations as appropriate in line with local and practice guidelines, and escalate to clinical leadership as required.

About us

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust delivers outstanding care across Worcestershire, including community hospitals and community health services, with mental health and learning disability services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

We are a diverse team of 4500+ colleagues supporting people of all ages and conditions across 100+ sites. We offer flexible working options, support career development, and value diversity.

What we offer

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Maternity, paternity and adoption support
• Wide range of staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website. We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.

Details

Date posted: 30 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per year (pro rata for part time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: C9798-1704

Location: 2 Kings Court, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1JR

Job responsibilities

You will treat patients with acute exacerbations of chronic diseases, manage long term conditions, and support the assessment, planning, and treatment of patients to prevent hospital admission. You should have excellent clinical, written, and verbal communication skills, be able to work independently, and manage your own workload. For purposes of the role, you must be NMC registered, hold a full UK driving licence, have good IT skills, and have excellent communication skills.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN1)
• Graduate Nursing Qualification at Academic Level 6 or working towards
• Preceptorship training
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
• Original certificates may be requested at offer

Knowledge

• High level of clinical knowledge and skill
• Understanding of contribution to organisational objectives and Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of community services and care pathways; health improvement; risk management
• Understanding of Integrated Care System (Desirable)

Experience

• Significant post-registration clinical experience; transferability to community setting
• Experience in caseload or ward management, staff organisation
• Clinical audit/service improvement and development
• Interdisciplinary team working
• Desirable: previous community nursing experience; medication transcription training

Skills & Abilities

• Clear and effective English communication (verbal and written)
• High level clinical skills and excellent communication

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (exceptions order) and requires a DBS disclosure.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. For details visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks may apply.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

2 Kings Court, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1JR

Employer website: hacw.nhs.uk/careers