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Job overview
An amazing and rare opportunity has arrived for a part time Band 6 Community Link Nurse to join our outstanding NN3 Community Nursing team. This is a fabulous opportunity for someone looking to upskill from a Band 5 position with full support and training offered.
We are looking for an experienced registered nurse to join our dedicated and highly professional team of Community/District nurses working in Aylsham and surrounding areas.
This role will offer the opportunity for both clinical and leadership development, whilst working in a caring, friendly and supportive team.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of complex patients with a wide variety of health needs of acute or chronic presentation, visiting them within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community and in clinics. We are looking for a nurse who is committed to delivering high standards of care. You will supervise Band 5 Community Nurses and other members of the nursing team, and work closely with the therapy staff to assist the patient to achieve maximal function and independence. In addition, you will support the Clinical Lead Nurse with managerial responsibilities.
You will need effective communication skills and must be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the service. It is essential to have evidence of professional competencies and have the ability to apply your knowledge and skills to clinical practice. A sound understanding and knowledge of the current drive to transform community services is an essential requirement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Areas of Responsibility
- To working within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital.
- To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
- To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless integrated service to our services users.
- To be the direct link to specified medical practices and responsible for managing the associated nursing caseload.
- To liaise with other link nurses and co-ordinate off duty for Band 6 nurses to ensure service coverage across the locality.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- The post holder will be required to work Seven day a week and cover between the hours of 08.00 and 18.00 hrs.
- The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids and adaptations if necessary.
- Must hold full and valid and driving licence and have access to a vehicle (if applicable)
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
Qualifications
Essential
- First level degree or on pathway, or equivalent
- RGN
- Assessor/mentorship preparation; ENB 998 or equivalent
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification
- Consultation skills
- Clinical assessment skills
- Long term conditions module
clinical skills
Essential
- Band 5 community experience
- Evidence of relevant catheter, leg ulcer and palliative competencies.
- leadership skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Be able to kneel, bend and stoop and work in cramped environments
- Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
- Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Professional appearance
- Be reliable
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of working at band 5 level within the community setting
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in house training and short courses
- Good communicator
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care and inputting data/patient records
- Good interpersonal skills
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This advert is for Band 6 Community Link Nurse with Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust in Norwich, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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