Job requirements
Essential
26 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Must hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
- Experience
Experience of working within a clinical setting
- Communication
Tact & Diplomacy
- Communication
Empathy & Sensitivity
- Communication
Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms
- Communication
Able to adapt communication styles to suit different situations.
- Qualifications
Diploma or 1st level degree
- Qualifications
RN Qualification
- Qualifications
Current NMC registration
- Qualifications
ENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent
- Qualifications
For Preceptorship posts only: Mentorship qualification is essential for the post, but not essential at interview, however should be undertaken within the first year of employment
- Personal Attributes/ Behaviours
Able to identify with the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
- Personal and People Development
Ability to manage stressful situations
- Personal and People Development
A team player
- Personal and People Development
Ability to use own initiative
- Personal and People Development
Good interpersonal skills
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Highly motivated
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Able to provide high standards of care
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Good observational & reporting skills
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Good time management skills
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Have basic IT and standard keyboard skills.
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working in a community setting
- Qualifications
Leg Ulcer Management
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Knowledge of Palliative care
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Knowledge of Long term conditions
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Knowledge of Diabetes management
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Be aware of Assistive Technology
Job overview
The Coastal Community Nursing team are excited to advertise this opportunity within our friendly and supportive team based at Heacham House.
The aim of our service is to provide evidence-based, outstanding nursing care to housebound patients in their usual place of residence. Our patient caseload includes people managing a variety of complex health conditions, and we aim to empower our patients to manage their health and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking registered nurse with communication, leadership, and organisational skills, which also includes supporting more junior members of staff with their own practice and development.
We can offer in role training and development with a well-established team. The skill set for this role may not be part of your current portfolio, however we can offer support and leadership, and are keen to discuss the role with interested candidates.
Main duties of the job
To contribute in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community and in clinics, by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating packages of care.
To facilitate/support newly Qualified Nurses in their Preceptorship year.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To assess, prescribe and deliver care packages for patients, for example with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
To work 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 service users.
A full Job Description/Person Specification can be found in the attached document.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Community Nurse with East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust in St Ives, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Oct 2026.
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