Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a community nurse
- Knowledge
Knowledge of legislation impacting on service delivery
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the modernisation agenda
- Knowledge
Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice
- Knowledge
Knowledge of local initiatives
- Knowledge
Demonstrate an understanding of the MDT
- Knowledge
Basic IT skills
- Knowledge
Knowledge and skills in the assessment process
- Experience
Basic health and safety awareness
- Experience
Experience of working within a healthcare setting
- Experience
Experience of working with families and carers
- Experience
Experience of working in a team
- Experience
Experience of working with computerised recording systems
- Qualifications
Degree in Nursing Studies / First level Registered Nurse or working towards final assessment to achieve first level registration
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Able to mentor students
- Knowledge
Evidence of professional development
- Knowledge
Have a working knowledge and understanding of First Visit Criteria
- Experience
Experience of multi-agency working
- Experience
Experience of working within a community setting
- Experience
To have recently worked within a nursing capacity
- Experience
To be able to provide education to patients, carers, staff and other health care professionals
- Qualifications
Post-registration qualifications
- Qualifications
Mentorship qualification
Job overview
You’ll support people in their own homes through skilled nursing care, helping them maintain their health, independence and well being.
As part of a supportive District Nursing team, you will deliver high-quality care to people with a wide range of health needs. You will work closely with patients, families, carers and partner organisations to ensure care is safe, effective and tailored to individual needs. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference every day while developing your clinical skills in a community setting.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out holistic assessments and develop person-centred care plans
- Deliver nursing care and treatment safely within your scope of practice
- Work with multidisciplinary colleagues to coordinate and improve patient care
- Maintain accurate patient records and report clinical concerns appropriately
- Support patients and carers with information, guidance and health education
- Registered Nurse qualification with current professional registration
- Understanding of community nursing and evidence-based practice
- Experience working in a healthcare environment and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills, including discussing sensitive information
- Basic IT skills and a commitment to learning and professional development
- Ability to travel between patient visits and work flexibly to meet service needs
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a fair, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job for more information.
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 City Health Care Partnership CIC in Willerby, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pa/pr. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Oct 2026.
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