Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Experience
Post registration general experience, previous community experience
- Experience
Experience of working in a multi disciplinary / multi agency health/social care environment.
- Experience
Experience and knowledge of basic administration systems including Microsoft office
- Experience
Experience of successful partnership working arrangements with other services
- Qualifications
RGN
- Qualifications
NMC Registered
- Qualifications
Ability to demonstrate a level of English language and grammar commensurate with writing in service user case notes
- Knowledge and Skills
IT skills or willingness to undertake RIO Training
- Knowledge and Skills
Up to date with Mandatory Training
- Knowledge and Skills
Uses evidence based practice
- Knowledge and Skills
Works within own defined competencies
- Knowledge and Skills
Awareness of changing healthcare factors influencing change Demonstrates tact and diplomacy
- Knowledge and Skills
Well refined communication (verbal and written), interpersonal skills – ability to gain rapport at all levels
- Knowledge and Skills
Engaging and empowering approach that seeks to work with others and deliver outcomes in a successful and well informed manner
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated individual to join our Community Nursing Team covering the North Shrewsbury locality in the provision of planned care to patients in the community.
We are looking for a caring, motivated and friendly Community Nurse to join our team. You should possess commitment to interdisciplinary team working and innovative delivery of excellent standards of care.
Please note this position is community based, requiring the successful applicant to see patients in their own homes. Therefore, a valid driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.
Main duties of the job
You will be able to demonstrate a real enthusiasm for community nursing, as well as a desire for on-going professional development. We also actively encourage newly qualified nurses to join our team. In return we offer a preceptorship programme and support professional development in a nurturing environment, allowing you to reach your full potential.
The team provides nursing care to patients within their own homes or chosen place of residence offering an alternative to hospital admission, supporting timely discharge and enabling people to realise their potential.
We are committed to clinical support, CPD & training. The post forms part of a 7 days, 8am to 6pm service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. We advise you apply early to avoid disappointment.
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 Staff Nurse - Shrewsbury North with Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust in Oswestry, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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