# Community Staff Nurse - South West Shropshire > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-staff-nurse-south-west-shropshire/3157a980-80fe-47b8-a05a-6f424642a269 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-staff-nurse-south-west-shropshire/3157a980-80fe-47b8-a05a-6f424642a269.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust - **Town:** Shrewsbury - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (community and district) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum/pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-24T15:13:04.432Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Shropshire/Ludlow/Shropshire_Community_Health_NHS_Trust/Community_Nursing/Community_Nursing-v8048804 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8048804?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Please note that this job does not meet the salary requirements for work visa sponsorship due to being part-time and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK. A fantastic opportunity has opened for a passionate and dedicated Band 5 Community Nurse to join our dynamic Community Nursing Team serving the beautiful rural locality of South West Shropshire. The post is for 22.5 hours per week. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact by delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care to patients in their own homes and local communities. We’re seeking a caring, motivated, and forward‑thinking nurses who thrives in a collaborative environment. You’ll be part of an experienced interdisciplinary team committed to innovation, excellent standards of care, and supporting each other to deliver the very best for our patients. If you’re enthusiastic about community-based nursing, eager to develop your clinical skills, and excited by the idea of working in a rural setting where your contribution truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment. ### Main duties of the job 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. Working amidst rolling countryside, close‑knit villages, and a strong sense of local identity, you’ll play a vital role in providing planned nursing care that supports independence, promotes wellbeing, and enhances quality of life. Every day brings variety, autonomy, and the privilege of building genuine therapeutic relationships with the people you serve. As a Band 5 Community Nurse in the beautiful rural locality of South West Shropshire, you’ll deliver compassionate, high‑quality care to people in their own homes, bringing autonomy, variety, and real purpose to your day. What You’ll Be Doing: - Delivering holistic nursing care that helps patients stay at home, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and achieve safe, timely discharge. - Working as an autonomous practitioner across a diverse and rewarding caseload, providing key clinical interventions. Hours will be worked over a 7‑day service, 8am–6pm. Flexible working options available. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. ## Job Details Please note that this job does not meet the salary requirements for work visa sponsorship due to being part-time and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK. A fantastic opportunity has opened for a passionate and dedicated Band 5 Community Nurse to join our dynamic Community Nursing Team serving the beautiful rural locality of South West Shropshire. The post is for 22.5 hours per week. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact by delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care to patients in their own homes and local communities. We’re seeking a caring, motivated, and forward‑thinking nurses who thrives in a collaborative environment. You’ll be part of an experienced interdisciplinary team committed to innovation, excellent standards of care, and supporting each other to deliver the very best for our patients. If you’re enthusiastic about community-based nursing, eager to develop your clinical skills, and excited by the idea of working in a rural setting where your contribution truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment. ## Job Description 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. Working amidst rolling countryside, close‑knit villages, and a strong sense of local identity, you’ll play a vital role in providing planned nursing care that supports independence, promotes wellbeing, and enhances quality of life. Every day brings variety, autonomy, and the privilege of building genuine therapeutic relationships with the people you serve. As a Band 5 Community Nurse in the beautiful rural locality of South West Shropshire, you’ll deliver compassionate, high‑quality care to people in their own homes, bringing autonomy, variety, and real purpose to your day. What You’ll Be Doing: Delivering holistic nursing care that helps patients stay at home, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and achieve safe, timely discharge. Working as an autonomous practitioner across a diverse and rewarding caseload, providing key clinical interventions. Hours will be worked over a 7‑day service, 8am–6pm. Flexible working options available. ## Responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Post registration general experience - Experience of working in a multi disciplinary / multi agency health/social care environment. - Experience and knowledge of basic administration systems including Microsoft office - Experience of successful partnership working arrangements with other services - Previous community experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - RGN - NMC Registered - Ability to demonstrate a level of English language and grammar commensurate with writing in service user case notes ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - IT skills or willingness to undertake RIO Training - Up to date with Mandatory Training - Uses evidence based practice - Works within own defined competencies - Awareness of changing healthcare factors influencing change Demonstrates tact and diplomacy - Well refined communication (verbal and written), interpersonal skills – ability to gain rapport at all levels - Engaging and empowering approach that seeks to work with others and deliver outcomes in a successful and well informed manner ## Documents - [privacy notice (pdf, 326.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2731) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 488.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10337906) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 75.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2730) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.