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 stay safe, independent and well while receiving the treatment they need. The Community Staff Nurse plays an important role within the District Nursing Service, delivering high-quality care and building positive relationships with patients, families and partner organisations. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will use your clinical judgement to assess needs, plan care and respond to changing circumstances.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out holistic assessments and develop individualised care plans for patients with a range of health needs
- Deliver evidence-based nursing care, including a variety of clinical interventions within your scope of practice
- Work closely with patients, carers and health professionals to ensure coordinated care and positive outcomes
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to safe, effective service delivery
- Support service improvement, learning and the development of students and junior colleagues
- Registered Nurse qualification and current professional registration
- Experience working in a healthcare setting and as part of a team
- Strong communication, assessment and clinical decision-making skills
- A caring, flexible approach and commitment to ongoing learning and development
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, respect and value.
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 Staff Nurse with City Health Care Partnership CIC in Withernsea, 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 21 Oct 2026.
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