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Location
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum/Pro-rata
Profession
Nurse (community and district)
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
06 Jul 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
25 Jun 2025

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our workforce in the busy and well established Havens Community Nursing PCN Team.  Havens PCN provides nursing services to patients registered at Havens Health GP surgery in Peacehaven and Chapel Street and Quayside GP surgeries in Newhaven.  Our community nurses benefit from having continual opportunities to develop an excellent skillset and become autonomous practitioners whilst working as part of a team delivering high quality, holistic care to patients in their own homes.

The service runs an 8am-8pm service, including weekend and bank holiday working

Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are an innovative service development involving community nursing. The ambition is to integrate multidisciplinary professionals so health and social care can be delivered seamlessly to those who need it.  Due to this, community nursing offers a dynamic nursing environment which enables nurses to become confident, skilled practitioners.

Main duties of the job

  • Holistic assessment and care planning for patients in their own homes.
  • Individualised treatment and the promotion of self-care.
  • Admission avoidance and enabling patients to remain at home where possible
  • Cross service collaboration and referral to  appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Development of extensive  nursing skills with excellent training opportunities
  • Professional development as required to maintain area of practice, as negotiated in supervision.
  • An awareness of health, safety and security risks
  • Engagement in service provision and change.
  • Acts as a practice supervisor for staff and students.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Successful applicants will have a recognised qualification in Adult Nursing, a UK driving license and a car. Prior experience in a community setting is desirable, although a full induction and training will be provided. We are also able to support newly qualified nurses.

In return we can offer you:

  • Supportive learning environment
  • Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development
  • Commitment to and support for your wellbeing
  • NHS Pension Scheme

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details regarding this role.