Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Other
IT skills
- Other
Reflective practitioner
- Other
Able to work competently without supervision
- Other
Responsible for own professional development
- Other
Car Driver with a valid license to drive in the UK & business use insurance
- Skills
Ability to assess, deliver and evaluate quality care
- Skills
Teaching clinical skills
- Skills
Effective communicator
- Knowledge
Understanding of current issues affecting NHS services
- Experience
Experience gained during pre-registration training
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN1)
- Qualifications
Practice Supervisor
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Involvement in programmes of Quality care
- Knowledge
Understanding of risk management
- Knowledge
Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Experience
Community nursing experience
- Experience
Previous experience of day-to-day management
- Qualifications
Practice Assessor
Job summary
Are you looking to make a real difference to patients whilst developing your career providing NHS care?
We are recruiting band 5 nurses to join our community nursing teams in East Surrey, based in Redhill, Oxted and Caterham. You will provide nursing care for a wide range of conditions to people in their own home and residential settings, and you will be supported by the Clinical Lead, your line manager and team to fulfil your role.
The District Nursing teams provide a service between 8am and 6pm, which incorporates the core day shift and a late shift. We have full or part time hours available.
We are looking for caring and compassionate nurses who are keen to develop their career in the community. In return we are committed to supporting you in your continued professional development.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised care for patients under the direction of a Clinical Team Lead and District Nurse.
You will work in close collaboration with health and social care professionals within the Neighbourhood to prevent your patients being admitted to hospital.
You will provide advice and support to junior staff and students in the delivery of effective, high quality care.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that you are able to drive, have a car suitable for business purposes and a valid driving license.
If you are interested in joining us, we look forward to hearing from you.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation recognised as one of the top community providers to work for in the country, delivering high quality NHS care? (2025 Staff Survey results)
First Community is a staff owned social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.
First Community is a great place to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, NHS pension, flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applying or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs where possible. Flexible working options may vary depending on the role.
At First Community we welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. All applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Details
- Date posted: 27 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year +5% HCAS per annum, pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: B9078-FC1101-3
- Job locations: First Community Health & Care, Consort House, 5-7 Queensway, Redhill, RH1 1YB, United Kingdom, First Community Health & Care, Surrey County Council Offices, 8 Station Road East, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0BT, United Kingdom, First Community Health & Care, Caterham Dene Hospital, Church Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5RA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
This role is to provide nursing care and treatment to adults and their families in their own home/residential setting within a neighbourhood, as part of the District Nursing service.
You will deliver skilled nursing care within the framework of the NMC Code, promoting a healthy lifestyle and self-care where possible.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Community Staff Nurse with First Community Health and Care CIC in Redhill, England; Oxted, England; Caterham, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 to £39,043 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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