Band 5 Community Staff Nurse

You will feel valued as a Community Nurse within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• AFC Band 5 Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions plus a 5% high cost area allowance
• Plentiful onsite parking
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing - from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our 'Outstanding' learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care - backed up by at least £100,000 of ring fenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding "good" or "outstanding" ratings from the Care Quality Commission
• Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location

We're looking for compassionate, motivated Band 5 Community Nurses to join our friendly Gravesend Alliance Team. You'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking group of professionals who are passionate about making a real difference in community healthcare. Whether you're newly qualified or already experienced, we'll help you thrive through our award-winning Preceptorship Scheme - a structured mix of face‑to‑face sessions, eLearning, and workshops designed to develop your confidence and clinical skills.

Our base at Gravesham Community Hospital is ideally located just a short walk from St George's Shopping Centre, surrounded by cafés, restaurants, and great local amenities - making it a convenient and pleasant place to work from. This is a full‑time role (37.5 hours per week) within a team that provides care 7 days a week between 08:00 - 20:00, ensuring flexibility and balance across shifts.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.

• Deliver high‑quality nursing care to patients in their homes and community settings.
• Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Support patients and families throughout their care journey, promoting dignity, choice, and independence.
• Use your strong communication and organisational skills to deliver efficient, compassionate care.
• Contribute ideas to continuously improve our services and ensure every patient experience is a positive one.

• Are a Registered Nurse (NMC/1st level registration).
• Are confident using IT systems and familiar with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Have a flexible, proactive approach to work and a genuine passion for community nursing.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.