Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Community NurseThe closing date is 25 January 2026
The King's Lynn Community Nursing team are excited to advertise this upcoming vacancy within our friendly and supportive team based at St James Clinic.
The aim of our service is to provide evidence-based, outstanding nursing care to housebound patients in their usual place of residence. Our patient caseload includes people managing a variety of complex health conditions, and we aim to empower our patients to manage their health and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
We are looking for a dynamic, forward‑thinking registered nurse with communication, leadership, and organisational skills, which also includes supporting more junior members of staff with their own practice and development.
We can offer in‑role training and development with a well‑established team. The skill set for this role may not be part of your current portfolio, however we can offer support and leadership, and are keen to discuss the role with interested candidates.
Main duties of the jobTo contribute in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community and in clinics, by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating packages of care. To facilitate/support newly Qualified Nurses in their Preceptorship year.
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Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand‑alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job responsibilities Person Specification Qualifications- Assessor/mentorship preparation; ENB 998 or equivalent
- Current NMC registration
- Independent / supplementary prescribing qualification
- The post holder be required to work shifts, on call, flexible hours.
- Good time management and reliability.
- Must have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Evidence of working at a relevant level within the community setting
- To facilitate/develop Preceptorship Nurses
- Management Experience
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in‑house training & short courses
- Highly motivated
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Good observational & reporting skills
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
- Good interpersonal skills
- A team player
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Be able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
- Be able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Have basic IT/standard keyboard skills
- Management Experience
- Cannulation / IV Therapy administration
- Tact & Diplomacy
- Empathy & Sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- A team player
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
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