Band 5 Community Nurse

As a Band 5 Community Nurse, you will join our valued Community Nursing Team based at Sheppey Community Hospital, providing care across Sheppey, Sittingbourne and the surrounding villages. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver high quality nursing care where it matters most, within patients' homes and local communities. You will support patients with a wide range of healthcare needs, helping them maintain independence, manage long-term conditions and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.

Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced nurse looking to develop your community career, you will join a supportive and welcoming team committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. You will be encouraged to develop your skills, gain new experiences and make a real difference to the lives of patients and their families every day.

You will be joining a friendly and experienced community nursing team who are passionate about delivering outstanding care closer to home. The service offers excellent support from managers and colleagues, regular team meetings, ongoing clinical development and access to modern equipment, ensuring you have everything you need to thrive in your role. As part of HCRG Care Group, you will receive:

• NHS Agenda for Change Band 5 salary with an NHS pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Plentiful onsite parking
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you discounts on everyday purchases, plus cashback and voucher offers for treats and essentials
• Access to your wages as you earn them, helping cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high-interest borrowing
• Online and in-person wellbeing support, including mental health services, activity challenges, financial wellbeing tools, coaching and counselling
• Access to e-learning, bespoke career pathways and professional development opportunities through our ‘Outstanding’ Learning Enterprise team
• An open, just culture where you're encouraged to contribute ideas, backed by ring fenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organization where the majority of our rated services hold ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ ratings from the Care Quality Commission
• Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location

As a Community Nurse, you will provide high quality nursing care to patients within their own homes and community settings. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and compassionate support throughout their healthcare journey. Working both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, you will build strong relationships with patients, families and carers, helping them manage their health and wellbeing while promoting independence wherever possible.

You will have the opportunity to utilize and develop a broad range of clinical skills while managing a varied caseload. This role offers autonomy, variety and the chance to make a meaningful impact within your local community every day.

• Deliver safe, effective and person-centered nursing care in community settings
• Assess patient needs and contribute to care planning and review
• Support patients with acute, chronic and complex health needs
• Collaborate with GPs, therapists, social care teams and other healthcare professionals
• Promote patient independence, health and wellbeing
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Contribute to service improvement and share best practice across the team

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

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration
• Passion for delivering high quality, patient-centered care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Previous experience within a community, district nursing or primary care setting
• Experience managing patients with…