Job Overview
Thinking of a career in community nursing?
We are proud of our Community Nursing Teams and the significant contribution they make in supporting patients and improving their quality of life. Their dedication and professionalism ensure that individuals receive the highest standard of care within their own homes. We are seeking motivated and compassionate individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality patient care. If you have the passion, drive, and ability to make a positive difference, a career in Community Nursing may be the right choice for you.
Eligibility
Applications are welcomed from:
* Registered Adult Nurses
* Newly Qualified Adult Nurses
* Student Nurses (Adult) due to qualify in February 2026
* You must be able to drive a car and have access to a car that you can use for work purposes.
We will provide structured support to assist you in transitioning into your role within community nursing.
What We Offer
As a valued member of our team, you will:
* Work within one of our community nursing hubs
* Have autonomy to manage your own working day
* Take responsibility for clinical decision-making to benefit your patients
* Be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking, and supportive team
* Learn a variety of clinical skills and build confidence in your clinical assessment and decision making
* Meaningful clinical and managerial supervision.
* A robust preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff.
* Clear pathways and opportunities for career development for those who have a desire to progress.
* Free Parking in all of our bases.
* Competitive mileage rates.
* No night shifts.
Working Hours
Our service operates seven days a week, between 08:00 and 22:00. To ensure we meet the needs of the service, we offer a range of flexible working arrangements across these hours. We are committed to supporting a positive worklife balance, and working patterns can be discussed and agreed on an individual basis.
Apply Now
If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and contribute to the delivery of outstanding community care, we encourage you to apply.
Contact Details:
For further information please contact - Emma Camp, Community Services Matron, emma.camp1@nhs.net.
Job Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities)
* Providing clinical care to include: management of wounds and leg ulcers, care of patients with a palliative diagnosis, symptom control and care in the last days of life, bowel, continence and catheter care and administration of medication including IVs.
* Working with the wider multidisciplinary team.
* Supporting patients to remain at home and avoid hospital admission.
* Promoting self-care and independence.
It is an essential requirement that you have a car for work use and have a UK driving licence.
If you like what you have read so far then please apply.
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.