Community Staff Nurse – Unplanned Care (Band 5)
Closing date: 04 May 2026
Are you a passionate and caring nurse either qualified or in training wanting to work in a dynamic community nursing team? If so, we would like to meet you.
A vacancy has arisen within the Unplanned Care Team, which takes an innovative approach to nursing care by providing quick responses to patients in their home to assess and manage the presenting issue, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and facilitate early hospital discharges.
We are looking for a highly motivated applicant who is interested in meeting the challenge of working in the community with patients in their home setting. As part of the Unplanned Care team, you will work with a variety of disciplines within the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for patients. You will work on a rotational basis as part of a seven‑day service covering 24‑hour shifts with the support of agile technology to deliver timely, high‑quality care.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the community nursing team in unplanned care ensuring high‑quality health care is delivered to patients in their own homes.
The post holder will manage their own workload and work in collaboration with the wider Community Partnerships and Primary Care Networks.
The post holder will participate in the assessment of health needs, delivery of care to the practice population, prevent hospital admissions and facilitate early discharges from hospital. The unplanned service is delivered over a seven‑day rota, covering a 24‑hour shift pattern, working agilely across the service.
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will have the clinical and communication skills to provide a high standard of care and to ensure a positive patient experience. Your enthusiasm for patient‑centred care, service development and multi‑agency working is important.
Experience in community care is an advantage; the position is also suitable for newly qualified nurses.
We will support your continued professional development through a tailored preceptorship programme.
Right to Work
Prior to appointment, you will be asked to confirm your right to work and reside in the UK. During your employment you must notify your manager of any change to your right‑to‑work status.
Benefits
* Increase mileage rates for > 3500
* A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
* A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
* Plus many more
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RGN
* Current NMC Registration
* Teaching / Assessor in Clinical Practice
Special Knowledge / Experience / Competence
* Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the District Nursing Service
* Ability to use Microsoft Office and Outlook
* An awareness of current Health and Social Care policies
* Previous experience of community health care (District Nursing)
* Knowledge of SystmOne
* Understanding/experience of managing patients with long‑term health conditions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full‑time, Part‑time
Reference Number
453-26-7901571
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