Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Nurse or District Nurse (SPQ) to join our Community Nursing Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate nurse with strong leadership skills, a warm personality, and excellent interpersonal abilities to help shape and deliver high-quality care in the community.
Responsibilities
* The role of the B6 Community Sister/District Nurse/Charge Nurse to manage the day-to-day running of a community nursing team in conjunction with the Team Leader.
* Ensure the community nursing team are functioning at a high level, providing excellent patient care for patients on the community nursing team caseload.
* Be part of a supportive team of other B6s across the north east of Hampshire, providing a 7-day service covering the hours of 8am to 8am.
* Effectively manage the community nursing team day-to-day.
* Undertake holistic assessments of patients new to the community nursing service.
* Complete assessments such as Purpose T, MUST/MUAC, wound assessments for all patients on the caseload and ensure that all staff members are completing these assessments.
* Manage chronic wounds (e.g., leg ulcers, pressure ulcers) using best practice and NICE guidelines; manage short-term wounds (e.g., surgical wounds).
* Care for patients with JVAC drains, lantern drains, pig-tail drains and flushes when required.
* Care for PICC lines and chemotherapy disconnections – full training will be given. Care for other central lines such as midlines, portacaths – full training will be given.
* Undertake the administration of intravenous antibiotics in the community (bolus or infusion).
* Ensure patients on the community nursing caseload have pressure-relieving equipment in place or are referred to the appropriate service for additional equipment.
* Liaise with the patient’s GP when needed and communicate effectively with GP practices to build relationships with our GP colleagues.
* Be part of the Integrated Care Team, attending weekly MDT meetings in the absence of a community matron.
* Be the patient’s advocate when needed.
Requirements
* Proven post-registration experience with community nursing skills and competencies, or transferable experience suited to the role. Strong leadership and management skills to support caseload management and service development.
* A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work are essential. Mileage will be reimbursed in line with the Trust’s expenses policy.
* Ability to work within a 7-day service model with hours 8am to 8am, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
About Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability-confident employer and has been awarded Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first-class development opportunities for all staff and offer a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training.
We know how important it is to have a healthy work-life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours; we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Notes
This advert closes on Monday 6 Oct 2025
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