Overview
Job summary: We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an NMC Registered Nurse Associate to join our Community Nursing Team based at Tunbridge Wells. The team supports patients from GP practices within the Primary Care Network (PCN) and provides nursing care to predominantly housebound patients. Each team covers a defined geographical patch to build strong working relationships with local GPs, care homes, Social Services, voluntary organisations and other stakeholders. The District Nursing Service also provides local clinics for patients requiring clinical skills. The addition of the Nursing Associate role is intended to complement the current skill-mix for delivering nursing care in a community setting.
Additional Working Pattern: 7.5 hours a day, Monday to Friday with rotational weekends.
Responsibilities
This is a highly rewarding role, with support provided to achieve all the clinical skills required for the role. Clinical areas will include wound management, end of life care, medicines administration and bladder and bowel care, amongst other duties. You will be supported by senior staff and the team; these posts suit those wanting to move to a community setting. Staff will be required to drive their own car and can claim mileage costs and access NHS car lease provisions after probation.
Details
* Date posted: 11 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 4
* Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 per year pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 846-7476159-CF
* Job locations: Abbey Court, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9TF
About us
Rated outstanding by the CQC, we are passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve community health. We value equity, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences. We are a flexible working organisation and support arrangements that balance personal and professional commitments.
Job description and responsibilities
As a community Trust, some roles require driving to perform duties. You may be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team to discuss support options. The information you provide should be true and accurate. If you need an application form in an alternative format, please inform the recruitment team. For questions, contact the recruiting manager via the job advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential: Registered with the NMC as a Nursing Associate registrant
* Desirable: Mentorship / Coaching qualification
Experience
* Essential: Knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at Nursing Associate level; working within the NMC Code of Conduct; experience of working as part of a team
* Desirable: Experience of a community environment
Knowledge
* Essential: Awareness of professional issues and developments in the NHS and Primary Care (Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care); understands the role and remit of a Band 4 registered Nursing Associate; knowledge of up-to-date clinical practice
Skills & abilities
* Essential: Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written); IT skills; supervision skills
* Desirable: Supervision skills
Personal attributes
* Essential: Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice; committed to delivering high standards of care; valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
Ability to manage
* Able to support the implementation of local and national health agendas under the guidance of the Registered Practitioner; ability to prioritise care delivery, adhere to Trust policies and procedures; manage own time effectively; ability to work an internal rotation shift pattern across varied care settings
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Vaccination
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage vaccination to help protect patients, colleagues and yourself.
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure may be required.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website. This post may require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK; see guidance on UK Visas and Immigration for details. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks applies where relevant.
Employer details
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Abbey Court, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9TF
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