Community Nurse

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  • Droitwich, Worcestershire
  • £31,049-37,796 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 hours ago
This is a full time post.If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to use your clinical skills to make a difference, while working in a community environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the Droitwich, Ombersley and Rurals Neighbourhood Team (DOR).We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Band 5 Staff Nurse to be based at Droitwich medical centre, which is situated close to junction 5/6 of the M5, we also have another satellite hub in Tenbury located at the hospital. Our team covers 8 GP surgeries situated in the beautiful countryside of Worcestershire.If you are looking for a role, where you can use your skills to make a difference then come and join our team, where nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Health Care Assistants, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nursing Associates and Administrators work together in our local Neighbourhood and alongside our GP partners to support people in their home environment.Main duties of the jobThe role will require: The ability to communicate effectively with others at all levelsWorking flexibly to provide the service delivery need across the local area (the service operates from 7:30am 6:30pm, Monday to Sunday including bank holidays).An enthusiastic, motivated and innovative thinker to become part of a primary care facing community.The ability to work autonomously and manage your own patient list whilst supervising others and working within a multi-disciplinary team.The ability to problem solve and manage time effectively.Experience of working in a fast paced and varied environment.The ability to travel to deliver care services.About usAt Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.What we offer;
  • 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
  • Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
  • Flexible and agile working opportunities
  • Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
  • Wide range of supportive staff networks
  • Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberC9798-1633Job locationsDroitwich Medical CentreOmbersley Street EastDroitwichWorcestershireWR9 8RDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWork as an autonomous practitioner within the integrated team, providing rapid and planned assessment and treatment interventions to patients in their own homes or other community settings to enable patients to maximise their independence, health and wellbeing and remain in their own homes for as long as possible. This will be achieved through a combination of hands-on clinical skills and knowledge to treat, educate and support patients on a designated caseload and by working with patients and their carers to assess, plan and implement appropriate packages of care.Regularly take responsibility for the caseload in the absence of the Senior Community Nurse.For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWork as an autonomous practitioner within the integrated team, providing rapid and planned assessment and treatment interventions to patients in their own homes or other community settings to enable patients to maximise their independence, health and wellbeing and remain in their own homes for as long as possible. This will be achieved through a combination of hands-on clinical skills and knowledge to treat, educate and support patients on a designated caseload and by working with patients and their carers to assess, plan and implement appropriate packages of care.Regularly take responsibility for the caseload in the absence of the Senior Community Nurse.For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.Person SpecificationSkills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic IT skills.
Additional CriteriaEssential
  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
  • Willing to undertake further relevant training programmes.
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience gained during Pre-Registration training
Desirable
  • Community nursing experience
  • Experience of management of caseloads
KnowledgeEssential
  • Variety of evidence based clinical skills.
  • Understanding of evidence based nursing, multidisciplinary working, clinical governance.
QualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse (RN1)
  • I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Person SpecificationSkills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic IT skills.
Additional CriteriaEssential
  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
  • Willing to undertake further relevant training programmes.
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience gained during Pre-Registration training
Desirable
  • Community nursing experience
  • Experience of management of caseloads
KnowledgeEssential
  • Variety of evidence based clinical skills.
  • Understanding of evidence based nursing, multidisciplinary working, clinical governance.
QualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse (RN1)
  • I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

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