Community Staff Nurse

NHS

  • Norfolk
  • £29,970-36,483 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 hour ago
We are looking for a fixed term Registered Nurses to join our dedicated and highly professional teams of community nurses in North Norfolk. We have a part time position within the friendly and welcoming NN4 Team ( Brundall, Hoveton, Wroxham and Rackheath areas)The Community Staff Nurse role is a role under the supervision of Band 6 and Clinical Lead colleagues as part of the larger integrated team, providing high quality patient centred nursing care to patients in a variety of community settings. This is an ideal opportunity for those either wanting career progression and experience within a community setting or those with previous community experience, skills and knowledge.You must be self-motivated, flexible able to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills and have good communication skills.Main duties of the jobThe service is key to the on-going development of the locality within the new Primary Care Network, and will provide the link between our operational services and the GP practices. Ensuring effective communication for those in the care of NCH&C between the G.P practice, Social Services and other service providers involved their care to ensure best outcomes.You will demonstrate a proactive philosophy to care, committed to a "whole patient" approach, ensuring holistic care of the patient and involvement of all parties. You will be someone who believes strong and effective communication is essential and who strives to ensure quality patient care is their highest priority.To assist you in doing this you will be clinically supported by our Community Matrons, Clinical Leads and by a management team committed to patient centered quality care. You will receive support and development through in service training, regular appraisals, a personal development plan and clinical supervision.About usAchieving 'Outstanding' from CQC is a testament to the forward progressive nature of the Trust and our commitment to delivering high quality care in sometimes challenging environments.The service offers a commitment to ongoing personal development and offers a supportive, friendly network of colleagues.North Norfolk offers beautiful countryside, beaches and many towns and buildings of historic interest, as well as being within close proximity to the city of Norwich which offers many cultural and leisure amenities.If this post excites you, and you are looking to improve your quality of life working in rural Norfolk as part of this developing role and workforce we look forward to your application.Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number839-7461061-JHJob locationsBrundall/Wroxham/RackheathBrundall/Wroxham/RackheathNR13 5RPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAn ambition for NCH&C is to create a culture that embracesflexibility in working within a 24/7 service wherever possible, and providing the tools to support this. Therefore if you are interested in a role though would need a flexible working pattern please don't let that put you off applying - we are really wanting to support all applicants and meet their needs taking into consider their work life balance.Please see attached job description for full list of responsibilities. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAn ambition for NCH&C is to create a culture that embracesflexibility in working within a 24/7 service wherever possible, and providing the tools to support this. Therefore if you are interested in a role though would need a flexible working pattern please don't let that put you off applying - we are really wanting to support all applicants and meet their needs taking into consider their work life balance.Please see attached job description for full list of responsibilities.Person SpecificationPersonal AttributesEssential
  • Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
  • Value and respect the privacy and dignity of patients.
  • Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Enthusiastic and able to work under pressure.
  • Flexible/positive approach to work to meet the needs of the service.
Personal/People developmentEssential
  • Evidence of own personal development and experience
  • Able to support the development of others through supervision and teaching
  • Supporting patients in self-management through health coaching
Desirable
  • Mentorship qualification will be essential but can be gained whilst in post
  • Health Coaching training
CommunicationEssential
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills appropriate to supporting team members
Skills and knowledgeEssential
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload independently, within a team and with wider integrated team
  • Knowledge/experience of the audit process
  • Knowledge of safeguarding issues relating to the care of older people
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Good computer skills and the ability to use information management systems.
Desirable
  • Experience of audit/research
  • Relevant safeguarding training
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations.
  • Experience of working with patients with multiple pathologies and managing holistic patient centred care.
Desirable
  • Appropriate extended skills e.g. male catheterisation, management of syringe drivers, venepuncture and ear irrigation.
  • Previous Community Experience
  • Previous qualified nurse experience
  • Previous palliative care experience.
QualificationsEssential
  • Current NMC registration or awaiting PIN
Desirable
  • Degree or working towards degree
  • Teaching and assessing qualification
OtherEssential
  • Must hold full and valid and driving licence and have access to a vehicle
  • The post holder will be required to work seven days a week and cover between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 hrs.
  • The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids and adaptations if necessary
Person SpecificationPersonal AttributesEssential
  • Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
  • Value and respect the privacy and dignity of patients.
  • Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Enthusiastic and able to work under pressure.
  • Flexible/positive approach to work to meet the needs of the service.
Personal/People developmentEssential
  • Evidence of own personal development and experience
  • Able to support the development of others through supervision and teaching
  • Supporting patients in self-management through health coaching
Desirable
  • Mentorship qualification will be essential but can be gained whilst in post
  • Health Coaching training
CommunicationEssential
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills appropriate to supporting team members
Skills and knowledgeEssential
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload independently, within a team and with wider integrated team
  • Knowledge/experience of the audit process
  • Knowledge of safeguarding issues relating to the care of older people
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Good computer skills and the ability to use information management systems.
Desirable
  • Experience of audit/research
  • Relevant safeguarding training
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations.
  • Experience of working with patients with multiple pathologies and managing holistic patient centred care.
Desirable
  • Appropriate extended skills e.g. male catheterisation, management of syringe drivers, venepuncture and ear irrigation.
  • Previous Community Experience
  • Previous qualified nurse experience
  • Previous palliative care experience.
QualificationsEssential
  • Current NMC registration or awaiting PIN
Desirable
  • Degree or working towards degree
  • Teaching and assessing qualification
OtherEssential
  • Must hold full and valid and driving licence and have access to a vehicle
  • The post holder will be required to work seven days a week and cover between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 hrs.
  • The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids and adaptations if necessary

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