Community Nurse

NHS

  • Sevenoaks, Kent
  • £31,049-37,796 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Now is the time to be part of a healthcare transformation. The new NHS 10-Year Plan puts community care at the centre of service delivery--shifting resources closer to where people live and promoting prevention over hospital admission.As a member of a community-based NHS trust, you'll be at the forefront of this change. Work in integrated neighbourhood teams, delivering joined-up care alongside GPs, mental health professionals, social workers, and voluntary services. Benefit from new roles, clear career pathways, apprenticeships, and personalised development support.The plan also brings new workforce standards: improved flexible working, mental health support, safe workplaces, and strong protections against discrimination. With greater investment in underserved areas and a focus on reducing health inequalities, your work will have local impact and national importance.Community trusts are leading the way in digital innovation, using tools like virtual wards to reduce admin and improve patient care.If you're passionate about making a difference, this is your chance to help deliver a modern, inclusive, and community-focused NHS.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for anenthusiastic and adaptable Community Nurseto join ourcaring and progressive team in Sevenoaks.You will work as part of a close-knit team who are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of people inSevenoaks.Sevenoaksis made up of a diverse patient group with complex needs.As aBand5 Community Nurse you will work as part of a team to keep people safe and well at home. You will use your clinical judgment to support evidence-based care planning for people living at home, in care homes or other settings and make sure that people who use our services have a good experience.As a Trust committed to the development of our workforce, we would actively encourage you to apply if you are newly qualified and we will support your transition into Community Nursing. We offer a host of career pathways for our people, more information about these can be found below."I have an amazing, rewarding job and my aim is to continue to provide skilled and compassionate care for my patients in their homes for as long as I am able." Jenny, community nurse.Additional Working Pattern: 7.5hrs each day Monday to Friday, with rotational weekends, with early and late shiftsAbout usRated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive ExcellentWe know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiencesWe ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submissionThe data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to WorkAs a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us bothSee where you can go with KCHFTcareer pathwaysDetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number846-7416051-CFJob locationsSevenoaks OPDSevenoaksTN13 3PGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.Find out more about the community difference here.Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.Find out more about the community difference here.Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Degree in a health relevant subject or willingness to complete a degree (within 3 years of appointment)
  • Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body (1st Level Nurse/ NMC)
Desirable
  • Mentoring qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment
KnowledgeEssential
  • Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
Skills & abilitiesEssential
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
  • Ability to organise own work
  • Ability to cope with change
Personal attributesEssential
  • Valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
  • Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Flexible and adaptable
Ability to manageEssential
  • Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
  • Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the team lead / ward manager.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Degree in a health relevant subject or willingness to complete a degree (within 3 years of appointment)
  • Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body (1st Level Nurse/ NMC)
Desirable
  • Mentoring qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment
KnowledgeEssential
  • Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
Skills & abilitiesEssential
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
  • Ability to organise own work
  • Ability to cope with change
Personal attributesEssential
  • Valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
  • Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Flexible and adaptable
Ability to manageEssential
  • Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
  • Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the team lead / ward manager.

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