Job summary
Are you a Community Nurse
looking to develop you career within First Community?
We are seeking a band 6
Community Sister, to join the Community Nursing Networks, on a 12-month
secondment (May 2026 to April 2027).
We are
looking for caring, compassionate community nurses who have a wide range of
clinical skills and are keen to develop their career in the community. In
return, we are committed to supporting you to develop your leadership,
management and clinical skills.
You will need to be forward
thinking, motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work collaboratively with
patients, their carers and health and social care colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for supporting the
Team Lead with the management of a caseload of patients, working with other
health care professionals across the Neighbourhoods aiming to avoid hospital
admission.
You
will need to have a flexible approach to working some weekends and bank
holidays. Although this role is advertised
as full time, we will consider flexible working arrangements to suit yours and
our needs.
Due to the nature of
the role, it is essential that you are able to drive, have a car suitable for
business purposes, and a valid driving licence.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation recognised as
one of the top community providers to work for in the country, delivering high
quality NHS care? (2025 Staff Survey results)
First Community is a staff owned
social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across
east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We
are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,
First-rate value.
First Community is a great place
to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its
full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality
training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work
life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, NHS pension,
flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applying
or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your
needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs
where possible. Flexible working options may vary depending on the
role.
At First Community we welcome
applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates and candidates with disabilities. All applicants are
treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,
including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral to
First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is accountable, without direct supervision, for the delivery of a
high standard of cost-effective nursing care in the community.
You will be
responsible for:
- The continued management of a caseload of patients, working
within a network providing care closer to home aiming to avoid hospital admission.
- Ensuring that patients receive safe, individualised and effective standards
of care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating episodes of care.
- Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, working closely
with patients and carers, linking with acute hospitals and primary care, actively
encouraging effective communication at all times with all relevant agencies.
- Promoting and developing evidence-based practice in line with current policy
and procedures and NMC code of conduct.
- Nurturing the development of the team and your direct
reports.
The service currently operates 365 days a year between 8am and 6pm and you
will be required to work shift patterns between these times.
When
completing your application please refer to both the Application Guide and full
Job Description & Person Specification - these can be found under
supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is accountable, without direct supervision, for the delivery of a
high standard of cost-effective nursing care in the community.
You will be
responsible for:
- The continued management of a caseload of patients, working
within a network providing care closer to home aiming to avoid hospital admission.
- Ensuring that patients receive safe, individualised and effective standards
of care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating episodes of care.
- Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, working closely
with patients and carers, linking with acute hospitals and primary care, actively
encouraging effective communication at all times with all relevant agencies.
- Promoting and developing evidence-based practice in line with current policy
and procedures and NMC code of conduct.
- Nurturing the development of the team and your direct
reports.
The service currently operates 365 days a year between 8am and 6pm and you
will be required to work shift patterns between these times.
When
completing your application please refer to both the Application Guide and full
Job Description & Person Specification - these can be found under
supporting documents.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Caring attitude
- Shows respect to team members
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Supportive of senior managers
- Recognises own limitations
- Professional attitude to work
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of NMC code of practice
- First Community policies and procedures
- Understanding of current issues
- Knowledge of quality improvement
- Knowledge of Risk management
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of substantial community experience
- in a relevant setting
- Evidence of supervision of student nurses
- Experience of team management and MDT working
Desirable
- Participation in staff management and appraisal
- Participation in recruitment of staff
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan implement and evaluate care
- Excellent communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to motivate and teach patients, families and carers
- Time management and prioritisation
- Ability to work without supervision
- Excellent decision-making skills in an unpredictable environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- To work towards completion of Specialist Practice Qualification
- PS/PA
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Leadership and management modules
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Caring attitude
- Shows respect to team members
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Supportive of senior managers
- Recognises own limitations
- Professional attitude to work
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of NMC code of practice
- First Community policies and procedures
- Understanding of current issues
- Knowledge of quality improvement
- Knowledge of Risk management
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of substantial community experience
- in a relevant setting
- Evidence of supervision of student nurses
- Experience of team management and MDT working
Desirable
- Participation in staff management and appraisal
- Participation in recruitment of staff
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan implement and evaluate care
- Excellent communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to motivate and teach patients, families and carers
- Time management and prioritisation
- Ability to work without supervision
- Excellent decision-making skills in an unpredictable environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- To work towards completion of Specialist Practice Qualification
- PS/PA
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Leadership and management modules
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
