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 Neighbourhoods.
We anticipate the successful
candidate will have the opportunity to complete the District Nursing course
to gain a specialist practitioner qualification in district nursing.
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 Neighbourhood 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 part-time working arrangements.
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 neighbourhood
providing care closer to home aiming to avoid hospital admission. You will
ensure that patients receive safe, individualised and effective standards of
care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating episodes of care.
You will work 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.
You will promote
and develop evidence-based practice in line with current policy and procedures
and NMC code of conduct.
You will be
responsible for 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.
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 neighbourhood
providing care closer to home aiming to avoid hospital admission. You will
ensure that patients receive safe, individualised and effective standards of
care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating episodes of care.
You will work 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.
You will promote
and develop evidence-based practice in line with current policy and procedures
and NMC code of conduct.
You will be
responsible for 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.
Person Specification
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
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- To work towards completion of Specialist Practice Qualification
- PS/PA
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Leadership and management modules
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
Person Specification
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
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- To work towards completion of Specialist Practice Qualification
- PS/PA
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Leadership and management modules
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
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).
