East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Community Staff Nurse Bexhill

The closing date is 02 October 2025

Job summary

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are NOT currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

An opportunity is now available to join the BexhillDistrict Nursing Team.

We have busy and varied caseloads, and you will be visiting housebound patients in their own home. You will be well supported in Practice to enable you to develop a large range of clinical knowledge and skills. Good communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work alone as well as part of a team.You must be able to travel independently in a timely manner.

Service reconfiguration and additional investment has enabled

  • The development of new roles with extended skills and scope of practice
  • Development of a seven-day service
  • Enhanced career progression opportunities

Community care in East Sussex is now based around Primary Care Network (PCN) teams. These provide integrated multi-disciplinary services, supporting individualised patient care and the needs of the local population.

Main duties of the job

Deliver Nursing Care as part of a team. You will support the District Nurse in the delivery of an efficient/effective nursing service. You will have responsibility for assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care whilstworking autonomously as a lone worker.

You must be able to travel throughout the locality in a timely manner, carrying equipment/staff with you. You must have access to a car and hold a current driving license. The Trust has partnered with NHS Fleet solutions to provide a cost effective way to lease a brand new car via salary sacrifice.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Details

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-LL0066

Job locations

Bexhill Health Centre

Bexhill on Sea

TN40 2DZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • RN with current Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registration

Desirable

  • ENB 997/998, Learning through Mentorship module, or commitment to undertake

Experience

Essential

  • Generic Pre Registration Experience in a care environment2
  • Understanding of community nursing

Desirable

  • Previous experience of caring within a community setting

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

  • An understanding of clinical governance
  • Principles of infection control
  • Awareness of current nursing trends and changes in the NHS
  • Ability to demonstrate up to date clinical skills
  • Ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care

Desirable

  • Health education and promotion
  • Understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children procedures
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to take initiative, make decisions and prioritise
  • Presentation and teaching skills
  • nvolvement and experience of interagency working

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel easily in mixed geographical areas ensuring a timely delivery of patient care
  • Must be able to safely carry essential equipment and provide transport to others involved in community nursing business e.g. students/colleagues
  • Car driver/owner
Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • RN with current Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registration

Desirable

  • ENB 997/998, Learning through Mentorship module, or commitment to undertake

Experience

Essential

  • Generic Pre Registration Experience in a care environment2
  • Understanding of community nursing

Desirable

  • Previous experience of caring within a community setting

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

  • An understanding of clinical governance
  • Principles of infection control
  • Awareness of current nursing trends and changes in the NHS
  • Ability to demonstrate up to date clinical skills
  • Ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care

Desirable

  • Health education and promotion
  • Understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children procedures
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to take initiative, make decisions and prioritise
  • Presentation and teaching skills
  • nvolvement and experience of interagency working

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel easily in mixed geographical areas ensuring a timely delivery of patient care
  • Must be able to safely carry essential equipment and provide transport to others involved in community nursing business e.g. students/colleagues
  • Car driver/owner

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Bexhill Health Centre

Bexhill on Sea

TN40 2DZ


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Bexhill Health Centre

Bexhill on Sea

TN40 2DZ


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Lead

Lisa Sayers

lisa.sayers2@nhs.net

07917228548

Details

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-LL0066

Job locations

Bexhill Health Centre

Bexhill on Sea

TN40 2DZ


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