About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic staff nurse to join First Community Health and Care working with the Responsive Services Team.
Responsive Services consists of the Urgent Community Response Team, Intermediate Care Team, Virtual Ward and Referral Hub.
This role with work in in collaboration with Primary Care and Secondary Care Colleagues, Urgent Community Response, Intermediate Care (Responsive Services), Community Nursing and other Specialist Health Care Teams across First Community, statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver excellent standards of patient care for patients who are acutely unwell requiring support to avoid admission to the acute hospital. Providing practical care, education and training for patients and carers admitted to responsive services.
Main duties of the job
You will complete assessments in the patients home and undertake treatments including IV medications, wound assessment, and management. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to promote independence of patients to ensure they can remain in their own home.
The candidate will be able to adapt to change and work in a busy environment. Excellent communication skills are essential to enable liaison with all our health and social care partners in the management and assessment in the community.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to drive, have a car suitable for business purposes and have a clean driving licence.
FCH&C is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expect all staff to share this commitment. FCH&C will support personal development through the annual appraisal process and in house training.
The service runs from 8am-8pm 7 days a week, 365 days a year, the post holder will be expected to work on a rota basis. There are opportunities for both full time and part time hours.
If you would like to discuss the role further or to arrange a visit please contact Jess Foster on 01737 775 475.
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 will work under the direction of the Responsive Services Charge Nurse/Sister as part of the Responsive Services team which consists of Intermediate Care Team, Urgent Community Response team, Referral Hub and the Virtual Ward.
The post holder will work in collaboration with Primary Care and Secondary Care Colleagues, Community Nursing and other Specialist Health Care Teams across First Community, statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver excellent standards of patient care, assessing and treating patients who are acutely unwell and requiring support to avoid admission to the acute hospital or those who have recently been discharged home. Providing practical care, education and training for patients and carers admitted to responsive services.
Please see the job description and person specification attached for full details.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise IT skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
Intravenous additives Venepuncture ECG analysis Urinary Catheterisation Experience in bowel management
Qualifications Essential
Current NMC registration Registered First Level Nurse Educated to degree/diploma level Mentorship, ENB 998, practice assessor or equivalent Demonstrates clear evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
Independent Nurse prescriber Leadership qualification
Other Requirements Essential
Demonstrates the organisations values Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of an MDT. Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate. Courteous, respectful, and helpful at all times. UK car driving license and access to vehicle
Knowledge Essential
Awareness of clinical Governance, clinical effectiveness, and evidence-based care Awareness of current healthcare legislation affecting community and secondary care services Demonstrates knowledge of reflective practice and has an awareness of clinical supervision
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a team
Desirable
Community nursing
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).
Employer details Employer name First Community Health and Care
Address Consort House
5-7 Queensway
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 1YB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)