About this role
Job summary
Are you looking to make a real difference to patients whilst developing your career providing NHS care?
We are recruiting band 5 nurses to join our community nursing teams in East Surrey, based in Redhill, Oxted and Caterham. You will provide nursing care for a wide range of conditions to people in their own home and residential settings, and you will be supported by the Clinical Lead, your line manager and team to fulfil your role.
The District Nursing teams provide a service between 8am and 6pm, which incorporates the core day shift and a late shift. We have full or part time hours available.
We are looking for caring and compassionate nurses who are keen to develop their career in the community. In return we are committed to supporting you in your continued professional development.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised care for patients under the direction of a Clinical Team Lead and District Nurse.
You will work in close collaboration with health and social care professionals within the Neighbourhood to prevent your patients being admitted to hospital.
You will provide advice and support to junior staff and students in the delivery of effective, high quality care.
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 license. If you are interested in joining us, we look forward to hearing from you.
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
This role is to provide nursing care and treatment to adults and their families in their own home/residential setting within a neighbourhood, as part of the District Nursing service. You will deliver skilled nursing care within the framework of the NMC Code, promoting a healthy lifestyle and self-care where possible.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Ability to assess, deliver and evaluate quality care. Teaching clinical skills Effective communicator
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (RN1) Practice Supervisor
Desirable
Practice Assessor
Other Essential
Effective verbal and written communication skills IT skills Reflective practitioner Able to work competently without supervision. Responsible for own professional development Car Driver with a valid license to drive in the UK & business use insurance.
Experience Essential
Experience gained during pre-registration training
Desirable
Community nursing experience Previous experience of day-to-day management
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of current issues affecting NHS services
Desirable
Involvement in programmes of Quality care Understanding of risk management Understanding of Clinical Governance
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 First Community Health & Care C I C
Queensway
Redhill
RH1 1YB
Employer's website https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)