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 and Oxted . 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.
AI: We recognise that tools like AI are becoming part of everyday life and you may choose to use them when preparing your application. We understand, as long as what you submit reflects your own experience, skills and voice. AI can be helpful for structuring or refining your answers, but it should not replace your own examples or create content that isnt based on your real experience. Our recruitment process is designed to get to know you, and we will explore your examples further at interview, so its important your application genuinely represents what you bring.
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.
Skilled Worker Sponsorship: Please note that sponsorship is not available for all vacancies. Decisions regarding sponsorship will be based on organisational capacity, available sponsorship allocations, funding arrangements and immigration requirements. Where sponsorship cannot be provided for a vacancy, applicants who require sponsorship to undertake the role may not be shortlisted.
Please note that sponsorship is not available for all vacancies.
About us
First Community is a staff-owned social enterprise, rated Good by the CQC, providing NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for people who share our values: First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.
Recognised as one of the country's leading community healthcare employers in the 2025 NHS Staff Survey, First Community offers a supportive workplace where everyone has a voice and opportunities to develop their full potential.
We offer
NHS terms and conditions, excellent training and development, flexible working, NHS pension, flexible retirement options, and a range of employee benefits.
If you need flexibility, please talk to us when you apply or at interview. We will consider all requests carefully and accommodate them where possible, depending on the role.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities. We are committed to fair recruitment, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
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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
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)