About this role
Job summary
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic District Nurse with a Specialist Practice Qualification looking to continue developing you career providing NHS care?
We are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic Band 6 NMC registered District Nurse, to join our South Tandridge team.
You will need to be forward thinking, motivated and able to work collaboratively with patients, their carers and health and social care colleagues.
You need to have a flexible approach to working some weekends and bank holidays as the teams provide a 365 day service.
This role is part-time, 22.5 hours per week across a 7 day a week service, with an expectation to travel across the geographical area.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a team, you will be supported by the Team Lead to be responsible for the continued management of a caseload of patients.
You will be working with other health care professionals across the neighbourhood, providing high standards of care to people in their own homes who have a wide range of nursing needs; aiming to avoid hospital admission, promoting self-care and enabling people to be cared for in their preferred place.
As a District Nurse you will have line management responsibilities and will support the Team Lead with the teams ongoing development and well-being.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you can 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 District Nurse is responsible for the management and 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 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 line manage staff and be responsible for the development and competencies of staff within their team.
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
Knowledge Essential
Good understanding of current nursing workforce issues Experience in quality improvement Experience of risk management
Experience Essential
Evidence of post registration experience and study at level 6 Evidence of professional development with a broad range of clinical skills Evidence of team management and MDT working Experience of initiating and participating in quality improvement
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (RN1) Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing Mentor- Practice assessor and supervisor
Skills Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to lead and manage a team Ability to organise the workload, delegate and prioritise Good IT skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to assess holistically to plan, implement and evaluate care Ability to motivate and teach patients, families and carers to support self-care Time management and prioritisation Ability to work without supervision Excellent decision-making skills in an unpredictable environment
Other Essential
Reliable and flexible Ability to work well in stressful situations Innovative and assertive Motivated, and enthusiastic Respectful to colleagues and supportive of senior managers
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 Tandridge District Council
Council Offices
8 Station Road East
OXTED
Surrey
RH8 0BT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)