At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes and support their recovery.
- Company: HomeLink Healthcare, a clinician-led service providing care at home.
- Benefits: Paid mileage, 33 days holiday, pension contributions, and retail discounts.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are valued; adjustments available during recruitment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with NMC registration and three years' experience in community or acute settings.
The predicted salary is between 36827 - 45011 £ per year.
Location: Kettering – community-based role NN16 8UZ
Salary: £38,557.96 - £47,291.44
Contract: FULL-TIME Permanent
HomeLink Healthcare is looking for an experienced Community Registered Nurse to join our Hospital at Home service, delivering high-quality care to NHS patients across the Kettering community. This role is ideal for Community Nurses, District Nurses, IV Therapy Nurses or experienced Registered Nurses looking for a permanent opportunity while continuing to provide meaningful patient care.
As a Community Registered Nurse, you will deliver safe, effective clinical care to patients in their own homes, helping prevent hospital admission and supporting recovery within the community.
The Benefits
- Paid mileage from home (55p per mile)
- Weekend and Bank Holiday enhancements
- Supportive clinical leadership
- Retail and leisure discounts
- Pension contribution
- Company Life Assurance Scheme
- 33 days paid holiday (pro rata) + an additional day off for your birthday
About the Role
- Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care in patients’ homes
- Undertake holistic patient assessments, care planning and evaluation
- Conduct minimum 45-minute patient visits
- Provide clinical care including IV therapy and wound management
- Monitor patient conditions and elevate concerns when required
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Work collaboratively with GPs, consultants and multidisciplinary teams
- Support patients to recover safely and remain independent at home
About You
You will be a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration, current revalidation, a minimum of three years' post-registration experience in community, acute or equivalent nursing settings. You will be confident working autonomously within the community, with strong clinical judgement and excellent communication skills. Compassionate and collaborative, you will build effective relationships with patients, carers and colleagues while delivering high standards of patient-centred care.
Essential Clinical Skills
- Competency in IV therapy, including the administration of intravenous medications
- Experience in wound assessment and wound care management
- Proven experience in the management of PICC and Midline devices
- Ability to work independently and safely within a community setting
About HomeLink Healthcare
HomeLink Healthcare is a clinician-led Hospital at Home service provider working in partnership with both private practice and NHS hospitals, consultants, community providers and GPs. We believe patients should have the choice to receive safe, high-quality care in their own homes whenever possible. Our skilled nursing and therapy teams deliver specialist care that helps prevent hospital admission and supports patients to return home sooner.
Diversity and Inclusion
HomeLink Healthcare welcomes applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences and is committed to supporting neurodiverse colleagues. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process (for example receiving interview questions in advance), please let us know.
Closing date: 31st August
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