Job summary
Band 5 Registered Nurse Community Rapid Response Team
30 - 37.5 hours per week
Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm, 7‑day service including weekend working on a rota basis (approximately 1 in 4 weekends, depending on service needs)
We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our Community Rapid Response Team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver urgent, palliative, person‑centred care to patients in their own homes. The team supports admission avoidance, facilitates rapid discharge from hospital, and delivers care through our Community Virtual Ward pilot, helping patients with complex needs receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team with a wealth of experience, where you’ll be encouraged to develop your skills and confidence. We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and are committed to supporting your professional development.
Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide high‑quality nursing care while developing your skills in community nursing, palliative care, and urgent community response.
Main duties of the job
What you’ll do
- Deliver high‑quality, person‑centred nursing care in the community.
- Undertake holistic assessments and develop, implement and review care plans.
- Provide end‑of‑life care, symptom management and support for patients with long‑term conditions.
- Work closely with GPs, hospitals and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
- Support patients, carers and families with compassion and professionalism.
What we’re looking for
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Excellent clinical assessment, decision‑making and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Palliative care experience is desirable but not essential.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
About us
We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life‑limiting or terminal illness. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In‑Patient Unit and Community teams.
Benefits
- Annual Leave – 27 days per year plus bank holidays, pro‑rata which increases with service
- Healthcare – Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support
- Continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership – and recognition of reckonable service for certain benefits
- Generous Workplace Pension – 7.5% employer contribution for employees
- Life Assurance Scheme – Should the worst happen while you’re working with us, your loved ones will receive a lump sum payment equal to two times your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable)
- Subsidised food – A range of high‑quality meals at low prices for all employees when on site at the Hospice
- Employee discount – In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme
Person specification
Experience
- Palliative Care Experience (Desirable)
Qualifications
- Relevant degree/diploma or equivalent qualification (Essential)
- Registered Staff Nurse (Essential)
- Appropriately registered with the NMC Part 1 Registration (Essential)
- Teaching/Assessor qualification or willingness to gain experience and qualifications (Desirable)
Additional criteria
- Right to Work in the UK
- Car Driver with access to car
Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,216 to £37,861 a year, plus enhancements for unsocial/weekend hours (Salary is FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
Reference number: B0425-26-0014
Job locations: St. Wilfrids Hospice, Walton Lane, Bosham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8QB, United Kingdom
Registered Nurse - Community Rapid Response Chichester employer: Meeveem Limited
Meeveem Limited is an exceptional employer that values its employees by fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Yorkshire. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive environment that prioritises work-life balance. Joining Meeveem means being part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the cardiovascular and endovascular sectors.
