The Band 5 community staff nurse post with HCRG Care Group sits within the Dartford Model PCN Team. The role centres on nursing patients in their own homes and local communities, supporting people with acute and long-term conditions and working to keep them independent and out of hospital. It is a full-time, 37.5-hour post on a seven-day service running 8am to 8pm, so flexibility is essential, and newly qualified nurses are welcome. Applicants need an adult NMC registration and a UK driving licence.
What the job involves
- Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care in the community
- Support patients with acute and long-term conditions, promoting independence and preventing avoidable hospital admissions
- Assess patient needs and contribute to care planning
- Monitor patient progress and escalate concerns where appropriate
- Support patients and carers with information and advice
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and external partners
- Communicate with families, carers and partner agencies to coordinate care
- Maintain accurate and up to date clinical records
- Contribute to service improvement and quality care delivery
Registration & licences
- Valid NMC PIN (adult)
Skills & knowledge
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Working independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational skills and workload management
- Caring, patient-focused approach
- Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work
Nice to have
- Experience in a community or primary care setting
- Experience working with patients with long-term conditions
- Understanding of admission avoidance and community-based care
What’s offered
- NHS Agenda for Change Band 5 salary with NHS pension
- 5% high cost area allowance
- My Reward Hub membership with discounts, cashback and vouchers
- Access to wages as you earn them
- Wellbeing support, including mental health services, financial tools and counselling
- E-learning, career pathways and professional development
- Ringfenced innovation funding each year
- Structured Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified nurses
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
