Community Staff Nurse(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is inviting compassionate, motivated Registered Adult Nurses to join our Community Nursing teams. Whether you are new to community practice or already experienced, this role offers the opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills while supporting people to remain independent in their own homes.
Our community nurses are at the heart of local care delivery, working closely with patients, families and multidisciplinary colleagues to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and improve long‑term health outcomes. If you value autonomy, relationship‑based care and meaningful patient contact, this could be the role for you.
About the Community Nursing Role
As a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse, you will deliver skilled, evidence‑based nursing care across a diverse caseload. You will work flexibly across home and clinic settings, providing holistic assessments and personalised care plans tailored to each individual’s needs.
You will be supported to grow into an expert community clinician, developing confidence in:
- Wound care and leg ulcer management
- Palliative and end‑of‑life care
- Continence and long‑term condition management
- Medication administration and monitoring
- Supporting carers and families
- No night shifts are required, and a dedicated evening and night service provides additional cover outside core hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement and review patient‑centred care plans using a holistic approach
- Deliver safe, effective, and evidence‑based nursing interventions
- Promote independence and reduce avoidable hospital admissions
- Work autonomously while contributing to multidisciplinary team decision‑making
- Build strong therapeutic relationships with patients, carers and colleagues
- Safely manage and administer medication in line with policy
- Delegate appropriately and support junior staff and healthcare assistants
- Develop sound clinical judgement and prioritisation skills in a community setting
Development and Support
We are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. You will receive:
- A structured induction and competency‑based development programme
- Ongoing clinical and managerial supervision
- Opportunities to progress towards the Community Specialist District Nurse Programme
- Support to build leadership, autonomy and advanced assessment skills
Working With #TeamNottsHC
With more than 11,000 colleagues, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust delivers community health, mental health, learning disability, forensic and offender healthcare services across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire.
We actively promote inclusion, sustainability and staff wellbeing through a wide range of employee networks, health and wellbeing services, and our commitment to achieving NHS net‑zero carbon targets.
What We Offer
- Flexible working patterns to support work‑life balance
- Competitive mileage rates for business travel
- Occupational health, MSK services and counselling support
- Incentive and salary sacrifice schemes (including childcare, lease car and travel options)
- Clear career pathways and secondment opportunities
Essential Requirements
- Registered Adult Nurse (NMC)
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use (reasonable adjustments considered in line with the Equality Act 2010)
- Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to delivering high‑quality, compassionate community care
Important Information
This role does not meet the salary threshold for Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa sponsorship. Guidance is available via UK Visas and Immigration: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Why Rushcliffe?
Rushcliffe offers the best of both worlds – vibrant communities, open countryside and excellent transport links. From Sherwood Forest to Nottingham’s cultural scene, there is plenty to enjoy outside of work.
