Community Nurse
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Heacham, PE31 7EEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
31 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
The Coastal Community Nursing team are excited to advertise this opportunity within our friendly and supportive team based at Heacham House. The aim o...
To contribute in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community and in clinics, by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating packages of care.
To facilitate/support newly Qualified Nurses in their Preceptorship year.
To assess, prescribe and deliver care packages for patients, for example with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
A full Job Description/Person Specification can be found in the attached document.
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Other
Essential: - Must hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st level degree
- RN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- ENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent
- For Preceptorship posts only: Mentorship qualification is essential for the post, but not essential at interview, however should be undertaken within the first year of employment
Desirable: - Leg Ulcer Management
Experience
Essential: - Experience of working within a clinical setting
Desirable: - Experience of working in a community setting
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Good observational & reporting skills
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
- Good time management skills
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- Have basic IT and standard keyboard skills.
- Able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
- Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
Desirable: - Knowledge of Palliative care; - Knowledge of Long term conditions; - Knowledge of Diabetes management; - Be aware of Assistive Technology
Communication
Essential
- Tact & Diplomacy
- Empathy & Sensitivity
- Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms
- Able to adapt communication styles to suit different situations.
Personal and People Development
Essential: - Ability to manage stressful situations; - A team player; - Ability to use own initiative; - Good interpersonal skills
Personal Attributes/ Behaviours
Essential: - Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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