Community Senior Staff Nurse-Planned Care Nursing-base to be confirmed
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
To be confirmed, TN35 4SE
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
Community Senior Staff Nurse - up to12 Month Fixed Term - Base to be confirmed. This post is being offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract. Internal...
What you will be doing
- Assessing new patients for nursing care in their own homes, creating and evaluating care plans.
- Undertaking skilled nursing care for a devolved caseload with support of the District Nurse
- Support the District Nurse with leading the team on a day to day basis
- Our core service hours are 8am - 6pm, 7 days per week.
It can be quite a challenging role at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, and resilience and vigilance are important.
If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, we can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. Each and every employee is valued and supported, as everyone has an important role to play in the success of East Sussex Healthcare Trust. It is only with the dedication, passion and hard work from staff that excellent patient care can be achieved.
You will need
- A true passion to work in Community Care
- A positive, can-do attitude
- A flexible approach to care
- A willingness to learn
- Commitment to your own development
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN part 1 or 2 on NMC Register
- Teaching and assessing qualification/Supporting Learners in Practice or current equivalent
- Educated to diploma/degree level and relevant equivalent training and experience
Desirable
- Prepared to undertake Community Specialist Practice Degree
- Nurse Prescriber or prepared to undertake the course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum three years post registration clinical experience
- Relevant transferable skills to work in a community setting
- Experience of working autonomously and managing own patient workload
- Teaching in a clinical setting
- Evidence of Leadership Skills
Desirable
- Long Term Condition qualification/experience
- Recruitment and Selection experience
- Experience of managing change and developing teams
- Minimum of two years working within a Community environment
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Awareness of Health & Safety Issues, Commitment to undertake Health & Safety training
- Knowledge of NMC professional codes and standards
- Knowledge of protocols for the administration of medicines
Desirable
- Demonstrates a sound understanding of Community developments and priorities both locally and nationally
- Relevant long term conditions experience
- Physical assessment skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel in an efficient and timely manner
- Must be able to safely carry essential equipment and provide transport to other involved in Community Nursing e.g. Students or colleagues
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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