District Nurse

Working as part of a team, you will be supported by the Team Lead to be

responsible for the continued management of a caseload of patients. You will be

working with other health care professionals across the neighbourhood, providing

high standards of care to people in their own homes who have a wide range of

nursing needs; aiming to avoid hospital admission, promoting self-care and

enabling people to be cared for in their preferred place.

As a District Nurse you will have line management responsibilities and

will support the Team Lead with the

teams ongoing development and well-being.

Due to the nature of

the role, it is essential that you can drive, have a car suitable for business

purposes, and a valid driving licence.

The District Nurse is responsible for the management and delivery of a high

standard of cost-effective nursing care in the community.

You will be responsible

for the continued management of a caseload of patients, working within a

neighbourhood providing care closer to home aiming to avoid hospital admission.

You will ensure that patients receive safe, individualised, and effective standards

of care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating episodes of care.

You will work as part of a highly skilled team, working closely with patients and

carers, linking with acute hospitals and primary care, actively encouraging

effective communication at all times with all relevant agencies.

You will promote and develop evidence-based practice in line with current policy

and procedures and NMC code of conduct.

You will line manage staff and be responsible for the development and

competencies of staff within their team.

The service currently operates 365 days a year between 8am and 6pm and you

will be required to work shift patterns between these times.

When completing your application please refer to both the Application Guide and full Job Description & Person Specification - these can be found under supporting documents.

First Community is a staff-owned social enterprise, rated

Good by the CQC, providing NHS community services across east Surrey and parts

of West Sussex. We are looking for people who share our values: First-rate

care, First-rate people, First-rate value.

Recognised as one of the country's leading community

healthcare employers in the 2025 NHS Staff Survey, First Community offers a

supportive workplace where everyone has a voice and opportunities to develop

their full potential.

We offer: NHS terms and conditions, excellent training and

development, flexible working, NHS pension, flexible retirement options, and a

range of employee benefits.

If you need flexibility, please talk to us when you apply or

at interview. We will consider all requests carefully and accommodate them

where possible, depending on the role.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds,

including Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and

candidates with disabilities. We are committed to fair recruitment, including

the consideration of reasonable adjustments.

Sustainability is central to our work as we support the NHS

Net Zero ambition.

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Skills

Other

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse (RN1); - Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing; - Mentor- Practice assessor and supervisor

Knowledge

Essential: - Good understanding of current nursing workforce issues; - Experience in quality improvement; - Experience of risk management

Experience