Job summary We are recruiting a band 5 staff nurse for our Community Night Nursing Service. In this role, based at our community hospital ward, you will provide nursing care for a wide range of conditions, prioritising community patients in their own home. When not on visits, working with patients at the community hospital. The service hours are 10.30pm 06.30am. All community visits are undertaken together with a Health Care Assistant. This role is for 30 hours per week, although 22.5 hours per week would be considered. We are looking for a caring and compassionate nurse, who would like to develop their skills further. In return we are committed to supporting you in your continued professional development. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for attending planned visits or those necessary resulting from direct contact from the patient or their relative. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised care for existing patients on the district nursing caseload either planned or unplanned. You will be responsible for communicating with the community teams via existing processes. When not on visits you will support ward patients. Caterham Dene Ward is a 28 bedded physical rehabilitation ward for mainly older adults. About us Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results) First Community is a staff owned social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value. First Community is a great place to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension, flexible retirement options and various employee benefits. Please talk to us before applying or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the role. At First Community we welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments. Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year 5% HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number B9078-FC1018 Job locations The Caterham Dene Hospital Church Road Caterham Surrey CR3 5RA Job description Job responsibilities You will provide an equitable, high-quality service to support a variety of patients providing nursing care to patients, requiring an unscheduled visit, in their own home to prevent an acute hospital admission. You will be required to work autonomously in the community and to prioritise and delegate work, referring to other agencies as necessary. Visits are undertaken with another health care professional according to the organisations loan working policy. The post holder will be based at Caterham Dene Ward Bed Based Care Team and will be required to participate in providing in-patient care. The post holder will provide support and development for new and junior members of staff. You will be required to attend any team meetings, training and professional development that take place during the daytime. When completing your application please refer to both the Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities You will provide an equitable, high-quality service to support a variety of patients providing nursing care to patients, requiring an unscheduled visit, in their own home to prevent an acute hospital admission. You will be required to work autonomously in the community and to prioritise and delegate work, referring to other agencies as necessary. Visits are undertaken with another health care professional according to the organisations loan working policy. The post holder will be based at Caterham Dene Ward Bed Based Care Team and will be required to participate in providing in-patient care. The post holder will provide support and development for new and junior members of staff. You will be required to attend any team meetings, training and professional development that take place during the daytime. When completing your application please refer to both the Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under supporting documents. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience gained during pre-registration training Ward Nursing experience Community nursing experience Desirable Previous experience of caseload management Skills Essential Ability to assess, deliver and evaluate quality care. Teaching clinical skills Effective communication Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Adults with a valid NMC registration Practice Assessor or willing to undertake. Desirable Practice Supervisor Knowledge Essential Understanding of current issues affecting NHS services Desirable Involvement in programmes of Quality care Risk management agenda Clinical Governance agenda Other Requirements Essential Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to use Information Technology (IT) systems Reflective practitioner Able to work competently without supervision. Responsible for own professional development Car Driver with a valid license to drive in the UK & business use insurance. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience gained during pre-registration training Ward Nursing experience Community nursing experience Desirable Previous experience of caseload management Skills Essential Ability to assess, deliver and evaluate quality care. Teaching clinical skills Effective communication Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Adults with a valid NMC registration Practice Assessor or willing to undertake. Desirable Practice Supervisor Knowledge Essential Understanding of current issues affecting NHS services Desirable Involvement in programmes of Quality care Risk management agenda Clinical Governance agenda Other Requirements Essential Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to use Information Technology (IT) systems Reflective practitioner Able to work competently without supervision. Responsible for own professional development Car Driver with a valid license to drive in the UK & business use insurance. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name First Community Health and Care Address The Caterham Dene Hospital Church Road Caterham Surrey CR3 5RA Employer's website https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)