First Community Health and Care

Community Staff Nurse

The closing date is 17 December 2025

Job summary

Are you looking to make a real difference to patients whilst developing your career providing NHS care?

We are recruiting band 5 nurses to join our community nursing teams in East Surrey, based in Oxted and Redhill. You will provide nursing care for a wide range of conditions to people in their own home and residential settings, and you will be supported by the Clinical Lead, your line manager and team to fulfil your role.

The District Nursing teams provide a service between 8am and 6pm, which incorporates the core day shift and a late shift. We have full or part time hours available.

We also have the evening shift between 6pm to 11pm and have a vacancy for four evening shifts a week.

We are looking for caring and compassionate nurses who are keen to develop their career in the community. In return we are committed to supporting you in your continued professional development.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised care for patients under the direction of a Clinical Team Lead and District Nurse.

You will work in close collaboration with health and social care professionals within the Neighbourhood to prevent your patients being admitted to hospital.

You will provide advice and support to junior staff and students in the delivery of effective, high quality care.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that you are able to drive, have a car suitable for business purposes and a valid driving license.

If you are interested in joining us, we look forward to hearing from you.

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.

Details

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year +5% HCAS per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9078-FC1066

Job locations

First Community Health & Care

Kings Mill Lane

Redhill

RH1 5JY


Tandridge District Council

8 Station Road East

Oxted

Surrey

RH8 0BT


Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is to provide nursing care and treatment to adults in their own home/residential setting, as part of the District Nursing service. You will deliver skilled nursing care within the framework of the NMC Code, promoting a healthy lifestyle and self-care where possible.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is to provide nursing care and treatment to adults in their own home/residential setting, as part of the District Nursing service. You will deliver skilled nursing care within the framework of the NMC Code, promoting a healthy lifestyle and self-care where possible.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (RN1)
  • Practice Supervisor

Desirable

  • Practice Assessor

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of current issues affecting NHS services

Desirable

  • Involvement in programmes of Quality care
  • Understanding of risk management
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance

Other

Essential

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • IT skills
  • 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

Experience

Essential

  • Experience gained during Pre-Registration training

Desirable

  • Community nursing experience
  • Previous experience of day-to-day management

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to assess, deliver and evaluate quality care
  • Teaching clinical skills
  • Effective communicator
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (RN1)
  • Practice Supervisor

Desirable

  • Practice Assessor

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of current issues affecting NHS services

Desirable

  • Involvement in programmes of Quality care
  • Understanding of risk management
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance

Other

Essential

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • IT skills
  • 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

Experience

Essential

  • Experience gained during Pre-Registration training

Desirable

  • Community nursing experience
  • Previous experience of day-to-day management

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to assess, deliver and evaluate quality care
  • Teaching clinical skills
  • Effective communicator

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

First Community Health & Care

Kings Mill Lane

Redhill

RH1 5JY


Employer's website

https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

First Community Health and Care

Address

First Community Health & Care

Kings Mill Lane

Redhill

RH1 5JY


Employer's website

https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Adult Community Services

Caroline Beard

caroline.beard10@nhs.net

07881505125

Details

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year +5% HCAS per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9078-FC1066

Job locations

First Community Health & Care

Kings Mill Lane

Redhill

RH1 5JY


Tandridge District Council

8 Station Road East

Oxted

Surrey

RH8 0BT


Supporting documents

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