Job summary
Please note, if you are a student qualifying in Spring 2026, please be aware that we have concluded our NQ Nursing campaign and are unable to accept any additional applications at this time.
Community Outpatients
Would you like the opportunity to work in a dynamic Community Outpatients setting where we are committed to providing the best care possible for patients across Wiltshire? Would you like the opportunity to work with a team that prides itself on the service it provides? Do you have a driving license and own a car?
If the answer to the above questions is YES then the Community Outpatients Department working across Wiltshire is the place for you! We are a small dynamic and forward thinking team looking to recruit an enthusiastic qualified band 5 nurse to join our team within the Community Outpatients.
To arrange a visit or for an informal chat about the role, then please contact one of the Junior Sisters Karen Underwood by email Karen.underwood2@nhs.net Vivian Milson-Hircox on v.milson-hircock@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
You will be required to support clinics across several Outpatient Community sites across Wiltshire, therefore a Car is essential.
The departments are supported by friendly, dedicated, highly skilled - consultants, clinicians and nursing professionals.
You will work closely with colleagues and you will be given the opportunities to learn about the various specialties that the Community Outpatients support. You will also be able to develop and utilise various clinical skills within our department. Teamwork is an essential part of this role as you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
This is an exciting opportunity for qualified nurses to extend their knowledge and skills in all specialties and gain experience in supporting an Outpatient setting.
You will be responsible for managing and supporting a wide range of specialty clinics and developing services according to patient demand and need.
The department is supported by friendly, dedicated, highly skilled - consultants, clinicians and nursing professionals.
About us
This is a great opportunity to join our clinical and non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our Community setting. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence whilst also encompassing our STAR values.
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care to a defined patient group either within the acute hospital or community based setting. They are responsible for the assessment, planning, deliveryand evaluation of evidence based individualised patient care within the boundaries of their role. The post holder will contribute to the continuing development of standards of care including developments of nursingstandards and monitoring of outcomes. The post holder will be expected to continue with their own professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care to a defined patient group either within the acute hospital or community based setting. They are responsible for the assessment, planning, deliveryand evaluation of evidence based individualised patient care within the boundaries of their role. The post holder will contribute to the continuing development of standards of care including developments of nursingstandards and monitoring of outcomes. The post holder will be expected to continue with their own professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council.
- Diploma/Degree qualification
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessor Qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent
- Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course.
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Experience within a range of patient/client care groups.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council.
- Diploma/Degree qualification
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessor Qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent
- Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course.
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Experience within a range of patient/client care groups.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
