Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Community Staff Nurse & Bank Nurse- South West Shropshire

The closing date is 20 February 2026

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Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a passionate and dedicated Band 5 Community Nurse to join our dynamic Community Nursing Team serving the beautiful rural locality of South West Shropshire. We are also looking to expand out Community Nurse Bank provision. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact by delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their own homes and local communities.

Working amidst rolling countryside, close-knit villages, and a strong sense of local identity, you'll play a vital role in providing planned nursing care that supports independence, promotes wellbeing, and enhances quality of life. Every day brings variety, autonomy, and the privilege of building genuine therapeutic relationships with the people you serve.

We're seeking a caring, motivated, and forward-thinking nurses who thrives in a collaborative environment. You'll be part of an experienced interdisciplinary team committed to innovation, excellent standards of care, and supporting each other to deliver the very best for our patients.

If you're enthusiastic about community-based nursing, eager to develop your clinical skills, and excited by the idea of working in a rural setting where your contribution truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early submission is strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Community Nurse in the beautiful rural locality of South West Shropshire, you'll deliver compassionate, high-quality care to people in their own homes, bringing autonomy, variety, and real purpose to your day.

What You'll Be DoingDelivering holistic nursing care that helps patients stay at home, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and achieve safe, timely dischargeWorking as an autonomous practitioner across a diverse and rewarding caseload, providing key clinical interventions.

Working PatternContributing to a 7-day service, 8am-6pmFlexible working options available

About us

Joining Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust means becoming part of a warm, forward-thinking organisation at the heart of community care. We deliver high-quality services for adults and children across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin--from district nursing and health visiting to specialist community care and the running of four community hospitals. Our teams are compassionate, skilled and committed to making a real difference every day.

We work closely with patients, carers and the public to shape and improve our services. Through initiatives like Have Your Say, we listen, learn and continually evolve to ensure our care remains responsive, inclusive and community-focused.

As an employer, we're proud to offer a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. Whether you're beginning your career or looking to grow, you'll find opportunities to develop and make a meaningful impact.

We also recognise the importance of balance. Our commitment to staff wellbeing and flexible working helps ensure a fulfilling professional life alongside a healthy home life.

If you're passionate about community care and want to join a team that genuinely cares about its patients, communities and people, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is a rewarding place to build your career.

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

825-7735810-OPS

Job locations

The Gateway

Auction Yard

Craven Arms

SY79BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN
  • NMC Registered
  • Ability to demonstrate a level of English language and grammar commensurate with writing in service user case notes

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration general experience
  • Experience of working in a multi disciplinary / multi agency health/social care environment.
  • Experience and knowledge of basic administration systems including Microsoft office
  • Experience of successful partnership working arrangements with other services
  • Previous community experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • IT skills or willingness to undertake RIO Training
  • Up to date with Mandatory Training
  • Uses evidence based practice
  • Works within own defined competencies
  • Awareness of changing healthcare factors influencing change Demonstrates tact and diplomacy
  • Well refined communication (verbal and written), interpersonal skills - ability to gain rapport at all levels
  • Engaging and empowering approach that seeks to work with others and deliver outcomes in a successful and well informed manner

Other

Essential

  • Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN
  • NMC Registered
  • Ability to demonstrate a level of English language and grammar commensurate with writing in service user case notes

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration general experience
  • Experience of working in a multi disciplinary / multi agency health/social care environment.
  • Experience and knowledge of basic administration systems including Microsoft office
  • Experience of successful partnership working arrangements with other services
  • Previous community experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • IT skills or willingness to undertake RIO Training
  • Up to date with Mandatory Training
  • Uses evidence based practice
  • Works within own defined competencies
  • Awareness of changing healthcare factors influencing change Demonstrates tact and diplomacy
  • Well refined communication (verbal and written), interpersonal skills - ability to gain rapport at all levels
  • Engaging and empowering approach that seeks to work with others and deliver outcomes in a successful and well informed manner

Other

Essential

  • Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Address

The Gateway

Auction Yard

Craven Arms

SY79BW


Employer's website

https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Address

The Gateway

Auction Yard

Craven Arms

SY79BW


Employer's website

https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Natasha Carthy

natasha.carthy2@nhs.net

01588676323

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

825-7735810-OPS

Job locations

The Gateway

Auction Yard

Craven Arms

SY79BW


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