Job description

Job responsibilities

A Band 5 Community Nurse provides essential nursing care to patients in their own homes and local community settings, supporting individuals with a wide range of health needs. The role involves assessing patients, planning and delivering care such as wound management, medication administration, and support for long-term conditions, while promoting independence and wellbeing. End of life care is a key part of this role in delivering compassionate care for patients at end of life alongside care and empathy for families. Working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the nurse collaborates closely with colleagues including GPs, therapists, and social care services to ensure coordinated, safe, and effective care. The post also includes maintaining accurate records, adhering to professional standards and policies, and engaging in ongoing training and development. Please see full JD

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

first-level nursing qualification (degree or diploma) with current NMC registration

digital experience

Essential

Digital skills for a Band 5 Community Nurse include the ability to confidently use electronic patient record systems to accurately document care, update patient information, and access relevant clinical data in a timely manner. The role requires good general computer literacy, including the use of email, digital communication tools, and basic Microsoft Office applications for record-keeping, reporting, and information sharing. Nurses should be able to input and retrieve data effectively, maintain confidentiality, and follow information governance standards. Additionally, the ability to interpret basic audit data and service performance information is important to support quality improvement and evidence-based practice. Competency in using digital devices in the community, such as laptops, tablets, and mobile phones, is essential, along with the adaptability to learn new systems as healthcare technology evolves.

Experience

Essential

The essential criteria for the Band 5 Community Nurse role include holding a first-level nursing qualification (degree or diploma) with current NMC registration, along with a commitment to ongoing professional development and willingness to undertake further training in long-term condition management. The post requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with strong communication skills to engage compassionately with patients, carers, and colleagues. Applicants must demonstrate up-to-date clinical knowledge, an understanding of community nursing practice and clinical supervision, and experience across a range of healthcare settings. Key skills include problem-solving, decision-making, time management, and the ability to assess patients, prioritise care, and make appropriate referrals using evidence-based practice. The role also demands excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing environments, maintain accurate records, and work within organisational policies. Additionally, candidates must be able to work flexibly across shift patterns, uphold high standards of care, and safely perform essential clinical procedures such as venepuncture, wound care, medication administration, and complex nursing interventions.
Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.

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).