Job summary Do you want to make a positive difference in Nottingham? Do you enjoy working in the community, engaging with the residents of Nottingham? CityCare is a Social Enterprise providing healthcare for the NHS with any profits re-invested back into the local community, and we are looking for people just like you. We are dedicated to supporting individuals with continuous professional development by supporting ongoing education, giving people the opportunity to acquire new skills and stay updated with the latest healthcare interventions, increasing your future opportunities for promotion and specialisation. At CityCare we have a positive work culture that fosters collaboration, leadership development, and personal growth. We are looking for Band 5 community nurse who can be responsible for delivering a high standard of nursing care to patients in a community setting. The successful candidate will be able to work independently, assessing and providing care to individuals with various health needs. This will include those with chronic illnesses, post hospitalisation care, wound management, and palliative care. This list is not exhaustive. The role involves collaborating with other healthcare professionals and the wider MDT, supporting patient recovery, and promoting self-care in negotiation with patients and their carers and families. Main duties of the job Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in community settings. Provide wound management including dressings, compression therapy, and other related interventions. Administer medications, including injections. Support patients with chronic disease management e.g diabetes, respiratory conditions. Deliver End-of-life care and support patients with palliative care needs. Health education and self-care facilitation for patients to promote their independence. Conduct initial assessments and regular reviews of patients health conditions. Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records. Ensure adherence to infection control and health and safety protocols. Monitor patients for any changes in their condition, responding appropriately to emergencies and changes. Refer patients to other healthcare professionals when necessary. Work closely with GPs, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care. Provide support and advice to patients families or carers, ensuring they are involved in the care process. Attend Multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning. Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) to keep update with the latest nursing practices and guidelines. About us We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives. CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation. We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring. CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact People Services on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children. Date posted 18 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B9826-PANE-6264 Job locations Clifton Cornerstone Southchurch Drive Nottingham NG11 8EW Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the full job description attached for more details on the role requirements Key Responsibilities Contribute to the public health agenda by raising awareness of health and well-being needs to individuals. Plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care to address peoples health and well-being needs. Implement the provision of evidence-based best practice. Actively encourages patient and carer feedback about the service Maintain a high standard of care to patients and carers. Contribute to the continual improvement of the service. Maintain a professional image as outlined in NMC code of conduct. Contribute to the Clinical Governance agenda and applies risk management systems Participate in relevant research and audit activity Regularly takes responsibility for the appropriate delegation of nursing care to team members. Promote and maintain good practice in record keeping by self and the team to ensure NCCP and Professional standards are met. Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups in a wide variety of settings and situations in the Primary Health Care Team. Liaise and interact with other agencies and disciplines To be responsible for the communication and effective feedback to the team leader or deputy Support effective team working both in the team and the Primary Health Care Team To be responsible for the development of own knowledge and clinical practice and recognises ones own limitations. Act as a mentor to a variety of nursing students Participate in the development of other team members. Participate in the supervision framework as a supervisee and supervisor. Maintain a portfolio to demonstrate continuing professional development Contribute to the implementation of service developments. Participate in the Personal Development process and take responsibility for reaching agreed development objectives Attend mandatory training Utilise enhanced knowledge and skills to promote continuous service improvements Promote and maintain best practice that ensures the health safety and security of self, patients and colleagues in accordance with the policies procedures and guidelines of NCCP. Ensure that confidentiality is protected at all times Practice in accordance with procedures and guidelines for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults and Child Protection. In the absence of District Nurse Team Leader or deputy takes responsibility for the needs of patients and carers on the community nursing caseload and ensures that appropriate delegation and supervision of work is carried out in accordance to the skills and abilities of team Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the full job description attached for more details on the role requirements Key Responsibilities Contribute to the public health agenda by raising awareness of health and well-being needs to individuals. Plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care to address peoples health and well-being needs. Implement the provision of evidence-based best practice. Actively encourages patient and carer feedback about the service Maintain a high standard of care to patients and carers. Contribute to the continual improvement of the service. Maintain a professional image as outlined in NMC code of conduct. Contribute to the Clinical Governance agenda and applies risk management systems Participate in relevant research and audit activity Regularly takes responsibility for the appropriate delegation of nursing care to team members. Promote and maintain good practice in record keeping by self and the team to ensure NCCP and Professional standards are met. Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups in a wide variety of settings and situations in the Primary Health Care Team. Liaise and interact with other agencies and disciplines To be responsible for the communication and effective feedback to the team leader or deputy Support effective team working both in the team and the Primary Health Care Team To be responsible for the development of own knowledge and clinical practice and recognises ones own limitations. Act as a mentor to a variety of nursing students Participate in the development of other team members. Participate in the supervision framework as a supervisee and supervisor. Maintain a portfolio to demonstrate continuing professional development Contribute to the implementation of service developments. Participate in the Personal Development process and take responsibility for reaching agreed development objectives Attend mandatory training Utilise enhanced knowledge and skills to promote continuous service improvements Promote and maintain best practice that ensures the health safety and security of self, patients and colleagues in accordance with the policies procedures and guidelines of NCCP. Ensure that confidentiality is protected at all times Practice in accordance with procedures and guidelines for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults and Child Protection. In the absence of District Nurse Team Leader or deputy takes responsibility for the needs of patients and carers on the community nursing caseload and ensures that appropriate delegation and supervision of work is carried out in accordance to the skills and abilities of team Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN qualification on part 1 or part 12 of the register Desirable Post registration qualifications relevant to community nursing. Experience Essential Up to date clinical knowledge including wound care, management of continence and palliative care. Understanding of equality and diversity Effective communication and interpersonal skills Effective written skills Basic IT skills Able to work independently recognising own limitations. Motivated and resourceful Time management and organisation skills Teamwork skills Able to work under pressure Customer service skills Positive approach to change Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN qualification on part 1 or part 12 of the register Desirable Post registration qualifications relevant to community nursing. Experience Essential Up to date clinical knowledge including wound care, management of continence and palliative care. Understanding of equality and diversity Effective communication and interpersonal skills Effective written skills Basic IT skills Able to work independently recognising own limitations. Motivated and resourceful Time management and organisation skills Teamwork skills Able to work under pressure Customer service skills Positive approach to change 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 Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC Address Clifton Cornerstone Southchurch Drive Nottingham NG11 8EW Employer's website https://www.nottinghamcitycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC Address Clifton Cornerstone Southchurch Drive Nottingham NG11 8EW Employer's website https://www.nottinghamcitycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Clifton Cornerstone, Southchurch Drive, NG11 8EW Nottingham, United Kingdom