Community Staff Nurse

About the Role

Join our dedicated Community Nursing Teams delivering compassionate and high-quality care to patients within their homes, greatly enhancing their quality of life. We seek passionate, motivated individuals eager to make a meaningful impact in community healthcare.

Who Can Apply?

• Registered Adult Nurses
• Newly Qualified Adult Nurses
• Student Adult Nurses graduating by September 2026

Note: Sponsorship is not available. A full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes are mandatory. Positions involve working 30 to 37.5 hours weekly.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing care including wound and leg ulcer management, palliative care, symptom control, end-of-life care, bowel, continence, catheter care, and medication administration (including IV therapy).
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Help patients remain in their homes and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Encourage and support patient independence and self-care.

Working Conditions and Hours

The service operates daily from 08:00 to 22:00 with flexible schedules aligning with operational needs, designed to support a balanced work-life pattern. Multiple positions are available across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, with preferences discussed at interview.

What We Offer

• Supportive Community Nursing Hubs fostering autonomous work management.
• Opportunities for clinical decision-making positively affecting patient care.
• Compassionate and forward-thinking team environment.
• Extensive clinical skill development, particularly in assessment and decision-making.
• Meaningful clinical and managerial supervision.
• A robust preceptorship for new graduates.
• Clear career growth pathways and professional development.
• Free parking facilities at all bases and competitive mileage reimbursements.
• No night shifts, aiding work-life balance.

Additional Information

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust serves over 1 million people with community, mental health, and learning disability services across more than 100 settings. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.

Employment requires UK work authorization, a 6-month probation period for new non-medical staff, and candidates will bear any DBS check fees (deducted from salary upon starting). Priority interview considerations given to local NHS at-risk applicants who meet essential qualifications.