Job summary
- Main area
- Community Services
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 203-CS1122
- Employer
- South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Orchard Centre- PBT 5
- Town
- Rugby
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/04/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/04/2026
Employer heading
Community Nurse- PBT 5 Rugby
Band 5
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the top performing organisations within the NHS. Our staff think this is a great place to work and we hope you will agree. We have recently been rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following our most recent inspection.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the whole county. This includes our Community Teams in North Warwickshire.
We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Over 6000 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don’t need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare.
The first thing you will notice about us is how we take our values seriously. We believe that our values underpin everything we do. If you are interested in a role with us you need to make sure our values match your own.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are ‘Trusted to provide inclusive, safe, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn’t matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks
Many of the roles we advertise have a requirement for a DBS check to be carried out. If you are successful for a role and it requires a DBS check the Trust will carry out the initial check and subscription to the DBS Update Service, however successful candidates will be expected to cover the associated costs . Details of this will be sent to successful candidates in their offer letter.
Probationary Period
All new staff to the Trust will be subject to a standard 6 month probationary period, the details of which will duly follow in your contract of employment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued and respected and that our organisation is representative of all members of society. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual – we value our employees, job applicants, students, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our values of being Inclusive, Safe, Effective, Compassionate and Trusted.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2
We appreciate you completing the survey.
Agile and Flexible Working
All our staff will have a work base. However the Trust operates as an Agile Working Team therefore staff may be working from home on a regular basis as required by the service. However, occasionally travel around Warwickshire and into your base will be required so access to your own transport would be helpful.
The Trust also welcome staff to work flexibly and we would welcome the conversation at interview regarding flexible working.
Staff Benefits
The Trust offer a wide range of additional benefits to staff. Anyone who joins us on a substantive basis can assess things such as the Lease Car Scheme, Electronics Scheme, Discounted Leisure and Travel, Cycle to work scheme amongst many others available.
Car Parking
The Trust currently have limited availability of car parking spaces, as such are operating a waiting list for new starters joining the organisation.
To keep up to date on our latest recruitment activity follow us on twitter @swftrecruit or look us up on Facebook (Recruitment - South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust).
Visa Sponsorship
The Trust will only consider sponsoring staff for certain roles, however this will be considered on a case by case basis in line with current legislation. As an employer we are unable to offer sponsorship to all roles in particular we cannot offer sponsorship for roles below Band 5.
Job overview
Two vacancies for Band 5 Community Staff Nurse – Placed Based Team 5
Full-time and Flexi time available.
Base: The Orchard Centre PBT-5
Are you looking for a change of scenery?
Would you like to work out in the fresh air and nurse in different environments every day?
If so this is the job for you.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Experienced Registered Nurse to join our dynamic, forward thinking Community Nursing Team.
Our aim is to provide a high standard of evidence based care to housebound patients within their own homes and to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
The successful candidate will have a have a general knowledge of current best practice in Community Nursing.
The Service operates seven days a week and flexible working is required.
The requirements are that you should hold a valid UK driving license and be willing to travel across the Rural North area. A mileage allowance is available.
Main duties of the job
The community staff nurse is a member of the Integrated Health Team, who undertakes professional duties in the client’s homes and clinics to ensure provision of high standard nursing care and health promotion. To work across professional boundaries, providing comprehensive health care that is sensitive to the needs of the local population.
Working for our organisation
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are ‘Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn’t matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2
We appreciate you completing the survey.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Main Functions Act in accordance with current local Warwickshire Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children, and SWFT guidelines/policy to protect vulnerable adults and children. Contribute towards ensuring AHP & Nursing Strategy is implemented across the Integrated Health Team. To undertake the first contact assessment, including planning, implementation, evaluation and reassessments of the care plans. In the absence of the District Nurse, to take responsibility for the day to day management of the nursing workload, delegating the workload appropriately to other team members. To establish priorities of care in accordance with caseload management To take responsibility for updating and developing professional knowledge and skills which relate to clinical practice To act within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures To participate in the development, training and mentorship of pre-registration students and staff as required including induction and preceptorship programmes To provide skilled clinical nursing practices Communication Develop and maintain effective communication networks, with service users, health care professionals and other statutory and voluntary organisations To promote and maintain accurate record keeping in order to conform to NMC policy and Data protection Responsibility for patient care To action referrals appropriately according to risk and need in accordance to the service referral criteria To undertake planned and opportunistic health promotion and education activities with patients and carers Act as a patients advocate where appropriate Policy and Service Development Understanding national policy and guidance and the ability to interpret and implement at service level Responsibility for Human Resources Direct supervision of junior members of staff Act independently on a range of delegated tasks and use own initiative in order to manage own workload within appropriate professional guidelines Participate in the PDR process to identify personal and team development goals Able to organise staff in the absence of the District Nurse (Band 6) reporting to a senior member of staff any anomalies Professional Responsibilities and Freedom to Act Interpret national guidance on NMC guidelines Participate in clinical supervision Maintain clinical and professional competencies in accordance with relevant statutory legislation and guidance relevant to health professionals and their services To participate in mandatory and statutory training requirements and keep a record of all training and other developmental activities Responsibility for Research & Development Ensure standards, protocols and policies are evidence based and applied to practice Keep updated with current clinical issues thus always promoting best practice Use research to inform practice Participate in audits as appropriate General The post holder will be required to have access to independent means of transport for work purposes to travel across SWFT and to other agencies Physical and Mental Effort The post holder will undertake “people moving and handling” on a daily basis. The handling of equipment e.g. hoists, is integral to the post and may be required to be undertaken in confined spaces within patient’s homes. The post holder will be required to operate as a lone worker in accordance with WCH policies and procedures The post holder may come into contact with bodily fluids including urine and faeces and exudate from wounds e.g. blood and pus
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Mentor and Assessing Qualification or similar
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of adult general nursing
- Experience of working in a team environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of current developments in the NHS
Skills
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities
- Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all aspects of the role
- Computer Literate
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Able to work autonomously within the framework of a team
- Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively
- Ability to be an effective communicator
- Excellent role model
Desirable criteria
- Ability to negotiate
- Ability to be self-motivated
Other Job Requirements
Essential criteria
- Must be a non-smoker during working hours
- Must be willing to undertake a DBS to Enhanced / Standard level
- Must be legally entitled to work in this country
- Must be car owner/driver with full current driving licence with independent access to transport for work purposes
- Must be willing to work flexible hours including Bank Holidays and weekends and be able to participate in the cover of the evening service if required
- Must be willing to travel across SWFT
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Teresa Fitzpatrick
- Job title
- Professional Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07377778892
- Additional information
Victoria Holley 07551818039.
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