Community Staff Nurse

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Job Reference HCRGCG/TP/116242/21077

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Salary: £32,073 Weekly contracted hours: 37.5 Location: Dartford Closing Date: 08/11/2026 Job Category: HCRG - Nursing and Midwifery Registered Service type: HCRG - Community Services P1 Business Unit: HCRG - North Kent

Job Introduction

As a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse, you will join our valued Dartford Model PCN Team in Dartford, North Kent. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver care where it matters most, within patients’ homes and local communities. You will support patients with a wide range of health needs, helping them to remain independent and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. This is a varied and autonomous role where you will build strong relationships with patients and carers while developing your clinical skills in a community setting. Whether you are newly qualified or have previous experience, you will be supported to grow and develop within a friendly and collaborative team environment.

Package Description

You will be joining a welcoming and supportive community nursing team who are passionate about delivering high quality, patient centered care. The service encourages autonomy while ensuring you feel fully supported, making it an excellent environment for nurses looking to develop their community career. As part of HCRG Care Group, you will receive:

• NHS Agenda for Change Band 5 salary with an NHS pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions, plus a 5% high cost area allowance
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you discounts on everyday purchases, plus cashback and voucher offers for treats and essentials
• Access to your wages as you earn them, helping cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high-interest borrowing
• Online and in-person wellbeing support, including mental health services, activity challenges, financial wellbeing tools, coaching and counselling
• Access to e-learning, bespoke career pathways and professional development opportunities through our ‘Outstanding’ Learning Enterprise team
• An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to contribute ideas, backed by ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organization where the majority of our rated services hold ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ ratings from the Care Quality Commission

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. The service operates 7 days a week between 8am and 8pm, so flexibility is required.

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will deliver high quality nursing care to patients in their own homes and community settings. You will work both independently and alongside the wider multidisciplinary team to assess, plan and deliver care that meets the needs of each individual. You will support patients with a range of acute and long-term conditions, promoting independence and preventing avoidable hospital admissions. This is an opportunity to develop your clinical skills while working in a more personal, patient-focused environment. You will also play an important role in communicating with families, carers and partner agencies, ensuring coordinated and effective care delivery. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering safe, effective and compassionate nursing care in the community
• Assessing patient needs and contributing to care planning
• Monitoring patient progress and escalating concerns where appropriate
• Supporting patients and carers with information and advice
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and external partners
• Maintaining accurate and up to date clinical records
• Contributing to service improvement and quality care delivery

Person Specification

Essential

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC pin (Adult)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage your workload
• A caring and patient-focused approach
• Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office
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