Your World Healthcare
Community Nurse
Community Nurse at Your World Healthcare, based in Hawick (Scottish Borders). This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Hawick (Scottish Borders)
- Closing date
- Sector
- Nurse
Reference uk/professions/nursing/community-nurse
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Your World supports Community Nurses across the UK with access to locum and permanent roles in NHS and private settings. Our specialist nursing team supports Community Nurses looking for locum and permanent roles across home-based care, community clinics, school nursing and district nursing settings.
What does a Community Nurse do?
Community Nurses deliver high-quality clinical care in patients’ homes, residential settings, GP practices and community clinics. Unlike hospital-based roles, Community Nurses often work with greater autonomy, managing caseloads that can include wound care, medication administration, long-term condition management and discharge support.
Community Nurse salary and pay rates in England
Community Nurse salaries in England are usually aligned to NHS Agenda for Change pay bands, although actual earnings can vary by setting, location, experience and whether the role is permanent or locum.
| NHS Banding | Experience Level | 2026/27 Annual Salary (April 2026+) |
| Band 5 | 1 - 4+ years | £31,235 - £37,500 |
| Band 6 | 1 - 5+ years | £38,400 - £46,500 |
| Band 7 | 5+ years | £55,000 |
Locum Community Nursing pay rates can vary significantly depending on the trust, shift pattern, demand and location.
Locum Community Nursing Opportunities
For those seeking flexibility and enhanced earning potential, locum community nursing offers the ability to choose shifts that align with your personal schedule. We provide a consistent stream of locum Community Nurse jobs across various UK trusts, ensuring you have access to the best hourly rates and diverse clinical environments.
Types of Community Nursing jobs
Community nursing encompasses a variety of pathways, each requiring specific clinical competencies and patient interaction styles.
- District Nursing jobs: Supporting patients with complex care needs at home, including wound care, catheter care, palliative support and post-operative recovery.
- School Nursing jobs: Promoting child health, delivering public health support and safeguarding children and young people in educational settings.
- Community Mental Health Nursing jobs: Providing psychiatric assessment, crisis support and ongoing care within community environments.
- General Community Nursing jobs: Delivering essential nursing interventions such as insulin administration, chronic disease support and pressure ulcer prevention.
Where Community Nurses work
Community Nursing roles can vary depending on the care setting, patient needs, and level of autonomy required.
Community Settings: Includes patient homes, GP surgeries, and community hubs, where the focus is on long-term health maintenance and independence.
Hospital-to-Home (Acute Outreach): Bridging the gap between the ward and the home, ensuring patients are safely discharged and supported during the initial recovery phase.
Requirements for Community Nursing jobs
- Active NMC registration
- Relevant nursing experience
- Community or district experience where required
- SPQ for some higher-band district roles
- Right to Work/compliance requirements where relevant
For more information on maintaining your registration, visit the NMC official website. If you are looking to explore broader opportunities within the sector, visit our Allied Health Professions hub.
Why choose Your World for Community Nursing jobs
Choosing Your World Nursing means partnering with a recruitment team that understands the logistical and clinical challenges of community care. We offer:
Dedicated Consultants: Experts in nursing recruitment who understand your specific local geography.
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Reference: uk/professions/nursing/community-nurse · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 29 Nov 2026 · Listed via Your World Healthcare
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