The closing date is 30 November 2025
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Job summary
Make a Real Difference as a Band 6 Community Nurse in Tunbridge Wells!
Are you an experienced nurse looking for a rewarding role where you can truly impact patients’ lives and empower them to thrive in their own homes?
We’re seeking passionate and skilled Band 6 Community Nurses to join our dynamic teams at Abbey Court in Tunbridge Wells.
Our service operates 7 days a week from 8 am – 6 pm. These extended working hours allows more flexible working for anyone looking for more flexible hours. Weekend working is generally on a 1:4 ratio with dedicated days off during the week to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
There are two teams supporting patients registered with GP practices working in Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas supporting the Tunbridge Wells Primary Care network.Each team has two senior nurses who to take responsibility for a defined geographical area, who provide clinical leadership to their Band5, Band 4 and Band 3 staff. The team work together to manage caseload patients delivering a high-quality service.
Main duties of the job
We’re looking for experienced and dedicated nurses with relevant clinical skills and who is ready to embrace the unique challenges and rewards of community nursing.
Candidates wanting to move to a community setting with advanced clinical skills or expertise will be considered. KCHFT is keen to support development and therefore, candidates without the specialist District Nurse qualification or having a recognised advanced clinical skills/module will be considered for trainee posts.
Using the named nurse model, we want to allow nurses to spend more time with patients, promoting self-management where possible, and improving patient lives.
You’ll need to have a full UK driving licence and drive your own car, but don’t worry – you can claim mileage costs and access the NHS car lease provision after your probationary period.
Together we can empower you to really make a difference to patients’ lives. The very different world we are living in at the moment has given us the opportunity to rethink how we provide our services here at KCHFT.
KCHFT is keen to support development and therefore, candidates without the specialist District Nurse qualification or having a recognised advanced clinical skills/module will be considered for trainee posts. If you’re interested in moving to a community setting, please still apply or get in touch as we are happy to support you into achieving your SPDN qualification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health care professional (NMC registration).
- Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6.
- Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples specialist practitioner district nursing, non-medical prescribing; mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise).
Desirable
- PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education.
- Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study.
- Working towards Master level study.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in area of practice.
- Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads.
- Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience.
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing teams.
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ RIO).
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services.
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post.
- Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation.
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups.
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
- Ability to manage and lead change.
- Valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner.
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).