Community Staff Nurse - Band 5
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a passionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join the Neighbourhood Nursing Service in Barnsley. You will deliver a wide range of nursing care to housebound patients, including wound management, chronic disease management, and palliative care. The position involves working under the supervision of a District Nurse, making effective clinical decisions, and maintaining high-quality nursing care in the community. You will work both independently and as part of an integrated care team, requiring flexibility and good communication skills.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake duties under the supervision of the District Nurse.
- Deliver evidence-based planned care in home and community settings.
- Be accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
- Work in an integrated and partnership way with various health and social care sectors.
- Act as the named nurse, including first and continuing assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluation of care.
- Participate in the planning and delivery of packages of care, liaising with other health professionals.
Essential criteria
- Understanding of government legislation/ documentation affecting NHS and primary care.
- Evidence of health promotion skills.
- Demonstrate Innovative Practice.
- Demonstrate Motivational Interviewing Skills.
- Excellent Communication Skills.
- Teaching Skills.
- Health Education/Promotion Skills.
- Time Management.
- Relevant Clinical and Assessment Skills.
- Registered Adult Nurse.
- Evidence of meeting revalidation requirements.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Evidence of motivation and enthusiasm.
- Ability to work on own Initiative.
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
Desirable criteria
- V150 nurse prescribing qualification.
- Evidence of skills in:
- Male catheterisation;
- Venepuncture;
- Syringe driver;
- Ear syringing.
- Community Nursing experience.
- Evidence of teaching skills.
- Evidence of IT skills.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 3d ago · Closes in 12d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
Full and Part time positions are available
Do you have the
commitment & drive to make a difference? Can you think on your feet? Make effective clinical
decisions? Community
Nursing could be the career for you.
Whether you are an
experienced registered nurse or newly qualified, community nursing offers you
the opportunity to learn, develop & progress.
We
are looking for passionate, enthusiastic & motivated Registered Nurses to
join our innovative Neighbourhood Nursing Service throughout the Barnsley area.
The
service is responsible for delivering a wide range of nursing care to
housebound patients, which includes wound management, chronic disease
management, promotion of self-care, terminal/palliative care & the
administration of IV anti-biotics for admission avoidance.
Successful
candidates will maintain high
quality effective nursing care in the community as part of the wider integrated
care team.
The
team is committed to personal development, training & wellbeing.
Visa Sponsorship under the Health and Care Worker visa route can only be considered
if the prorated salary meets the minimum threshold of £25,000, as required by
the UK Visas and Immigration. This is
correct at the time of posting, but subject to change in line with the guidance
from the Home Office.
Main duties of the job
As
a Neighbourhood Staff Nurse you will supp
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