Job summary

Are you looking to make a real difference to patients whilst developing your career providing NHS care?

We are recruiting band 5 nurses to join our community nursing teams in East Surrey, based in Redhill and Oxted . You will provide nursing care for a wide range of conditions to people in their own home and residential settings, and you will be supported by the Clinical Lead, your line manager and team to fulfil your role.

The District Nursing teams provide a service between 8am and 6pm, which incorporates the core day shift and a late shift. We have full or part time hours available.

We are looking for caring and compassionate nurses who are keen to develop their career in the community. In return we are committed to supporting you in your continued professional development.

AI: We recognise that tools like AI are becoming part of everyday life and you may choose to use them when preparing your application. We understand, as long as what you submit reflects your own experience, skills and voice. AI can be helpful for structuring or refining your answers, but it should not replace your own examples or create content that isnt based on your real experience. Our recruitment process is designed to get to know you, and we will explore your examples further at interview, so its important your application genuinely represents what you bring.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised care for patients under the direction of a Clinical Team Lead and District Nurse.

You will work in close collaboration with health and social care professionals within the Neighbourhood to prevent your patients being admitted to hospital.

You will provide advice and support to junior staff and students in the delivery of effective, high quality care.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that you are able to drive, have a car suitable for business purposes and a valid driving license.

If you are interested in joining us, we look forward to hearing from you.

Skilled Worker Sponsorship: Please note that sponsorship is not available for all vacancies. Decisions regarding sponsorship will be based on organisational capacity, available sponsorship allocations, funding arrangements and immigration requirements. Where sponsorship cannot be provided for a vacancy, applicants who require sponsorship to undertake the role may not be shortlisted.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for all vacancies. Decisions regarding sponsorship will be based on organisational capacity, available sponsorship allocations, funding arrangements and immigration requirements. Where sponsorship cannot be provided for a vacancy, applicants who require sponsorship to undertake the role may not be shortlisted.

About us

First Community is a staff-owned social enterprise, rated Good by the CQC, providing NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for people who share our values: First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.

Recognised as one of the country's leading community healthcare employers in the 2025 NHS Staff Survey, First Community offers a supportive workplace where everyone has a voice and opportunities to develop their full potential.

We offer: NHS terms and conditions, excellent training and development, flexible working, NHS pension, flexible retirement options, and a range of employee benefits.

If you need flexibility, please talk to us when you apply or at interview. We will consider all requests carefully and accommodate them where possible, depending on the role.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities. We are committed to fair recruitment, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.

Sustainability is central to our work as we support the NHS Net Zero ambition.

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