District community nurse

As a Band 5 District Community Nurse, you will be providing high-quality nursing care to patients within the community. Key responsibilities will include: Completing patient assessments and developing individualised…

Pay rate £20 – £32/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 30 September 2026

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About this job

As a Band 5 District Community Nurse, you will be providing high-quality nursing care to patients within the community.

Key responsibilities will include:

Completing patient assessments and developing individualised care plans
Delivering and evaluating nursing care and treatment plans
Administering medication
Wound care and dressing management
Continence care
Supporting patients with long-term conditions
Promoting independence and self-care
Managing and prioritising a community caseload
Working closely with GPs, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals
Maintaining accurate clinical records
Supporting safe and effective discharge and ongoing community care
Working in line with clinical governance and evidence-based practice
What We’re Looking For We are looking for experienced Band 5 Community Nurses who are confident working independently within a community setting.
You should have:

Active NMC registration
Previous District or Community Nursing experience
Strong assessment and care-planning skills
Experience managing your own caseload
Good communication and MDT working skills
Ability to work autonomously in the community
Why This Role? This is ideal for nurses who want more certainty from agency work rather than waiting for individual ad-hoc shifts.
You can benefit from:

Ongoing work
Block bookings in advance
Regular long days
Monday to Sunday availability
Flexible shift patterns
Opportunity to build a consistent working pattern
Competitive enhanced weekend and Bank Holiday rates
Interested? If you are a Band 5 Community Nurse looking for ongoing agency work and would like to secure shifts in advance, please get in touch

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