Community Staff Nurse | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 December 2025 |
| Location: | Heathfield, TN21 0XG |
| Company: | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7615422/150-MT2234-CC |
Summary
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our workforce in the busy Heathfield/Uckfield Community Nursing PCN Team. Our community nurses benefit from having continual opportunities to develop an excellent skillset and become autonomous practitioners whilst working as part of a team delivering high quality, holistic care to patients in their own homes.
The service runs an 8am-8pm service, including weekend and bank holiday working
Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are an innovative service development involving community nursing. The ambition is to integrate multidisciplinary professionals so health and social care can be delivered seamlessly to those who need it. Due to this, community nursing offers a dynamic nursing environment which enables nurses to become confident, skilled practitioners.
o Holistic assessment and care planning for patients in their own homes.
o Individualised treatment and the promotion of self-care.
o Admission avoidance and enabling patients to remain at home where possible
o Cross service collaboration and referral to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team.
o Development of extensive nursing skills with excellent training opportunities
o Professional development as required to maintain area of practice, as negotiated in supervision.
o An awareness of health, safety and security risks
o Engagement in service provision and change.
o Acts as a practice supervisor for staff and students.
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?
• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Successful applicants will have a recognised NMC qualification in Adult Nursing, a UK driving license and a car. Prior experience in a community setting is desirable, although a full induction and training will be provided. We are also able to support newly qualified nurses.
In return we can offer you:
• Supportive learning environment
• Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development
• Commitment to and support for your wellbeing
• NHS Pension Scheme
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details regarding this role.
This advert closes on Sunday 30 Nov 2025