Community Nurse Band 5

An opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse to join the community health team based in Haverhill, Suffolk on a fixed term basis.

The team aim to provide a holistic nursing service for the residents of Haverhill and the surrounding area. Patients are seen in their own homes and input is also provided into the residential homes within our area. The workload is varied and includes provision of palliative care as well as meeting other nursing needs. The team works closely with the therapy team and specialist nurses within the organisation and other external agencies such as the GP`s, social workers and care agencies. They also have good links with other local services such as the hospice.

This role is for a fixed term of 6 months

Essential skills

RGN Qualification

Current NMC Registration.

Extensive post registration experience

Enthusiastic and well motivated

Able to work across sites

Car driver

*** Please complete the attached covering letter to accompany your CV. Please answer under the relevant headings provided indicating how you feel you are equipped for the role advertised. ***