Job summary
- Main area
- Community Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent: Bank also available
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 825-7735810-OPS
- Employer
- Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Gateway
- Town
- Craven Arms
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Community Staff Nurse & Bank Nurse- South West Shropshire
NHS AfC: Band 5
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust believes in fairness, equity and above all, values diversity in all aspects of its work, as a provider of health services and as an employer of people. We provide visa sponsorship to applicants who require this in order to have the right to work in the UK, providing that the role you have been offered meets the requirements set by the Home Office.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa (such as data analysts, IT and finance professionals, etc) will need to meet the salary threshold of £41,700. For a limited number of clinical posts (listed here), applications to the Health and Care Visa route will need to meet the national pay scale for their role or the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 (whichever is higher). We advise that you check that the role you wish to apply for meets the requirement for sponsorship before applying.
Further guidance on eligible roles can be found here.
Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has opened for a passionate and dedicated Band 5 Community Nurse to join our dynamic Community Nursing Team serving the beautiful rural locality of South West Shropshire. We are also looking to expand out Community Nurse Bank provision. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact by delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care to patients in their own homes and local communities.
Working amidst rolling countryside, close‑knit villages, and a strong sense of local identity, you’ll play a vital role in providing planned nursing care that supports independence, promotes wellbeing, and enhances quality of life. Every day brings variety, autonomy, and the privilege of building genuine therapeutic relationships with the people you serve.
We’re seeking a caring, motivated, and forward‑thinking nurses who thrives in a collaborative environment. You’ll be part of an experienced interdisciplinary team committed to innovation, excellent standards of care, and supporting each other to deliver the very best for our patients.
If you’re enthusiastic about community-based nursing, eager to develop your clinical skills, and excited by the idea of working in a rural setting where your contribution truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early submission is strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Community Nurse in the beautiful rural locality of South West Shropshire, you’ll deliver compassionate, high‑quality care to people in their own homes, bringing autonomy, variety, and real purpose to your day.
What You’ll Be Doing
Delivering holistic nursing care that helps patients stay at home, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and achieve safe, timely discharge
Working as an autonomous practitioner across a diverse and rewarding caseload, providing key clinical interventions.
Working Pattern
Contributing to a 7‑day service, 8am–6pm
Flexible working options available
Working for our organisation
Joining Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust means becoming part of a warm, forward‑thinking organisation at the heart of community care. We deliver high‑quality services for adults and children across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin—from district nursing and health visiting to specialist community care and the running of four community hospitals. Our teams are compassionate, skilled and committed to making a real difference every day.
We work closely with patients, carers and the public to shape and improve our services. Through initiatives like Have Your Say, we listen, learn and continually evolve to ensure our care remains responsive, inclusive and community‑focused.
As an employer, we’re proud to offer a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. Whether you’re beginning your career or looking to grow, you’ll find opportunities to develop and make a meaningful impact.
We also recognise the importance of balance. Our commitment to staff wellbeing and flexible working helps ensure a fulfilling professional life alongside a healthy home life.
If you’re passionate about community care and want to join a team that genuinely cares about its patients, communities and people, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is a rewarding place to build your career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RGN
- NMC Registered
- Ability to demonstrate a level of English language and grammar commensurate with writing in service user case notes
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration general experience
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary / multi agency health/social care environment.
- Experience and knowledge of basic administration systems including Microsoft office
- Experience of successful partnership working arrangements with other services
- Previous community experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- IT skills or willingness to undertake RIO Training
- Up to date with Mandatory Training
- Uses evidence based practice
- Works within own defined competencies
- Awareness of changing healthcare factors influencing change Demonstrates tact and diplomacy
- Well refined communication (verbal and written), interpersonal skills – ability to gain rapport at all levels
- Engaging and empowering approach that seeks to work with others and deliver outcomes in a successful and well informed manner
Other
Essential criteria
- Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Natasha Carthy
- Job title
- Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01588 676 323
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