Job Description

To contribute to excellent patient care within the community environment by undertaking delegated clinical tasks. To work as part of the Urgent Community Response and Virtual ward Team Out of Hours Community by undertaking a range of nursing interventions following the completion of the appropriate training and assessment of the post holders competence.
Main duties of the job
To deliver high quality care to patients in a community setting ensuring that effective communication is utilised at each intervention. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide appropriate care interventions to patient's in a community setting. To work independently to deliver care interventions to promote a patient's independence as identified by the qualified nurse or community therapist to ensure that a patient's maximum rehabilitation outcomes are achieved To utilise electronic health care records to ensure that written documentation reflects each episode of the patient's care. To deliver clinical interventions to patient's in a community setting. These will include catheter care, administration of insulin, oral care, and enablement and personal care. This is not an exhaustive list. Deliver care to patients and their families in a crisis situation to enable them to remain in a community setting. Support and care for patient's that are suffering from a palliative condition or are nearing the End of their life by demonstrating effective communication and listening skills. The post holder must ensure that they escalate any concerns to the qualified senior nurse.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
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Details
Date posted
30 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9165-25-10-048
Job locations
Woodside Building
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2TY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of providing care in the community
• Experience of following individualised care plans for patients
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrates personal and professional maturity
• Demonstrates responsibility and an awareness of service user needs

knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of community nursing, primary and social care
• Demonstrates an awareness of policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
• Understanding of community and multi-disciplinary working and inter-professional relationships

Desirable

• Knowledge of recent developments in Health and social Care

Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ level III or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• To have completed OSCEs or willingness to undertake OSCEs for various clinical skills
• Experience of working in a health care environment

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of providing care in the community
• Experience of following individualised care plans for patients
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrates personal and professional maturity
• Demonstrates responsibility and an awareness of service user needs

knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of community nursing, primary and social care
• Demonstrates an awareness of policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
• Understanding of community and multi-disciplinary working and inter-professional relationships

Desirable

• Knowledge of recent developments in Health and social Care

Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ level III or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• To have completed OSCEs or willingness to undertake OSCEs for various clinical skills
• Experience of working in a health care environment

Skills Required