Band 5 Community Registered Nurse (RGN)
Location: Chichester, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Worthing, Shoreham, Steyning & Arundel areas
Job Type: Agency Work
Employer: Cromwell Medical Staffing
Working Hours: Flexible Shifts (Days)
Contract: Ongoing Agency Opportunities
Job Description
Cromwell Medical Staffing is currently recruiting experienced Band 5 Community Registered Nurses (RGNs) to support a Community Nursing Team across the West Sussex areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for compassionate and skilled community nurses who enjoy delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within patients' homes and community settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients within their own homes and community settings.
- Perform male, female, and suprapubic catheterisation safely and competently.
- Manage blocked urethral and suprapubic catheters in accordance with local policies.
- Administer insulin to patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
- Apply and manage compression bandaging for patients with lower limb conditions.
- Manage PleurX and Rocket drains safely and effectively.
- Undertake phlebotomy procedures.
- Set up and manage syringe drivers for patients requiring continuous medication administration.
- Carry out comprehensive wound assessments and wound care using evidence-based practice.
- Verify Expected Death (VoED) where appropriately trained and competent.
Essential Requirements
- Current NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) registration.
- Minimum 6 months NHS Community Nursing experience.
- Demonstrable competency in:
- Male, female, and suprapubic catheterisation.
- Blocked catheter management.
- Insulin administration (Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes).
- Compression bandaging.
- Wound assessment and wound care.
- Phlebotomy.
- Syringe driver set-up.
- PleurX/Rocket drain management.
- Verification of Expected Death (VoED) (where trained).
- Sound knowledge of adult safeguarding within community settings.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred for community visits).
Desirable Skills
- Previous experience working within NHS Community Nursing or District Nursing teams.
- Experience using electronic community patient record systems (e.g., SystmOne, RiO).
- IV therapy competency.
- Tissue viability or leg ulcer management experience.
Benefits
- Competitive agency pay rates.
- Flexible working patterns to suit your availability.
- Opportunities for ongoing community placements.
- Dedicated recruitment consultant with ongoing support.
How to Apply
If you're an experienced Band 5 Community Registered Nurse (RGN) looking for flexible agency work across West Sussex, click Apply Now or contact [email protected] for more information.
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Pay: £23.50-£33.50 per hour
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Work Location: In person
