Community Nurse – Band 5

  • South East of England
  • £25.00-£32.00
  • Locum/Temporary
  • Band 5

Ref - JSSussexCN

Posted December 9, 2025

Job Title: Community Nurse – Community Services (Multiple Locations)
Specialty: Community Nursing
Band / Grade: Band 5
Location: Various locations across West Sussex (see sites below)

Salary:

Weekday: £25 per hour
Saturday & Nights: £27 per hour
Sunday: £32 per hour

Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Nurse to work within Community Services across multiple sites in West Sussex. This locum position is based in a community setting, delivering care in patients’ homes and clinics, with proposed working hours of 08:00–18:00 or 08:00–20:00.

Community nursing teams deliver care in patients’ homes and clinics, supporting independence and helping to prevent hospital admissions.

Duties include:

Holistic patient assessment
Wound assessment and management
Pressure area care
Venepuncture
Insulin administration
Subcutaneous injections
Catheter care (male and female)

Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible, you must have previous community nursing experience, a valid NMC pin, NHS Smartcard, and your own vehicle with business insurance.

Service Locations:

Crowborough
Uckfield Community Hospital
Lewes Victoria Hospital
Crawley Hospital
Horsham Hospital
Haywards Heath
Littlehampton
Bognor War Memorial Hospital
Arundel Hospital
Worthing
Chichester

Why work with Athona?
We are one of the UK’s leading on-framework healthcare recruitment agencies. With over 20 years of experience, we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality, supportive recruitment experience. Our expert consultants are always on hand to guide you through the process.

What We Offer:
• Industry-leading in-house revalidation and appraisal support team
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to exclusive NHS roles through our preferred supplier status
• A dedicated consultant offering tailored support
• A generous referral scheme

Interested in applying?
If this role suits your skills and experience, apply today and our team will contact you to discuss the details.

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