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The posting itself says it can't offer visa sponsorship. The employer holds a live Home Office sponsor licence, but this role is advertised for people who already have the right to work in the UK.

Salary for this role£32,073 – £39,043 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 2237, Other registered nursing professionals. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

Role description

Job summary

Thinking of a Career in Community Nursing?

Join our Community Nursing Teams and make a real difference by delivering compassionate care to patients in their own homes.

Who Can Apply?

Registered Adult Nurses
Newly Qualified Adult Nurses
Student Adult Nurses qualifying in January 2027

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship. Posts are available from 30 to 37.5 hours per week.

Essential Requirement

Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

What We Offer

Supportive Community Nursing Hubs
Flexible working opportunities
Autonomy in your role
Clinical and managerial supervision
Preceptorship for newly qualified nurses
Career development opportunities
Free parking and mileage reimbursement
No night shifts

The service operates 7 days a week, 08:00 to 22:00. Vacancies are available across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, with location preferences discussed at interview.

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? We would love to hear from you. For further information, contact Amii Ball, Community Service Matron at amii.ball@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Providing clinical care to include management of wounds and leg ulcers, care of patients with a palliative diagnosis, symptom control and care in the last days of life, bowel, continence and catheter care and administration of medication including IVs.
Collaborating with the wider multidisciplinary team.
Supporting patients to remain at home and avoid hospital admission.
Promoting self-care and independence.

It is an essential requirement that you have a car for work use and have a UK driving licence.

If you like what you have read so far then please apply.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

007872

Job locations

Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland

Leicestershire

Leicestesrhire

LE3 8RA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.