Clinical

Community Nurse Band 6

Posted Thursday 12th November 2026

Apply by Friday 11th December 2026

Hours: 30 hours per week on a variable rota 
Salary: Band 6 - Salary dependant on experience

Are you a passionate and experienced nurse who wants to make a real difference to the lives of patients and their families?

At The Hospice of St Francis, we believe everyone deserves to live well, with dignity, comfort and the best possible quality of life. We're looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated Community Nurse to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to use your clinical expertise to provide outstanding palliative and end-of-life care, helping people to remain comfortable and supported in the place they call home.

What will you be doing?

Every day will bring the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. You will:

  • Provide expert nursing assessment, care planning and symptom management for patients living with life-limiting conditions.

  • Deliver compassionate, person-centred care in patients' own homes, at the Spring Centre and in other community settings.

  • Offer emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, helping them navigate challenging times.

  • Empower patients and families through advice, guidance and support with future planning.

  • Work closely with GPs, hospital teams and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless, joined-up care.

  • Respond confidently to changing patient needs and clinical situations, using your initiative and professional judgement.

  • Support colleagues, students and junior team members, sharing your knowledge and experience.

You'll work both independently and as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to develop your expertise and contribute to the continued improvement of our services.

Apply by Friday 11th December 2026

For an informal discussion, or to find out more please contact Hannah Smith (Community Team Lead) on 01442 869550.  To contact HR please email recruitment@stfrancis.org.uk

This list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required by the Manager. This Job Description can be amended by agreement with the Post Holder and Manager

Please note: Applicant shortlisting will take place as and when suitable individuals apply. As such, we strongly encourage early applications. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email, so please check your email regularly. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful.

This role will require an enhanced DBS check. 

What we're about

What our people say...

What our people say...

“My impressions of the hospice, were that I couldn't believe how calm and lovely every person was. From walking through the door I could tell how much every person cared about what they were doing."

<h2><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></h2>

Staff Benefits

Whilst working for The Hospice of St Francis employees are entitled to a range of benefits

<h2><strong>Over 40 years of care</strong></h2>

Over 40 years of care

We have a rich, diverse history, which began back in 1979 with our founder, Pam Macpherson. We've been making a difference ever since.

<h2><strong>A Place To Thrive</strong></h2>

A Place To Thrive

At The Hospice of St Francis we are not all the same and that is our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we have experienced and how we think.