Job summaryAre you ready for a new challenge? Could you make a difference?
Are you:
- Interested in developing your nursing career
- Committed to giving the highest standard of patient care
- Compassionate towards patients and their families
- An excellent communicator with the ability to lead and motivate a team
- Highly motivated, energetic and innovative with full UK driving license holder with access to a car
An exciting opportunity has come up for the Night Nursing Service for Band 6 Community Nurse to work across the Richmond area. The service operates from 7am until 7pm . The shifts are from 1900-0700
As a senior community nurse you will assist the Community Team Manager in the management of a designated caseload, ensuring that holistic assessments are undertaken by a competent practitioner within the nursing team.
The Trust is passionate in developing the staff by providing a robust and comprehensive training programme to build your nursing career.
Get your career in the right direction, with the right organisation and at the right time - please come to KRFT and be part of this organisation.
**UK driving licence required.** Access to a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driving licence are essential requirements for this role.Main duties of the jobTo support the Night Nursing Team Manager in the delivery of the locality nursing service in line with the commissioned service specification, standards, activity and outcomes, in the context of multi-disciplinary locality working.
Assisting the Night Nursing Team Manager to provide line management and leadership for the community nursing team, being accountable for the team caseload and the development of a skilled, competent and motivated workforce, able to meet the needs of the patients on the caseload
Take a lead for a specific area of nursing practice, as a delegated responsibility, to ensure that less experienced nurses have access to best practice knowledge and expertise to inform and support their clinical practice.
Deputise in the absence of the Night Nursing Team Manager , and undertake delegated tasks as development opportunities for succession planning.
This will involve working independently
About usDevelopmentand staff wellbeingYour growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
DetailsDate posted13 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£45,953 to £54,254 a year
Per annum incl of HCAS (pro-rata)
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time
Reference number396-779-N-8107766-PB-TA-A
Job locationsTeddington Memorial Hospital
Queens Road
Teddington
TW11 0LP
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Qualified RGN (Registered General Nurse - Adult) with current registration with NMC - Part1 and Relevant post registration study at diploma/degree level and relevant CPD e.g. palliative care, tissue viability
Desirable- Nurse Prescriber V150 (willing to undertake) and Mentorship Preceptorship or equivalent ( (willing to undertake)
- Specialist Practice Teacher/ Teaching Qualification
KnowledgeEssential- Understanding of the impact of mental health conditions, including dementia and depression, on the management of medical and long-term conditions, together with knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control standards, including the principles of risk assessment and risk management.
Desirable- Understanding of both the Health and Social Care agenda
SkillsEssential- Ability to manage the day to day running of the team, use initiative and delegate tasks to appropriately trained staff
- Ability to lead by example, demonstrating consistent and fair clinical and managerial leadership while working effectively under pressure, balancing multiple priorities, and meeting deadlines.
- Core clinical skills medicines management including IV, venepuncture, continence, chronic disease management, palliative care, wound management
PersonalEssential- Ability to travel to multiple sites; car driver
ExperienceEssential- Experience in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating patients in their own homes
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, with the ability to solve problems and provide support to colleagues.
Desirable- Experience of managing resources within budget and undertaking audit and evaluation to support service improvement.
Person Specification
QualificationsEssential- Qualified RGN (Registered General Nurse - Adult) with current registration with NMC - Part1 and Relevant post registration study at diploma/degree level and relevant CPD e.g. palliative care, tissue viability
Desirable- Nurse Prescriber V150 (willing to undertake) and Mentorship Preceptorship or equivalent ( (willing to undertake)
- Specialist Practice Teacher/ Teaching Qualification
KnowledgeEssential- Understanding of the impact of mental health conditions, including dementia and depression, on the management of medical and long-term conditions, together with knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control standards, including the principles of risk assessment and risk management.
Desirable- Understanding of both the Health and Social Care agenda
SkillsEssential- Ability to manage the day to day running of the team, use initiative and delegate tasks to appropriately trained staff
- Ability to lead by example, demonstrating consistent and fair clinical and managerial leadership while working effectively under pressure, balancing multiple priorities, and meeting deadlines.
- Core clinical skills medicines management including IV, venepuncture, continence, chronic disease management, palliative care, wound management
PersonalEssential- Ability to travel to multiple sites; car driver
ExperienceEssential- Experience in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating patients in their own homes
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, with the ability to solve problems and provide support to colleagues.
Desirable- Experience of managing resources within budget and undertaking audit and evaluation to support service improvement.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameKingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
AddressTeddington Memorial Hospital
Queens Road
Teddington
TW11 0LP
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameKingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
AddressTeddington Memorial Hospital
Queens Road
Teddington
TW11 0LP
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Service Manager
Claire Moloney
claire.moloney1@nhs.net
07392288951
DetailsDate posted13 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£45,953 to £54,254 a year
Per annum incl of HCAS (pro-rata)
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time
Reference number396-779-N-8107766-PB-TA-A
Job locationsTeddington Memorial Hospital
Queens Road
Teddington
TW11 0LP
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeKingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
