Midwives

£38,586

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2022 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

37 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2022 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

0.3%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Registered community nurses

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2232

Registered community nurses provide general nursing care for the sick, injured and others in need of care, and assist medical doctors with their tasks in settings outside of acute hospitals, such as clinics, health centres or visits to patients’ homes.

Common tasks include:

plans, manages, provides and evaluates nursing care services within a community care setting
provides basic care and monitors patients' general health such as blood pressure or body temperature
administers drugs and medicines, applies surgical dressings and gives other forms of treatment
assists medical doctors in conducting examinations and other medical procedures
manages own case load
plays an educational role for patients and families, helping to develop rehabilitation routines and advising on how to care for their condition in everyday life, disease prevention and nutrition

Qualifications

Qualification as a nurse is via a diploma or degree course, both of which are provided by universities, or through an apprenticeship. Courses comprise both theoretical and practical work, including placements in hospital and community settings. Full time diploma courses last three years; degree courses last three or four years. Accelerated programmes are available to graduates with a health-related degree. Post-registration training is available to become a specialist practitioner in community nursing.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Registered community nurses

Regional employment: Registered community nurses

Future employment: Registered community nurses

Top 12 industries: Registered community nurses

Alternative & related job titles: Registered community nurses

Community care nurse District nurse Health visitor Practice nurse

Equality focus: Registered community nurses

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