Community Staff Nurse
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Milton Rd, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6AT
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
Band 5 Community Nurse, part time post available We are seeking motivated, dynamic, and passionate Band 5 Community Nurses to work within our North Be...
You will have the opportunity to be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long-term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery and staff wellbeing.
We offer excellent development opportunities and training directed towards your needs/goals.
Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important.
You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:
Helena Miller, Team Leader on 07435 734671
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
Desirable
- Evidence of post-basic professional development
- Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or commitment to undertake
- Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Work within clearly defined clinical and professional policies
- Ability to work independently seeking appropriate support and advice as necessary
- Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
- Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care
- Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
- Minimum of one year post registration experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
- Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency in English language
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health care
Pysical/mental and emotional effort
Essential
- Ability to mobilise and stands for most of shift; and kneels and crouches to deliver clinical care e.g. dress wounds.
- Ability to concentrate on providing clinical care such as drug calculations, carrying out tests and managing interruptions and unpredictable patient/client /carer behavior
- Occasional distressing or emotional circumstances such as imparting unwelcome news, care of terminally ill or safeguarding issues
- Post holder could work in occasional unpleasant conditions during home visits and could come across unpleasant body odours, dust, noise/ Body fluid or even verbal aggressions
Other
Essential
- Current UK driving license and access to a car
- Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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