Community Staff Nurse
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Shefford, SG18 8DJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 November 2026
11 days leftJob description
We are seeking a motivated, dynamic, and passionate Band 5 Community Nurse to work within our Mid Bedfordshire Primary Home Care Team, the team delive...
If you want a career which brings a new challenge every day, gives you the opportunity to test your ability to think quickly, solve problems, assess and treat patients within the place they call home, then Community Nursing could be the team for you.
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. Newly qualified nurses who are passionate about a career in the community are welcome to apply.
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 7.5 hour shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00.
This is a Fulltime (37.5) permanent post.
We would kindly request that you do not use AI to complete your application form.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:
Sarah O'Hare Primary Care at Home Nurse Manager 07773053918
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
Essential: - Registered General Nurse; - Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of post-basic professional development
- Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field
- Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or ocommitment to undertake
- Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience
Physical/Mental/Emotional Support
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
Expereience
Essential
- Evidence of and commitment to multi- oprofessional working.
- Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care
- Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
Desirable
- Be familiar with SystmOne in order to use the single assessment documentation in achieving person centred care.
- Be a proactive nurse with a strong desire to lead on the delivery of quality, holistic care
Knowledge
Essential
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- 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
Desirable: - oDemonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health care.
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
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
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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