NHS
Community Nurse
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Job Description
- Req#: C9395-25-0550?language=en&page=367&sort=publicationDateDesc
- The role encompasses treatment, advice and teaching within the professional competence of the post holder and applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to the provision of high quality evidence based care. The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse (Part 1) and will work as a member of the integrated community health care team, working within and across professional and organisational boundaries. Liaising with GPs, other professionals and statutory and voluntary agencies he/she will deliver individualised care to patients under the supervision of the District Nurse.Essential criteria for this post include:oThe ability to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary Primary Health Care Team, oAbility to demonstrate knowledge of key issues in Primary Care ServicesoExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Car driver essential - Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Current NMC R/N or any other 1st level Nursing,RN12 Adult qualification
- Evidence of the post- registration education and training
- Mentor qualification
- Relevant post registration course e.g. Wound management, diabetes, leg ulcer care, continence care and assessment
- Nurse Prescriber (V150)
- Experience of working with professionals from other disciplines necessary
- Experience of working as a member of a team but also able to work autonomously
- Experience of providing packages of care, which involve other agencies
- Reflective Practitioner
- 1 year post registration experience
- Community Nursing Experience
- Experience of teaching and assessing students and other members of staff
- Experience of acting up in the absence of team leader in caseload and team management
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- The content and application in practice of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Able to initiate patient assessment and care planning with the support of a senior colleague
- Able to work with patients and carers as partners in care
- Understanding of Primary/Integrated Care.
- Leadership and Management development potential.
- IT literate e.g. Word processing, internet and e-mail use.
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Able to move and handle patients in accordance with Organisation Manual handling policy and with sufficient mobility for a community role
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Able to provide evidence based care that is responsive to patient need
- Able to use own initiative and make decisions
- Experience of coping with change.
- Able to prioritise own work and that of the nursing team.
- Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Team player
- Applicant will need to be car driver with valid UK Licence (this criteria will be reasonable adjusted to meet the requirements of a disabled applicant) and have access to a car for work purposes
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Current NMC R/N or any other 1st level Nursing,RN12 Adult qualification
- Evidence of the post- registration education and training
- Mentor qualification
- Relevant post registration course e.g. Wound management, diabetes, leg ulcer care, continence care and assessment
- Nurse Prescriber (V150)
- Experience of working with professionals from other disciplines necessary
- Experience of working as a member of a team but also able to work autonomously
- Experience of providing packages of care, which involve other agencies
- Reflective Practitioner
- 1 year post registration experience
- Community Nursing Experience
- Experience of teaching and assessing students and other members of staff
- Experience of acting up in the absence of team leader in caseload and team management
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- The content and application in practice of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Able to initiate patient assessment and care planning with the support of a senior colleague
- Able to work with patients and carers as partners in care
- Understanding of Primary/Integrated Care.
- Leadership and Management development potential.
- IT literate e.g. Word processing, internet and e-mail use.
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Able to move and handle patients in accordance with Organisation Manual handling policy and with sufficient mobility for a community role
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Able to provide evidence based care that is responsive to patient need
- Able to use own initiative and make decisions
- Experience of coping with change.
- Able to prioritise own work and that of the nursing team.
- Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Team player
- Applicant will need to be car driver with valid UK Licence (this criteria will be reasonable adjusted to meet the requirements of a disabled applicant) and have access to a car for work purposes
Job summary
Permanent Community Nurse Band 5 - Community Clinic, Havering Are you looking for a fresh challenge, are you committed to the delivery of high quality patient care and keen to be part of a team where your ideas and opinions are valued then look no further.
NELFT are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Nurses to complement our skill mix within the CHCS across Havering. The Community Nurse will support with the provision of holistic health care as delegated within own level of agreed competency, to patients, families/Carers in their own homes, to include residential care homes and in nurse led clinics.
Please note that for this role we are unable to provide support for overseas nurses requiring assistance with the OCSE (Overseas Clinical Support Examination). Candidates must already meet the necessary qualifications and requirements for UK practice.
If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/ . Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will have NMC Registration and demonstrate the ability to innovate and motivate. Applicants are required to evidence a full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to a variety of sites (This criteria will be reasonably adjusted to meet the requirements of a disabled applicant). This position involves working weekends & some bank holidays.
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham Essex
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735 ).
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system
Date posted
14 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year plus HCAS p.a
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
395-HV023-25
Job locations
St Georges Health and Well being hub
113 Suttons Lane
Hornchurch
RM12 6RR
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Job responsibilities
Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
References
Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job responsibilities
Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
References
Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
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Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges Health and Well being hub
113 Suttons Lane
Hornchurch
RM12 6RR
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges Health and Well being hub
113 Suttons Lane
Hornchurch
RM12 6RR
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.