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East London NHS Foundation Trust Senior Community Nurse

The closing date is 08 November 2026

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Job summary

Are you looking to progress your leadership skills and be at the forefront of change? We are seeking a Senior Community Nurse to work within our integrated Primary Care Hub, which covers Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard (this post predominately covers Dunstable). This is a fixed term post for 1 year to support the team while the current post holder completes there SPQDN course. This is a friendly, dedicated and supportive team where professional guidance is readily available. We are an Outstanding Trust where the focus is on the delivery of quality outcomes and improving the patient experience.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who is dynamic and motivated and has the confidence to support, coach and develop individuals to deliver consistently high quality services. You will also be required to manage your own caseload. Excellent communication and time management skills, and sound clinical knowledge, is essential. A flexible approach is required to accommodate the changing needs of the service along with the drive to influence service development.

We offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs/goals.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

363-BED8385757

Job locations

Grove View Integrated Care Hub

Court Drive

Dunstable

LU5 4JD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 08:00-16:00 or 13:00-21:00. The post is 22.5 hours per week.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 08:00-16:00 or 13:00-21:00. The post is 22.5 hours per week.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
• Evidence of significant post registration nursing experience including community setting.
• Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field
• Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills
• Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience

Desirable

• Specialist Practitioner Qualification
• Nurse Prescriber

Other

Essential

• Current UK driving license and access to a car
• Ability to travel across sites and across Bedfordshire to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
• Ability to manage a caseload

Knowledge

Essential

• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
• Evidence of significant post registration nursing experience including community setting.
• Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field
• Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills
• Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience

Desirable

• Specialist Practitioner Qualification
• Nurse Prescriber

Other

Essential

• Current UK driving license and access to a car
• Ability to travel across sites and across Bedfordshire to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
• Ability to manage a caseload

Knowledge

Essential

• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language

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).

Additional information

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Grove View Integrated Care Hub

Court Drive

Dunstable

LU5 4JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Grove View Integrated Care Hub

Court Drive

Dunstable

LU5 4JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead

Catherine Miah

[email protected]

07557172399

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

363-BED8385757

Job locations

Grove View Integrated Care Hub

Court Drive

Dunstable

LU5 4JD

United Kingdom

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