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Job summary

Main area
Community Nursing
Grade
6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
363-CHB7353955
Employer
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Grove View Integrated Care Hub
Town
Dunstable
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

East London NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Community Nurse

6

ELFT has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental and health care, innovation and improvement. So it is a very exciting time for you to come and work for us. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving 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.

Job overview

Are you looking to progress your leadership skills and be at the forefront of change?  We are seeking a Community Nursing Sister/Qualified District Nurse to work within our integrated Primary Care Hub, which covers Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. You will work in our palliative care team, within our Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Primary Home Care Team.  The successful candidates will work within the Community Nursing Team however; their focus will be to provide all care to our palliative patients. 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

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in Palliative care.  You will work closely with your team to support and facilitate end of life care at home. You will also 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.

Experience in the field of adult palliative and community services is desirable

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

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.  The posts are full time.

For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:

Jade Carew (Team Lead): 07435734715

Victoria Stone (PCH Nursing Manager):  07966991909

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • 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/mentorship qualification and evidence of teaching skills.
  • Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience
Desirable criteria
  • Specialist Practitioner Qualification
  • Nurse Prescriber

Other

Essential criteria
  • Current driving licence
  • Ability to travel across sites and across Bedfordshire to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
  • Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care
  • Comprehensive understanding of partnership working
  • Ability to manage a caseload

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Literate in IT/Computer Skills
  • 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 on the English language
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health & social care & how they impact on local services.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Capital Nurse, LondonCommitted to being an Inclusive EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveHSJ Best places to workArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Mindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare quality commission - OutstandingStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jade Carew
Job title
Team Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07435734715
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