Band 5 Community Nurse

NELFT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Billericay; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in the UK is seeking a motivated full-time Community Nurse in Billericay to work in the Integrated Care team. The role involves assessing and delivering patient care, supporting nursing peers and students, and requires effective collaboration with health professionals. Benefits include regular supervision, development opportunities, and flexibility. Join a forward-thinking team focused on holistic patient care and support in a rewarding healthcare environment.

Benefits

Regular clinical and managerial supervision

In-service training and development opportunities

Childcare support and vouchers

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse status with experience working in the NHS.
• Experience in managing and delivering patient care.
• Desirable: Community nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, manage, plan, and deliver care to allocated patients.
• Supervise pre-registration students and nursing assistants.
• Support and collaborate with other health professionals.

Skills

Community experience

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic full‑time Band 5 Community Nurse to work within the Integrated Care team in Brentwood and Billericay.

The Brentwood and Billericay ICT is a forward‑thinking and innovative, community‑based service that works in a fully integrated way with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, community matrons and care co‑ordinators, ensuring a holistic approach to the care of people accessing our service.

Overseas Nurses

If you are an overseas qualified nurse wishing to start your journey to becoming a UK‑based registered nurse with the NMC, check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium at https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. While NELFT happily welcomes overseas nurses, we are unable to consider your application directly – you should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.

Responsibilities

The post holder will be a Registered Nurse with experience working in the NHS. Community experience is desirable but not essential. The post holder will be responsible for patients allocated to them and will assess, manage, plan and deliver care. The post holder will support peers and senior nursing staff and be an effective team member while working on their own initiative. They will supervise pre‑registration students and band 4 nursing assistants/assistant practitioners. They will have a commitment to collaborative working and actively support and liaise with other health and social professionals and agencies. The role requires computer literacy as all patient records are electronic.

Benefits

• Regular clinical and managerial supervision and support
• A programme of in‑service training and exciting development opportunities
• Opportunity for service development and audit
• Agile working devices to support community‑based working
• Childcare support and vouchers

Working with NELFT

New starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undergo a comprehensive two‑week induction, including mandatory training, systems training and equipment allocation. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. The post is subject to a probationary period; internal applicants are exempt unless currently in probation or a bank member.

High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum £1,258 and maximum £2,122 per annum pro rata) is provided.

AI and Applications

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If AI programmes are used, the application may be rejected as it is an important part of the assessment process. Applicants requiring support due to a declared disability may seek assistance.

Benefits and Equality

We are committed to supporting employees holistically, offering equality and diversity support, flexible working, wellbeing programmes and a range of benefits. We are recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' and have a long‑standing award‑winning approach to equality. It is a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, with various accreditations and staff networks.

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We recognise the contribution of the Armed Forces community. Our policies include guaranteed interview schemes for veterans, reservists and military spouses and additional leave for reservists.

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We are CQC rated Good and aim for Outstanding. NELFT has sites in North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway, providing community and mental healthcare services to adults and children. Find out more about careers and why NELFT is a great place to work in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nX8CImoDX8