Band 5 Community Nurse

NELFT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Band 5 Community Nurse to join their Integrated Care team in Leytonstone. This role involves assessing and delivering care to patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and supporting peers and students. Ideal candidates will be experienced Registered Nurses familiar with community healthcare. The position offers a structured induction and opportunities for professional development, alongside a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Regular clinical supervision

In-service training opportunities

Childcare support and vouchers

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Nurse in the NHS.
• Community experience is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience with electronic patient records is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess, manage, plan and deliver care to patients.
• Support peers and caseload manager.
• Supervise pre-registration students and nursing assistants.

Skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic full‑time Band 5 Community Nurse to work within the Integrated Care team in Leytonstone (ICT South).

ICT South is a forward‑thinking and innovative service that is community based. The team works in a fully integrated way, with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, district nurses and community matrons all working side by side to ensure an integrated and holistic approach to the care of people accessing our service.

Benefits for the Successful Candidate

• 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

If you are an overseas qualified nurse and want 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.

Role Expectations

The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's values in their day‑to‑day work. These are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

The post holder will be a Registered Nurse with experience of 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 their peers and caseload manager and be an effective team member whilst 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 supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies.

The role will require you to be computer‑literate as all patient records are now electronic (RIO) and previous experience of administration duties will be advantageous.

Working for Our Organisation

COVID‑19 Vaccination: We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID‑19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

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 places 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 also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop‑in sessions focusing on 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 a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and a maximum of £5,735, pro‑rata for part‑time staff. 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.

Benefits

• A long‑standing and award‑winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long‑term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff.
• A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work‑life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our efforts to support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a ‘Top 10 Family Friendly Employer’ from the Working Families Charity.
• Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.
• Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link.

Supporting Our Armed Forces

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community makes to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans, reservists and military spouses and give additional leave to our reservists so that they can attend their annual camp.

Why Join #TeamNELFT

Joining #TeamNELFT means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We are CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway, providing community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award‑winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities, and invests heavily in your development to ensure you are valued and supported so you can deliver the best care to our patients.