BANK Unplanned Care Registered Nurse

NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking experienced Bank Band 6 Unplanned Care Registered Nurses to support adults in the Hertfordshire community. This role involves urgent assessment, treatment and ongoing clinical management within a community setting, working with a multidisciplinary team.

Autonomy within professional scope, with guidance, contributes to safe, person-centred care and aims to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration.
• Practice Supervisor/Assessor or equivalent.
• Specialist Nursing Practice (District Nursing) Degree or will undertake training.
• Nurse Prescribing or will undertake training.
• Evidence of personal development.
• Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct.
• Relevant courses in Long Term Conditions Management.
• Course of Top to Toe examination/ diagnosis Experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments of patients presenting with urgent or unplanned healthcare needs within the community.
• Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based nursing care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in patients' clinical conditions, escalating concerns promptly to the appropriate clinician or emergency services.
• Support the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients with acute, complex or deteriorating health needs.
• Develop, implement and review individualised care plans in collaboration with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and undertake clinical procedures within the limits of competence, authorisation and local policy.

Skills

NMC registration

Supervisor/Assessor

NMC code knowledge

Clinical assessment

Education

District Nursing Degree

Job description

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Main area Unplanned Care Registered Nurse Grade Band 6 Contract Bank Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working
• Other

12.07% holiday pay + Unsocial Hours (if applicable) Job ref 824-BANK-HERTS-UCB6

Site BRE- Building 16 Town Watford Salary £21.46 (inclusive of HACS) Salary period Hourly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

Bank Band 6 Unplanned Care Registered Nurse – Hertfordshire

CLCH NHS Trust provides a wide range of community healthcare services, and the Hertfordshire Division is looking for experienced and motivated Bank Band 6 Unplanned Care Registered Nurses to support the delivery of high-quality, responsive care to adults in the community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Unplanned Care Service, supporting patients who require urgent assessment, treatment and ongoing clinical management within a community setting.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will work autonomously within your professional scope of practice while collaborating closely with Unplanned Care Advanced Nurses, paramedics, locality teams, other healthcare professionals, statutory services and voluntary sector organisations.

Under appropriate clinical guidance, you will undertake skilled nursing assessments and interventions, contribute to clinical decision-making and help deliver safe, effective and person-centred care. You will also play an important role in supporting patients to remain safely within the community and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions where clinically appropriate.

If you are an experienced Registered Nurse looking for flexible Bank opportunities within a supportive community service, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments of patients presenting with urgent or unplanned healthcare needs within the community.
• Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based nursing care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in patients' clinical conditions, escalating concerns promptly to the appropriate clinician or emergency services.
• Support the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients with acute, complex or deteriorating health needs.
• Develop, implement and review individualised care plans in collaboration with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and undertake clinical procedures within the limits of competence, authorisation and local policy.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
• Practice Supervisor/Assessor or equivalent
• Specialist Nursing Practice (District Nursing) Degree or will undertake training
• Nurse Prescribing or will undertake training
• Evidence of personal development
• Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct
• Relevant courses in Long Term Conditions Management
• Course of Top to Toe examination/ diagnosis Experience

Experience

• Experience Community Nurse
• Management of a team
• Management of change within a complex environment
• Experience of teaching others
• Proven clinical skill at Senior Community Nursing level
• Experience of participating in investigation/ management of complaints
• Evidence of participating in clinical audits in the workplace
• Knowledge of recent developments in NHS
• Knowledge of Evidence based practice
• Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct

Key Attributes

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close early. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.