Community Nurse

NELFT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Basildon is seeking a motivated Band 5 Community Nurse to join their Integrated Care team. The role involves patient care delivery, supervision of staff, and collaboration with health professionals. Candidates should be registered nurses with NHS experience. This position offers competitive benefits, development opportunities, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Regular clinical and managerial supervision

In-service training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Childcare support and vouchers

Employee wellness support

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NHS experience.
• Community experience is desirable but not essential.
• Interest in working collaboratively with other health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assess, manage, plan, and deliver care for allocated patients.
• Supervise pre-registration students and Band 4 nursing assistants.
• Collaborate and liaise with health and social professionals.

Skills

Registered nurse

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

NHS experience

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic full‑time Band 5 Community Nurse to work within the Integrated Care team in Basildon and Wickford. The Basildon and Wickford ICT is a forward‑thinking, innovative, community‑based service that works in a fully integrated way. The team includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, community matrons and care co‑ordinators working side by side to provide a holistic approach to care.

Overseas qualified nurses interested in becoming a UK‑based registered nurse with the NMC should check their eligibility to be supported through the Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. NELFT welcomes overseas nurses but applicants must apply through the Capital Nurse London group.

The post holder will be a registered nurse with NHS experience, and community experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for patients allocated to them and will assess, manage, plan, and deliver care. They will supervise pre‑registration students and Band 4 nursing assistants/assistant practitioners. They will support peers and senior nursing staff, be an effective team member and work on their own initiative. They will actively collaborate and liaise with other health and social professionals and agencies. The role requires computer literacy as all patient records are electronic.

Working for our organisation

Our Values 2025‑2030 are co‑produced with colleagues, patients and carers. They are:

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

These values guide us to deliver the best care by the best people.

We can offer 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 voucher

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement – Fringe

This post attracts a high‑cost‑area supplement of 5% of the basic salary, with a minimum of £1,303 to a maximum of £2,198 per annum pro‑rata for part‑time work. We are a registered sponsor organisation but cannot offer sponsorship for all roles; please check eligibility under the UKVI points‑based system.

Benefits

We bring your authentic self to work to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Key benefits include:

• A long‑standing, 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.
• Flexible working opportunities and support for parents and carers, recognised as a ‘Top 10 Family Friendly Employer’ by the Working Families Charity.
• Proactive health and wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of wellbeing ambassadors.

Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link.

As a flexible‑working friendly organisation, we want you to work in a way that suits our patients and you. Speak to us about flexible arrangements such as job share, part‑time hours or other patterns.

Supporting our Armed Forces

We recognise the valuable contribution of the Armed Forces community. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, achieved a Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, and have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans, reservists and military spouses, and additional leave for reservists attending annual camp.

Joining #TeamNELFT

Join us on the journey towards an Outstanding CQC rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent, and Medway, providing community and mental healthcare services to adults and children. We are CQC rated Good and have award‑winning equality and diversity initiatives, staff health and wellbeing activities, and a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader reputation.

Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work in this video.

Use of AI

Applications for this role must be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, the application may be rejected. This does not prevent applicants needing AI support for any declared disability.