Community Practitioner Nurse Band 66

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bedford is seeking a Community Practitioner Nurse to lead and innovate in community nursing. You will support primary care services, enhance patient outcomes, and build relationships with stakeholders. Registered General Nurse with significant community experience is essential for this full-time position. Join us to make a positive impact and improve lives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills.
• Evidence of significant post-registration nursing experience including community setting.
• Good communication skills based on fluency in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of urgent response care.
• Engage with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Embrace change and improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Flexibility

Education

Registered General Nurse

Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field

Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification

Tools

IT/Computer Skills

Job description

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Client:

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job overview

Post:

Community Nursing Caseload Holder/ District Nurse

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours)

Contract: Fixed Term (12 months)

Are you looking to progress your leadership skills and be at the forefront of change?

We are seeking a Community Nurse Caseload Holder/Qualified District Nurse to work within the Bedford Locality.

You will be a strong leader, focused on achieving real improvements in outcomes for patients and will be confident in your ability to support, coach and develop individuals and teams to deliver consistently high quality services. You will be innovative, forward thinking, self-driven with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Main duties of the job

You will take pride in your work and be highly motivated and dynamic, have a flexible approach and be able to embrace change. Being a collaborative worker and the ability to network and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders is essential. You will be supporting the delivery of urgent response care and virtual ward as part of this role.

Due to the nature of the post the applicant must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post and hold a driving licence and have access to a car.

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

For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact Laura Kirkman - Team Lead - 07547239153

Person specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

• 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
• Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience
• Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification and evidence of teaching skills.

Experience

• Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working

Knowledge and Skills

• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Good communication skills based on fluency on the English language

application

• Access to Car, and prepared to travel to other sites