District Nurse/Senior Community Nurse

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust; Ilford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare trust in Ilford is seeking District Nurses or Senior Community Nurses with at least 2 years of community experience. The role involves leading a Community Nursing Team, managing a caseload, and collaborating with health professionals to deliver high-quality patient care. The ideal candidates will possess a Current NMC Registration as a Registered Nurse and a District Nurse Certificate. Competitive salary and a commitment to professional development are offered.

Benefits

High-Cost Area Supplement

Comprehensive induction program

Support for overseas nurses via Capital Nurse organization

Qualifications

• 2 years experience working in the community.
• Evidence of professional updating.
• Ability to manage staff conflict.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a Community Nursing Team.
• Deliver individualised care to patients.
• Liaise with GPs and other professionals.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Current NMC Registration Registered Nurse (RN)

District Nurse Certificate

Relevant post registration course

Job description

District Nurse/Senior Community Nurse

The closing date is 16 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for District Nurses or Senior Community Nurse with 2 years experience working in the community to join our Integrated Teams in Redbridge.

The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse (RN12-NMC) responsible for patients allocated to them. They will assess, manage, plan and deliver care, including being professionally and legally accountable.

The successful candidates will support their peers and team leader and will be an effective team member whilst working on their own initiative. They will supervise pre‑registration students and have a commitment to collaborative working, actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies.

If you are an overseas qualified nurse wanting 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.

Main duties of the job

The post holders will lead and manage a Community Nursing Team, geographically aligned to GP practices, and be responsible for the management of a caseload ensuring the provision of a high standard of nursing care to patients and their families in the community. They will work as part of the integrated primary/community health care team, working within and across professional and organisational boundaries. Liaising with GPs, other professionals and statutory and voluntary agencies, they will deliver individualised care to patients. The district nurse works without direct supervision and provides leadership to the community nursing team.

Applications are welcome from community nurses currently undertaking the Band 6 Development Program and those who are willing to commence the Band 6 Development program.

About us

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 have the opportunity to also 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.

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.

High‑Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High‑Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941) pro rata for part‑time staff.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Job responsibilities

Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role can be discussed at the interview stage.

References

Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and that one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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.

Person Specification

Qualification

• Current NMC Registration Registered Nurse (RN)
• Evidence of professional up‑dating
• Agreement to undertake the following modules (Band 5/6 Development programme)
• 2 years post Community Nursing
• Academic ability to study at degree level
• Relevant post registration course and experience e.g. Palliative Care, Diabetes and Tissue Viability
• District Nurse Certificate

Experience

• Has experience of team working that will assist the individual to manage an effective team
• Interagency and collaborative working
• Evidence of teaching and assessing individuals
• Providing complex packages of care
• Ability to manage staff conflict and difficult situations

Knowledge

• A good range of clinical skills, including assessment
• Understand the importance of chronic disease management and rehabilitation in the community
• Sound knowledge of end‑of‑life care planning and delivery.

Skills

• Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work in a self‑directed way
• Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work in a self‑directed way

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum plus HCAS pro rata