District Nurse/Senior Community Nurse | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Romford is seeking District Nurses or Senior Community Nurses to join Integrated Teams in Redbridge. The role involves assessing and delivering care while managing a Community Nursing Team, providing individualised care, and collaborating with GPs. Applicants must be Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of community experience and are encouraged to pursue the Band 6 Development Programme. Attractive benefits include a High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of salary.

Benefits

High-Cost Area Supplement

Attractive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years of community nursing experience is required.
• Experience or willingness to commence the Band 6 Development Programme.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a Community Nursing Team, ensuring high standard nursing care.
• Provide individualised care to patients, working across professional boundaries.
• Deliver care in collaboration with GPs and agencies.

Skills

Community nursing experience

Leadership

Collaboration with GPs

Education

Registered Nurse (RN12-NMC)

Band 6 Development Programme

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for District Nurses or Senior Community Nurses with 2 years’ experience in the community to join Integrated Teams in Redbridge. Registered Nurses (RN12‑NMC) will assess, manage, plan and deliver care while being professionally and legally accountable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a geographically aligned Community Nursing Team, ensuring high standard nursing care to patients and families.
• Provide individualised care to patients with a caseload, working within and across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Deliver care in collaboration with GPs, statutory and voluntary agencies, supervising pre‑registration students.
• Support peers and team leader, serving as an effective team member while working on own initiative.
• Maintain leadership of the community nursing team without direct supervision.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN12‑NMC) with 2 years’ community nursing experience.
• Band 6 Development Programme experience or willingness to commence the Band 6 Development Programme.

• High‑Cost Area Supplement: 15% of basic salary (minimum £4,714, maximum £5,941), pro‑rata for part‑time staff.
• Probationary period (internal applicants exempt unless a bank member or in the middle of an existing probation).

Application Process

Applications are welcome from community nurses. Applicants will be instructed to write their application directly; the use of AI tools may cause rejection of the application. For overseas qualified nurses, please refer to the Capital Nurse consortium to confirm eligibility and apply via the Capital Nurse London group.

Availability

The advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025. All applications will be processed through NHS Jobs and reference details should be provided by a recent direct line manager or supervisor.