Senior Community Nurse

East London Nhs Foundation Trust; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Nursing Sister/Qualified District Nurse to work within our Primary Care Hub serving Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. The post covers Leighton Buzzard, with a supportive team and opportunities for professional development.

You will manage your own caseload, demonstrate evidence-based practice, and contribute to service development within a dynamic community setting. A driving licence and willingness to travel across Bedfordshire are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current UK registration.
• Post-registration clinical qualification.
• Evidence of community nursing experience including service development.
• Teaching or mentorship qualification and evidence of teaching skills.
• Post-registration nursing experience across community settings.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and developing individuals to deliver high quality services while managing your own caseload.
• Maintain flexible approach to service development and changing needs, with time management and communication excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Registered General Nurse

Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field

Teaching/Mentorship qualification

Community nursing experience

Nurse Prescriber (Desirable)

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Job summary

Are you looking to progress your leadership skills and be at the forefront of change? We are seeking a Community Nursing Sister/Qualified District Nurse to work within our integrated Primary Care Hub, which covers Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard (this post predominately covers Leighton Buzzard). This is a friendly, dedicated and supportive team where professional guidance is readily available. We are an Outstanding Trust where the focus is on the delivery of quality outcomes and improving the patient experience.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who is dynamic and motivated and has the confidence to support, coach and develop individuals to deliver consistently high quality services. You will also be required to manage your own caseload. Excellent communication and time management skills, and sound clinical knowledge, is essential. A flexible approach is required to accommodate the changing needs of the service along with the drive to influence service development.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted: 26 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 363-CHB8324967

Closing date: 01 November 2026

Job responsibilities

We offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs/goals.

You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week 08:00-16:00 or 13:00-21:00. The post is 37.5 hours per week.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification/Training

• Essential: Registered General Nurse
• Essential: Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
• Essential: Evidence of significant post registration nursing experience including community setting.
• Essential: Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field
• Essential: Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification and evidence of teaching skills.
• Essential: Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience
• Desirable: Nurse Prescriber

Experience

• Essential: Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working

Knowledge

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

Other

• Essential: Current driving licence
• Essential: Ability to travel across sites and across Bedfordshire to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Grove View Integrated Care Hub, Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4JD, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead Catherine Miah, [e-mail], 07557172399

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