Senior Community Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

This senior community nursing post sits within East London NHS Foundation Trust's integrated Primary Care Hub, serving mainly Leighton Buzzard. The role centres on coaching and developing nursing colleagues to keep service quality high, alongside holding a personal caseload.

It involves 37.5 hours a week across early and late shifts on a seven-day rota, with a driving licence and vehicle required. Applicants need a registered general nurse background with significant community experience and a

Qualifications

• Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field.
• Teaching or mentorship qualification with evidence of teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Support, coach and develop staff to deliver high-quality services.
• Manage your own caseload.
• Influence service development.
• Adapt flexibly to changing service needs.
• Travel across sites to meet patient needs and attend meetings.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Time management

Fluent English

Computer literacy

Education

Post-registration clinical qualification

Teaching/mentorship qualification

Job description

This senior community nursing post sits within East London NHS Foundation Trust's integrated Primary Care Hub, serving mainly Leighton Buzzard. The role centres on coaching and developing nursing colleagues to keep service quality high, alongside holding a personal caseload. It involves 37.5 hours a week across early and late shifts on a seven-day rota, with a driving licence and vehicle required. Applicants need a registered general nurse background with significant community experience and a teaching or mentorship qualification.

What the job involves

• Support, coach and develop staff to deliver consistently high-quality services
• Manage your own caseload
• Influence service development
• Adapt flexibly to the changing needs of the service
• Travel across sites and across Bedfordshire to meet patient needs and attend meetings

Qualifications

• Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field
• Teaching or mentorship qualification with evidence of teaching skills

Registration & licences

• Registered General Nurse with NMC registration

Experience

• Significant post-registration nursing experience, including community setting
• Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working

Skills & knowledge

• Evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
• Sound clinical knowledge
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Fluent spoken English
• Computer literacy

Checks & eligibility

• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle

Nice to have

• Nurse prescriber

What’s offered

• Development opportunities and training directed towards individual needs and goals