Senior Community Nurse | East London NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Community Nursing Sister/Qualified District Nurse to join their integrated Primary Care Hub in Dunstable. This is a full-time role focused on delivering palliative care to patients in their homes, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a caseload. Candidates must have a driving license and demonstrate a commitment to quality patient care. Professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Training tailored towards individual needs

Qualifications

• Experience in adult palliative and community services is desirable.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle required.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to palliative patients in the community.
• Support end of life care at home.
• Facilitate self-care for patients with long-term conditions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Clinical knowledge

Job description

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. You will work in our palliative care team, within our Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Primary Home Care Team. The successful candidates will work within the Community Nursing Team however; their focus will be to provide all care to our palliative patients. 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.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in Palliative care. You will work closely with your team to support and facilitate end of life care at home. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery and staff wellbeing.

Experience in the field of adult palliative and community services is desirable

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.

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.

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. The posts are full time.

For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:

Jade Carew (Team Lead): 07435734715

Victoria Stone (PCH Nursing Manager): 07966991909


This advert closes on Sunday 17 Aug 2025