Senior Community Nurse | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Nurse to manage a clinical caseload for community patients. This role requires registration with the NMC and experience in community care. The successful candidate will provide care, coordinate with service providers, and support rehabilitation assistants. This is a full-time role with a high-cost area supplement included.

Benefits

High-Cost Area Supplement

Comprehensive induction training

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC number at Band 5 or 6.
• Willingness to work 7 days a week, including weekends.
• Significant experience in intermediate and community care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload of community patients.
• Coordinate care with other service providers.
• Act as a registered nurse leading nursing care.

Skills

Registered Nurse with NMC number

Significant community care experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage and support peers

Car driving licence

Job description

Job Overview

Are you a band 6 or an experienced band 5 looking for an exciting new opportunity? We are seeking a skilled, motivated, and dynamic Nurse with a passion for high quality care and service development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own clinical caseload of community patients.
• Provide care within the Rehabilitation And Frailty Team (RAFT), delivering daily input for up to 21 days at the patient’s own home between 8am and 8pm, with an extended care element from 7am to 10pm.
• Support HCA/rehabilitation assistants with training, supervision, and joint sessions.
• Coordinate with other service providers to respond to changing daily needs, aiming to avoid admission where safe and supplying onward referrals to other community services.
• Assist patients across a wide range of conditions – neurological, orthopaedics, falls, frail, end of life, admission avoidance, long‑term conditions and musculoskeletal.
• Work occasional weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis; be prepared to provide service on a seven‑day work schedule.
• Act as a registered nurse (RN12‑NMC) leading nursing care for a designated caseload and delivering intermediate and primary care services.
• Maintain professional and legal accountability for all aspects of care within clinical areas.

Requirements and Eligibility

• Registered Nurse with an NMC number (RN12‑NMC) at Band 5 or 6.
• Significant intermediate and community care experience.
• Ability to manage and support peers, work independently, and act as an effective team member.
• Car driving licence – car driver essential.
• Willingness to work 7 days a week, including occasional weekends and bank holidays.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with health, social care professionals and other agencies.

Onboarding and Induction

All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction lasting up to two weeks at our head office in Rainham, Essex. The induction includes mandatory training, system training, equipment allocation and drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing. New starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers and attend sessions with the senior management team.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period; however, internal applicants are exempt unless they are already part‑way through a probationary period or are current bank members of staff.

Remuneration

The post includes a High‑Cost Area Supplement of 5 % of the basic salary (minimum £1,303 and maximum £2,198).

Application

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected as this document is an important part of the assessment process. Applicants seeking support with applications due to disability should seek appropriate assistance.

Advert Closing Date

This advert closes on Friday 7 Nov 2025.