Student District Nurse

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust; Rainham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Rainham is looking for motivated qualified nurses for the Student District Nurse role. This position involves undertaking a full-time course and developing higher-level competencies. Applicants must be NMC registered nurses with relevant experience and academic capability. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive induction program.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Comprehensive induction program

Qualifications

• Must meet NMC standards for the Community Nursing Specialist Practice Qualification.
• Capable of safe and effective practice at the level of proficiency.
• Must have undertaken some study at level 6.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge, skills and competencies for higher-level practice.
• Undertake a one-year full-time course with practical experience.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for interviews.

Skills

Recent experience of working as a registered nurse in a community nursing role

Academic ability to study independently at degree or postgraduate level

Evidence of post registration study/learning over the past 2 years

Education

Level 1 NMC registered nurse

Job description

Overview

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust is seeking 3 highly motivated qualified nurses to undertake the Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner qualification (DNSPQ) in January 2026. You will be offered a fixed term contract with NELFT to undertake a one-year full-time course. The course is taken jointly with Anglia Ruskin University.

Closing date: 05 October 2025. Applications will be accepted until 05-10-2025. Interviews will be held on 27 October 2025 and 28 October 2025. Candidates will be expected to deliver a presentation as part of the interview process.

The admission criteria for the course meet NMC standards (NMC 2022). Applicants must:

• Be a NMC registered nurse (level 1) with relevant professional registration, capable of safe and effective practice at the level of proficiency appropriate to the NMC approved Community Nursing Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) programme.
• Meet the NMC (2018) requirements to undertake V300 independent prescribing, including being registered with the NMC for a minimum of one year.
• Have the academic capability to study at level seven, therefore should have undertaken some study at level 6.

Further requirements: satisfactory references, and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) screening.

Main duties of the job

The post of Specialist Community Practitioner Sponsorship Student is a development post that builds on existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice, resulting in an academic qualification as well as a recordable/recognised qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

About us

Starting with NELFT

NELFT places a high importance on properly welcoming new starters and inducting them into the Trust. Induction is up to two weeks and includes mandatory training, systems training and equipment allocation. New starters will have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers and attend drop-in sessions focused on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. Induction is held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement

This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum £4,714 to maximum £5,941 per annum, pro rata for part-time).

Sponsorship

Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the visa and immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website and search for Skilled Worker.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role can be discussed at the interview stage.

Supporting Our Communities

At NELFT, we are committed to supporting and investing in local communities. We prioritise applications from individuals who live within the areas we serve to help build a workforce that reflects the diverse populations we care for and to strengthen local employment opportunities.

References

Please ensure references are from your most recent employer, and one must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them after an offer is made. We do not request references prior to interviews. Please indicate any gaps in employment. All applications made through the NHS Jobs account will be processed by the TRAC system. Some emails may go to spam/junk; please check regularly.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, the application may be rejected as this document is an important part of the assessment process. Support with applications for declared disabilities is available.

If you like the sound of working with NELFT, please apply now!

Person Specification

Experience

• Recent experience of working as a registered nurse in a community nursing role
• Adult NMC registration
• Post-registration

Skills

• Academic ability to study independently at degree level or postgraduate level

Ability

• Evidence of post-registration study/learning over the past 2 years

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS check for any previous criminal convictions.

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year. Up to mid-point Band 5 per annum plus HCAS