Senior Community Nurse

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, catherine.miah1@nhs.net, 07557172399

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