# Community Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North East London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-nurse/8d774c25-f28c-404f-8145-df792f33151c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-nurse/8d774c25-f28c-404f-8145-df792f33151c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North East London NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Harold Hill Health Centre - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (community and district) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32073.00 to £39043.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-26T15:27:23.023Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9395-26-0480 - **Application URL:** https://jobs.careers.nelft.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?jobid=1824&source=JobtrainNHSJobs - **Employer website:** https://www.nelft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Permanent Community Nurse Band 5 - Community Clinic, Havering Are you looking for a fresh challenge, are you committed to the delivery of high quality patient care and keen to be part of a team where your ideas and opinions are valued then look no further. NELFT are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Nurses to complement our skill mix within the CHCS across Havering. The Community Nurse will support with the provision of holistic health care as delegated within own level of agreed competency, to patients, families/Carers in their own homes, to include residential care homes and in nurse led clinics. Please note that for this role we are unable to provide support for overseas nurses requiring assistance with the OCSE (Overseas Clinical Support Examination). Candidates must already meet the necessary qualifications and requirements for UK practice. ### Main duties of the job The role encompasses treatment, advice and teaching within the professional competence of the post holder and applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to the provision of high quality evidence based care. The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse (Part 1) and will work as a member of the integrated community health care team, working within and across professional and organisational boundaries. Liaising with GPs, other professionals and statutory and voluntary agencies he/she will deliver individualised care to patients under the supervision of the District Nurse. Essential criteria for this post include: The ability to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary Primary Health Care Team, Ability to demonstrate knowledge of key issues in Primary Care Services Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Car driver essential - Full UK driving licence and access to a car. ### About us NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. ### Details - Date posted: 26 August 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 5 - Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: HHHC-3HL-001798 - Job locations: Harold Hill Health Centre, Harold Hill, Essex, RM3 9SU, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main responsibilities Applicants will have NMC Registration and demonstrate the ability to innovate and motivate. Applicants are required to evidence a full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to a variety of sites (This criteria will be reasonably adjusted to meet the requirements of a disabled applicant). This position involves working weekends & some bank holidays. Full Time and Part Time Available Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes, 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 – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, Goodmayes) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time). Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values - To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area - Commitment to Professional development - Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written - Team player - Professional attitude and appearance - Effective role model - Able to motivate others - Motivated & eager to learn - Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service - Applicant will need to be car driver with valid UK Licence (this criteria will be reasonable adjusted to meet the requirements of a disabled applicant) and have access to a car for work purposes ### Skills **Essential** - Basic awareness of IT and IT skills - Able to move and handle patients in accordance with Organisation Manual handling policy and with sufficient mobility for a community role - Able to work with minimal supervision - Able to provide evidence based care that is responsive to patient need - Able to use own initiative and make decisions **Desirable** - Experience of coping with change. - Able to prioritise own work and that of the nursing team. ### Knowledge **Essential** - An awareness of NHS priorities - Knowledge and understanding of: The concept of patient centred care; Accountability; Importance of promoting health; Current issues in Nursing; Equal opportunities; The importance of rehabilitation and chronic disease management in the community; The various aspects of clinical governance and their application to practice; Key national policies for adults - The content and application in practice of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct - Able to initiate patient assessment and care planning with the support of a senior colleague - Able to work with patients and carers as partners in care **Desirable** - Understanding of Primary/Integrated Care. - Leadership and Management development potential. - IT literate e.g. Word processing, internet and e-mail use. ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with professionals from other disciplines necessary - Experience of working as a member of a team but also able to work autonomously - Experience of providing packages of care, which involve other agencies - Reflective Practitioner **Desirable** - 1 year post registration experience - Community Nursing Experience - Experience of teaching and assessing students and other members of staff - Experience of acting up in the absence of team leader in caseload and team management ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy - Current NMC R/N or any other 1st level Nursing, RN12 Adult Qualification - Evidence of the post registration education and training **Desirable** - Mentor qualification - Relevant post registration course e.g. Wound management, diabetes, leg ulcer care, continence care and assessment - Nurse Prescriber (V150) ### Demonstration of Trust Values **Essential** - We are kind - We are respectful - We work together with our communities ## Documents - [Job Description (PDF, KB)](https://jobs.careers.nelft.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1670&JobId=1824) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.