Senior Community Nurse


Location
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 pro rata
Profession
Nurse (community and district)
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
16 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

11 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Other

    Current driving licence

  • Other

    Ability to travel across sites and across Bedfordshire to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.

  • Knowledge

    Literate in IT/Computer Skills

  • Knowledge

    Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language

  • Experience

    Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working

  • Education/Qualification/Training

    Registered General Nurse

  • Education/Qualification/Training

    Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills

  • Education/Qualification/Training

    Evidence of significant post registration nursing experience including community setting.

  • Education/Qualification/Training

    Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field

  • Education/Qualification/Training

    Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification and evidence of teaching skills.

  • Education/Qualification/Training

    Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience

Desirable

1 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Education/Qualification/Training

    Nurse Prescriber

Job overview

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.

Detailed job description and main 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.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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This advert is for Senior Community Nurse with East London NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.

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