Job summary BCHS - South Locality We are seeking motivated, dynamic, and passionate Band 5 Community Nurses to work within our South Bedfordshire Primary Home Care Team, based in Dunstable. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the community nursing setting. You will have the opportunity to be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long-term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery and staff wellbeing. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in Urgent Response and Virtual Wards, which is a focus of our teams. Main duties of the job We offer excellent development opportunities and training directed towards your needs/goals. Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important. Newly qualified nurses who are passionate about a career in the community are welcome to apply. 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 Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 363-CHB6766051 Job locations Grove View Integrated Health Hub Court Drive Dunstable LU54JD Job description Job responsibilities 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 from 08:00-21:00. For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact: Theresa Russell (Team Lead Dunstable): 07813 538546 Sharon Thornton (Team Lead Leighton Buzzard): 07957 479669 Job description Job responsibilities 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 from 08:00-21:00. For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact: Theresa Russell (Team Lead Dunstable): 07813 538546 Sharon Thornton (Team Lead Leighton Buzzard): 07957 479669 Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills Desirable Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or commitment to undertake Evidence of post-basic professional development Experience Essential Evidence of and commitment to multi- professional working Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care Knowledge/Skills Essential Literate in IT/Computer Skills Evidence of knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness Good oral communication skills based on fluency in English language Other Essential Current UK driving license and access to a car and ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills Desirable Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or commitment to undertake Evidence of post-basic professional development Experience Essential Evidence of and commitment to multi- professional working Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care Knowledge/Skills Essential Literate in IT/Computer Skills Evidence of knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness Good oral communication skills based on fluency in English language Other Essential Current UK driving license and access to a car and ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries 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). Additional information 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 Health Hub Court Drive Dunstable LU54JD Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)