Job summary CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting Community Nurse - Band 5 Full and part time opportunities available Hi, I'm Corinne, the Locality manager in the Watford Planned care team. We are currently looking to expand our fantastic nursing team, on the search for motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic individuals who are keen to develop and grow in the world of community nursing. This post offers both experienced and newly qualified nurses the opportunity to develop or expand clinical skills, ranging from Wound care, Palliative care and Iv therapies to name a few. With a professional background in community nursing spanning 15 years, including practice development nursing, the team and I are committed to offering successful applicants a warm and supported welcome. Successful applicants can expect a structured and individualised induction and development plan, tailored to professional development needs, also taking into account any transferrable skills. Induction periods include shadowing of Specialist services (Tissue Viability, Bladder and Bowel, Rapid response) to enhance knowledge and develop ongoing working relationships. Successful applicants will have access and support from our Induction Facilitator and Practice development nurses, who will support with initial and ongoing development and education. Main duties of the job Applicants need: To be committed to teamwork and demonstrate good communication at all times. To demonstrate good assessment, care planning and evaluation of care skills for a range of conditions. Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. A full valid driving licence and access to a car for business purposes is essential (Unless you have a disability as defined by the equality act 2010) This is an extended hours service and we welcome applicants seeking both full time and part time work(minimum 25 hours a week) with hours to be spread across our day service, twilight service, and weekend service. We have two bases in the Watford locality team, one at the Building Research Establishment in Garston and the other at Skidmore Way Clinic in Rickmansworth. Please be aware if you are applying from Overseas, we expect candidates to have a full NMC registration including a Passed OSCE. Unfortunately, we will not be able to process any overseas applications without this Please feel free to make contact if you would like any further information or to arrange a visit to our team. About us Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up) Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 824-HERTS-6991030 Job locations Watford BRE Watford WD25 9XX Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (RN) NMC Registration Desirable Evidence of other post-registration education and training Experience Essential Recent clinical nursing experience negotiating and liaising within a multidisciplinary team Working with people with complex health needs Experience of undertaking general assessment by utilising evidence based care. Previous experience in the Nursing process, care planning and fluent in record keeping Experience of providing holistic care that involves the multidisciplinary team. Desirable Experience of training other students. Participation in audit; research projects; service development Post registration experience in a NHS community environment Supporting students and other learners e.g. HCAs teaching others in the practice environment Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of out of hospital care and the role of the Community Nurse Awareness of the management and use of data in the NHS setting Knowledge of risks involved in working in the community. Knowledge of management of long term condition e.g. Diabetes and an understanding of the concept of self- management. Knowledge of infection control Knowledge of general wound care Promotion of continence Literacy and numeracy skills Other Essential Car Driver Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (RN) NMC Registration Desirable Evidence of other post-registration education and training Experience Essential Recent clinical nursing experience negotiating and liaising within a multidisciplinary team Working with people with complex health needs Experience of undertaking general assessment by utilising evidence based care. Previous experience in the Nursing process, care planning and fluent in record keeping Experience of providing holistic care that involves the multidisciplinary team. Desirable Experience of training other students. Participation in audit; research projects; service development Post registration experience in a NHS community environment Supporting students and other learners e.g. HCAs teaching others in the practice environment Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of out of hospital care and the role of the Community Nurse Awareness of the management and use of data in the NHS setting Knowledge of risks involved in working in the community. Knowledge of management of long term condition e.g. Diabetes and an understanding of the concept of self- management. Knowledge of infection control Knowledge of general wound care Promotion of continence Literacy and numeracy skills Other Essential Car Driver 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 Central London Community Health Trust Address Watford BRE Watford WD25 9XX Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)