Job summary We are recruiting to the Barking & Dagenham Community Nursing Teams,offering both part time and full time contracts Applications from Student nurses are welcome We are seeking innovative, caring and dedicated registered Nurses to compliment the Barking & Dagenham Community Health and Social Care team. Our community Nurses support the delivery of 24hr holistic health care to support our strategic vision of the 'Best care by the best people' Main duties of the job As a member of our community multi-disciplinary team, you will work within an integrated team of District Nurses, Specialist Nurses, Community Matrons, Therapists and Health Care Assistant's to support the provision of high quality evidence based care that meets the health care needs of our local community. We also work in collaboration with Local Authorities, ICN,s GP's and Acute sector providers in order to facilitate care pathways that support early discharge and prevent hospital admission. You will be travelling around our borough to deliver community based care to patients in their own homes, therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is essential. About us 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 in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, 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 - London This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata). Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year plus HCAS per annum (pro rata if part-time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 395-BD016-25 Job locations Barking & Dagenham Barking & Dagenham RM8 2EQ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.Working for NELFT in Barking and Dagenham - YouTube Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.Working for NELFT in Barking and Dagenham - YouTube Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 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) 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 Desirable 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 Knowledge Essential An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities 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 Reflective practitioner Essential Reflective practitioner Person Specification Qualifications Essential 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) 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 Desirable 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 Knowledge Essential An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities 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 Reflective practitioner Essential Reflective practitioner 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 NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Barking & Dagenham Barking & Dagenham RM8 2EQ Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)