Community Nurse Band 5 Position

1 month ago


Essex, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking experienced Community Band 5 Nurses to join our team on a temporary basis, as and when required. As a Community Nurse, you will play a vital role in supporting our patients and delivering high-quality care in the community.

Main Responsibilities
  • Provide nursing care to patients as delegated by the Senior Nurse, evaluating care plans and assessing ongoing needs within your level of competency.
  • Observe, record, and report all changes to other members of the team within 24 hours.
  • Awareness of current evidence-based approaches to patient care and demonstrate this in practice.
  • Work in partnership with patients to achieve optimum levels of self-care as agreed on nursing care plans.
  • Document changes accordingly on the care plan, dependent upon competencies in agreement with the Senior Nurse.
  • Demonstrate, teach, and supervise nursing care that families can safely undertake, advising as necessary in line with your competency.
  • Advise families on prevention of illness and accidents within your level of competency.
  • Under the guidance of the Senior Nurse, assess the need for service aids and equipment and ensure those provided are used appropriately and safely.
  • Ensure service aids and equipment are used in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and notify all known hazards to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain accurate nursing records in accordance with NMC and Trust policy.
  • Actively participate in the Intravenous Therapy Service at home and manage patients accordingly.
Working for NELFT

We operate a Temporary Staffing service and offer our Bank Staff excellent benefits, including:

  • Competitive hourly rates and weekly pay;
  • Access to paid annual leave and statutory sick pay;
  • My Trust Benefits discount scheme;
  • Access to the NHS pension scheme;
  • Paid mandatory training;
  • Opportunities for locally agreed training;
  • Flexibility of hours/location;
  • Priority over agency staff for booking shifts;
  • Free uniform;
  • Opportunity to apply for permanent posts.
Person Specification

We are looking for candidates with:

  • RGN qualification;
  • Experience working as a community/District nurse or equivalent;
  • Able to deliver core service requirements;
  • Commitment to the provision of high-quality care.
Benefits

We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT:

  • A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long-term/chronic conditions, and LGBT staff.
  • A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work-life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our efforts to support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity.
  • Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations, and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.


  • Essex, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Community Band 5 Nurse to join our team on a temporary basis. As a Community Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide nursing care to patients as delegated by the...


  • Essex, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Community Band 5 Nurse to join our team on a temporary basis. As a Community Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide nursing care to patients as delegated by the...


  • Essex, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Community Band 5 Nurse to join our team on a temporary basis. As a Community Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes.Main ResponsibilitiesProvide nursing care to patients as delegated by the...


  • Essex, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Community Band 5 Nurse to join our team on a temporary basis. As a Community Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes.Main ResponsibilitiesProvide nursing care to patients as delegated by the...

  • Community Nurse

    2 months ago


    Essex, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About NELFT NHS Foundation TrustNELFT NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of community and mental healthcare services in North East London, Essex, Kent, and Medway. We are committed to delivering high-quality care to our patients and are proud of our Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Community...

  • Community Nurse

    2 months ago


    Essex, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About NELFT NHS Foundation TrustNELFT NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of community and mental healthcare services in North East London, Essex, Kent, and Medway. We are committed to delivering high-quality care to our patients and are proud of our Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Community...


  • Essex, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    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, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The...


  • Essex, United Kingdom NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team at NELFT North East London Foundation Trust. As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality therapy services to patients in the community.Main ResponsibilitiesKey duties of the role include:Providing specialist assessments and...

  • Clinical Lead Nurse

    3 weeks ago


    Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Leaders in Care Full time €50,000

    We are looking for a Paediatric Nurse Manager to join a well-established and progressive provider of complex care packages within the community. This community role will be based in the Essex area where the company has secured further packages during an exciting growth phase. The successful Paediatric Nurse Manager will be responsible for providing face to...

  • Clinical Lead Nurse

    3 weeks ago


    Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Leaders in Care Full time €50,000

    We are looking for a Paediatric Nurse Manager to join a well-established and progressive provider of complex care packages within the community. This community role will be based in the Chelmsford area where the company has secured further packages during an exciting growth phase. The successful Paediatric Nurse Manager will be responsible for providing...

  • Clinical Lead Nurse

    3 weeks ago


    Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Leaders in Care Full time €50,000

    We are looking for a Paediatric Nurse Manager to join a well-established and progressive provider of complex care packages within the community. This community role will be based in the Colchester area where the company has secured further packages during an exciting growth phase. The successful Paediatric Nurse Manager will be responsible for providing...

  • Clinical Lead Nurse

    3 weeks ago


    Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Leaders in Care Full time €50,000

    We are looking for a Paediatric Nurse Manager to join a well-established and progressive provider of complex care packages within the community. This community role will be based in the Chelmsford area where the company has secured further packages during an exciting growth phase. The successful Paediatric Nurse Manager will be responsible for providing...


  • Essex, United Kingdom Havens Hospices Full time

    Job Title: Band 6 NurseWe are seeking an experienced Band 6 Nurse to join our Community & RADS Team at Fair Havens Hospice. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading and managing our community team members to ensure the highest standard of patient care.Key Responsibilities:Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plansLead...


  • Essex, United Kingdom Havens Hospices Full time

    Job Title: Band 6 NurseWe are seeking an experienced Band 6 Nurse to join our Community & RADS Team at Fair Havens Hospice. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading and managing our community team members to ensure the highest standard of patient care.Key Responsibilities:Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plansLead...


  • Essex, United Kingdom Havens Hospices Full time

    Job Title: Band 6 NurseWe are seeking an experienced Band 6 Nurse to join our Community & RADS Team at Fair Havens Hospice in Southend On Sea.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a skilled nurse to work in a dynamic and supportive team, providing high-quality care to patients and their families in the comfort of their own homes and through our...


  • Essex, United Kingdom Havens Hospices Full time

    Job Title: Band 6 NurseWe are seeking an experienced Band 6 Nurse to join our Community & RADS Team at Fair Havens Hospice in Southend On Sea.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a skilled nurse to work in a dynamic and supportive team, providing high-quality care to patients and their families in the comfort of their own homes and through our...


  • Essex, United Kingdom Havens Hospices Full time

    Job Title: Band 6 NurseWe are seeking an experienced Band 6 Nurse to join our Community & RADS Team at Fair Havens Hospice. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading and developing our community team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and supporting our staff in their roles.Key Responsibilities:Lead and develop the...


  • Essex, United Kingdom Havens Hospices Full time

    Job Title: Band 6 NurseWe are seeking an experienced Band 6 Nurse to join our Community & RADS Team at Fair Havens Hospice. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading and developing our community team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and supporting our staff in their roles.Key Responsibilities:Lead and develop the...


  • Essex, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Community Nurse to join our team on a temporary basis. As a Community Nurse, you will provide high-quality care to patients in their own homes, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes.The ideal candidate will have recent community experience and be able to work independently, with...


  • Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Day Webster Full time €18 - €21

    Position: Band 5 Pharmacy Technician Location: Chelmsford Rate of pay: £18-21 Day Webster are currently recruiting a band 5 Pharmacy Technician with hospital experience and clinical experience for a hospital based in Chelmsford. Our client is looking for the ideal candidate to start as soon as possible for an ongoing duration. The shift pattern would be...