Job summary
- Main area
- Community Health Services
- Grade
- 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 363-BED7347701
- Employer
- East London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Steppingley Hospital
- Town
- Bedford
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/08/2025 08:00
Employer heading

Community Practitioner Nurse Band 6
6
Bedfordshire Community Health Services are provided in partnership by East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) and Cambridgeshire Community Services (CCS) NHS Trust. This role is for an ELFT position within Bedfordshire Community Health Services. ELFT’s mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving 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.
Job overview
Post:
Community Nursing Caseload Holder/ District Nurse
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours)
Contract: Fixed Term (12 months)
Are you looking to progress your leadership skills and be at the forefront of change?
We are seeking a Community Nurse Caseload Holder/Qualified District Nurse to work within the Bedford Locality.
You will be a strong leader, focused on achieving real improvements in outcomes for patients and will be confident in your ability to support, coach and develop individuals and teams to deliver consistently high quality services. You will be innovative, forward thinking, self-driven with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Main duties of the job
You will take pride in your work and be highly motivated and dynamic, have a flexible approach and be able to embrace change. Being a collaborative worker and the ability to network and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders is essential. You will be supporting the delivery of urgent response care and virtual ward as part of this role.
Due to the nature of the post the applicant must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post and hold a driving licence and have access to a car.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact Laura Kirkman - Team Lead - 07547239153
Person specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
- Evidence of significant post registration nursing experience including community setting
- Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field
- Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience
- Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification and evidence of teaching skills.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Good communication skills based on fluency on the English language
application
Essential criteria
- Access to Car, and prepared to travel to other sites
Desirable criteria
- Non Medical Nurse Prescriber
- Experience of managing a caseload
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Kirkman
- Job title
- Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07547239153
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