The closing date is 13 September 2026
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum (pro rata if Part Time)
Job summary
Band 5 Community Nurse, part time post available
We are seeking motivated, dynamic, and passionate Band 5 Community Nurses to work within our North Bedfordshire Primary Home Care Team, based in Bedford, however, there is an expectation that staff will cover across the bases if needed. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the community nursing setting.
Would you be interested in a career within the NHS as a Band 5 Community Nurse , in the community nursing team? Are you passionate about providing a patient centered support service and want to deliver excellent and compassionate care to people over the age of 18 that live in Bedfordshire?
Job responsibilities
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.
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:
Helena Miller, Team Leader on 07435 734671
Person Specification
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
Desirable
- Evidence of post-basic professional development
- Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or commitment to undertake
- Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Work within clearly defined clinical and professional policies
- Ability to work independently seeking appropriate support and advice as necessary
- Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines
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
- Minimum of one year post registration experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- 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
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health care
Pysical/mental and emotional effort
Essential
- Ability to mobilise and stands for most of shift; and kneels and crouches to deliver clinical care e.g. dress wounds.
- Ability to concentrate on providing clinical care such as drug calculations, carrying out tests and managing interruptions and unpredictable patient/client /carer behavior
- Occasional distressing or emotional circumstances such as imparting unwelcome news, care of terminally ill or safeguarding issues
- Post holder could work in occasional unpleasant conditions during home visits and could come across unpleasant body odours, dust, noise/ Body fluid or even verbal aggressions
Other
Essential
- Current UK driving license and access to a car
- 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).