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Community Caseload Holder

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Clapham, MK41 6AT £39,959 – £48,117 a year Permanent Posted 4 September 2026 Apply by 17 September 2026

Home Office register entry: East London NHS Foundation Trust, London

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Role description

Job summary

Are you looking to progress your leadership skills and be at the forefront of change? We are seeking a Community Nursing Sister/Qualified District Nurse to work within our integrated Primary Care Hub, which covers the Bedford in Bedfordshire. This is a friendly, dedicated and supportive team where professional guidance is readily available. We are an Outstanding Trust where the focus is on the delivery of quality outcomes and improving the patient experience.

Would you be interested in a career within the NHS as a Band 6 Community Caseload Holder 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?

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who is dynamic and motivated and has the confidence to support, coach and develop individuals to deliver consistently high quality services. You will also be required to manage your own caseload, which will be aligned to the residential homes within the area. Excellent communication and time management skills, and sound clinical knowledge, is essential. A flexible approach is required to accommodate the changing needs of the service along with the drive to influence service development.

About us

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.

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-CHB8250248

Job locations

Twinwoods

Milton Road

Clapham

MK41 6AT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs/goals.

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 08:00-16:00 or 13:00-21:00. The post is 30 hours per week.

For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:

Helena Miller on helena.miller5@nhs.net

Person Specification

Education

Essential

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
Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification and evidence of teaching skills.
Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience

Desirable

Specialist Practitioner Qualification
Nurse Prescriber

Other

Essential

Current driving licence
Ability to travel across sites and across Bedfordshire to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc

Experience

Essential

Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care
Comprehensive understanding of partnership working
Ability to manage a caseload

Knowledge

Essential

Literate in IT/Computer Skills
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 on the English language

Desirable

Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health & social care & how they impact on local services

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

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