Job summary
We are currently looking for motivated, proactive Community Staff Nurses to support the District Nursing team in order to meet the health needs of patients in the Luton area.
CCS Luton Community Nursing has transformed its Community Nursing Services through the development of cluster working, dividing planned and unplanned care, triaging of referrals and through the introduction of a Single Point of Contact (SPOC).
This is an ideal opportunity for Community Staff Nurses to develop their skills within the community setting providing holistic care to housebound patients.
Experience of working in Luton would be an advantage although full induction and training will be given in line with service need.
Luton has good transport links to the M1 and M25 and the London Luton Airport. In conjunction with Luton Borough Council, parking permits are available for staff to use in and around Luton.
A UK Driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 16th January 2026
Main duties of the job
To support the provision of Community Nursing care within the Integrated Community Nursing Team, providing scheduled and unscheduled care to the house bound population of Luton.
To assist in the assessment, planning and implementation of holistic care provision.
To work with the MDT to prevent avoidable hospital admissions.
You will need to be adaptable to overcoming challenges and ensuring that the patients receive the evidence based nursing care they require and further refer onto other services that are identified to be appropriate.
Supporting other colleagues and embracing service development is fundamental to the role.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure at all times patients are treated with care and compassion.
To support the Senior Nurse in organisation and coordination of the overall care to meet clients care needs, which may be complex involving other professionals and agencies in an integrated and co-ordinated way.
To accept responsibility for those patients whose care has been delegated to them by the Community Nursing Sister or Senior Nurse and ensure continuity of the nursing care by on-going assessment.
Escalate risk as appropriate.
To deputise for the Community Nursing Sister in their absence as required.
Assess and prioritise unscheduled requests for nursing intervention and allocate to the appropriately skilled clinician as appropriate.
To refer patients to other services / agencies as appropriate.
To organise own work as delegated by the Senior Nurse.
Delegate work to junior staff and learners as required.
To assist in the planning and co-ordination off duty, covering annual leave, sickness and study leave under supervision of a Senior Clinician.
To assist in the assessment and implementation of care interventions to meet identified health needs of individuals, families and communities.
Maintain associated records.
To provide mentorship to pre- and post-registration nursing students.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure at all times patients are treated with care and compassion.
To support the Senior Nurse in organisation and coordination of the overall care to meet clients care needs, which may be complex involving other professionals and agencies in an integrated and co-ordinated way.
To accept responsibility for those patients whose care has been delegated to them by the Community Nursing Sister or Senior Nurse and ensure continuity of the nursing care by on-going assessment.
Escalate risk as appropriate.
To deputise for the Community Nursing Sister in their absence as required.
Assess and prioritise unscheduled requests for nursing intervention and allocate to the appropriately skilled clinician as appropriate.
To refer patients to other services / agencies as appropriate.
To organise own work as delegated by the Senior Nurse.
Delegate work to junior staff and learners as required.
To assist in the planning and co-ordination off duty, covering annual leave, sickness and study leave under supervision of a Senior Clinician.
To assist in the assessment and implementation of care interventions to meet identified health needs of individuals, families and communities.
Maintain associated records.
To provide mentorship to pre- and post-registration nursing students.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Degree / Diploma
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Willingness to undertake additional training in line with service development.
Desirable
- MSPP trained
- Palliative Care training
- Central line training
- Tissue Viability training
Experience
Essential
- Nursing patients with a wide range of conditions including terminal illness and physical disabilities
- Ability to organise/prioritise workload
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Awareness of requirement to report to District Nurse
- Awareness of revalidation requirements
- NMC Code of Conduct and Implication on Practice
- Knowledge of research based practice Basic I.T skills, Microsoft office, Word.
Desirable
- Community Nursing Experience and lone working
- Experience of working within a high ethnic population
- Systm0ne experience
Skills
Essential
- Clear written and verbal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to problem solve
Desirable
- Holistic assessment
- Catheterisation
- IV Therapy
- Syringe Drivers
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Degree / Diploma
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Willingness to undertake additional training in line with service development.
Desirable
- MSPP trained
- Palliative Care training
- Central line training
- Tissue Viability training
Experience
Essential
- Nursing patients with a wide range of conditions including terminal illness and physical disabilities
- Ability to organise/prioritise workload
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Awareness of requirement to report to District Nurse
- Awareness of revalidation requirements
- NMC Code of Conduct and Implication on Practice
- Knowledge of research based practice Basic I.T skills, Microsoft office, Word.
Desirable
- Community Nursing Experience and lone working
- Experience of working within a high ethnic population
- Systm0ne experience
Skills
Essential
- Clear written and verbal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to problem solve
Desirable
- Holistic assessment
- Catheterisation
- IV Therapy
- Syringe Drivers
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
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.
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.
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).
