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Central London Community Health Trust

Community Nurse Twilight

The closing date is 23 April 2026

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Job summary

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

Are you a nurse looking for a supportive team and the opportunity to develop new skills? This is an exciting time to join the community nursing service in West Herts.

We are developing new community pathways which will support the delivery of more care in people's homes, and to enable us to do this we have a range of new learning and development opportunities available through the CLCH Academy.

To provide skilled nursing care working under the supervision of the Community Nurse Team Lead and Deputy Team Lead to patients in a variety of community settings.

The post holder will undertake community nursing duties involving delivery of nursing services and holistic assessments of patients health needs using a person centred approach. This includes providing quality and seamless nursing care to housebound patients and being proactive in coordinating their care needs as appropriate, avoiding unnecessary admission to hospital or long term care institutions.

In addition, the post holder will be involved in facilitating self- care for patients with long term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery.

Main duties of the job

  • To give skilled nursing care, based on principles of best practice and clinical evidence. This includes: Chronic disease management, end of life care, continence promotion and wound management. Specific skills include phlebotomy, administration of medication via syringe drivers and intravenous therapy, PEG management, urinary catheterisation and tracheostomy suctioning.
  • Act as a Named Nurse with the support and supervision of the DN Team Lead. To take continued responsibility for the holistic health needs assessment including care planning, evaluation and appropriate implementation of health care and ensuring continuity of care following referral from acute care, rehabilitation units, GPs and other agencies.
  • Undertake comprehensive assessment of the physical, psychological and social care needs of patients using the Single Assessment Process and including the needs of carers. To provide individualised and person centred care plans that provide monitoring and promotion of self-care to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions
  • Act as the patient's advocate and to facilitate the patient's own choices with regard to nursing care, promoting independence and self-care, as appropriate.
  • To identify and record new problems and other relevant information reporting back to the DN Team Lead as appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous records in accordance with Trust and NMC guidelines.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-HERTS-7851925

Job locations

The Forum

The Marlowes

Hemel Hempstead

HP1 1DN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered NHS qualification
  • Willingness to undertake training as appropriate.

Desirable

  • Evidence of other post - registration education and training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a health or social care setting
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.

Desirable

  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Experience with the NHS patient information database (SystmOne)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of NHS
  • Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.
  • An awareness of risk management
  • Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships.
  • Self management skills-managing time and workload.
  • Ability to work in a team and to supervise the work of others.
  • Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral.
  • Knowledge of local health needs strategies.

Other

Essential

  • Car Driver, Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered NHS qualification
  • Willingness to undertake training as appropriate.

Desirable

  • Evidence of other post - registration education and training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a health or social care setting
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.

Desirable

  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Experience with the NHS patient information database (SystmOne)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of NHS
  • Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.
  • An awareness of risk management
  • Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships.
  • Self management skills-managing time and workload.
  • Ability to work in a team and to supervise the work of others.
  • Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral.
  • Knowledge of local health needs strategies.

Other

Essential

  • Car Driver, Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

The Forum

The Marlowes

Hemel Hempstead

HP1 1DN


Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

The Forum

The Marlowes

Hemel Hempstead

HP1 1DN


Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Locality Manager

Jacinth Morrison

jacinth.morrison@nhs.net

02081025884

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-HERTS-7851925

Job locations

The Forum

The Marlowes

Hemel Hempstead

HP1 1DN


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