Visa Note
While this employer offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for international candidates, you must verify your eligibility with the employer before applying. The certificate alone does not guarantee visa approval. Ensure you meet all UK visa requirements and have necessary professional registrations.
About the Job
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Community Nurse / District Nurse to join their dynamic multi-disciplinary care team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated healthcare professional to make a significant impact on community healthcare delivery in West Essex.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing highly skilled nursing care to residents of West Essex, promoting public health, reducing the effects of ill health and disability, and maximising individual independence. The role encompasses comprehensive assessment of patient/family needs, discharge planning, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of care programmes.
You will initiate palliative care packages with multi-agency providers, work as an autonomous practitioner within the Community Nursing Team, and support the delivery of care in patients’ own homes. The position requires close collaboration with system partners, Primary Care Networks, and Neighbourhood Teams as part of the out-of-hospital model of care.
Specific Duties Include:
- Undertaking comprehensive and complex patient assessments
- Leading the day-to-day management of community staff nurses
- Supporting, directing, and teaching junior team members
- Maintaining accurate nursing records according to NMC guidelines
- Organizing patient care with healthcare professionals and agencies
- Working within a 7-day a week, 365-day a year service model
Person Specification: Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration
Desirable
- District Nurse Qualification
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (V100/V300)
Person Specification: Skills and Experience
Essential
- Compression Bandaging Skills
- Palliative Care experience
- Catheter care experience
- Wound management expertise
- Proven leadership and communication skills
- Ability to manage a caseload effectively
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 level
- Prescribing skills
- Continuing Healthcare knowledge and assessment experience
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in developing and implementing care pathways
Benefits and Compensation
This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, plus 5% HCA (High Cost Area) allowance. The Trust provides an excellent pension scheme of up to 14.5% of pensionable pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
Additional benefits include 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service), staff discounts through Blue Light Card and NHS offers, an £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join the Trust, and interest-free season ticket loans for commuting.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please follow these steps:
- Visit the NHS Jobs website to complete the online application process
- Prepare your CV highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications
- Prepare a supporting statement that addresses all aspects of the person specification
- Gather documentation proving your professional registration and qualifications
- Ensure you have a UK driving license and access to a car, as this is required for the role
International Applicants Checklist:
- Verify your eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa with UK Visas and Immigration
- Obtain confirmation of your professional registration with the NMC
- Prepare criminal record certificates from any country where you have lived for 12+ months in the last 10 years
- Contact Danielle Crane (Team Lead) at Danielle.crane3@nhs.net with any questions about the application process
- Include details of your visa sponsorship requirements in your application
About the Employer
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) values and recognizes the dedication of its staff. As an employee, you will receive supervision and support to fulfill your potential, join an inclusive community through engagement events and equality networks, and access mental health and well-being services, occupational health advice, and counseling.
The Trust operates a flexible working policy available from day one for most roles, welcomes job share applications, and offers work bank opportunities to supplement income and develop skills. Their commitment to staff recognition includes awards that acknowledge hard work and dedication.
Working Environment
The community nursing service provides services between 7am and 11pm, seven days a week, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Applicants will be required to work a shift pattern within these hours, although flexibility can be discussed. The role involves visiting patients in various settings including their own homes, GP surgeries, clinics, residential homes, and community hospitals.
Please note that you will require a UK driving license and access to a car to apply for this post, as the role involves travel between different locations to provide patient care.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
- Danielle Crane, Team Lead
- Email: Danielle.crane3@nhs.net
- Phone: (Not provided)
Employer website: https://eput.nhs.uk/ (opens in a new tab)
Application Details
- Reference number: 364-A-9406-A
- Closing date: 20 January 2026
- Contract type: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Job locations: Epping ICCCT – Rectory Lane Health Center, Rectory Lane, Loughton, IG103RU
Supporting Documents
The following documents are available to download:
- 364-A-9406-JD.pdf (Job Description, 729 KB)
- 364-A-9406-PS.pdf (Person Specification, 337 KB)
Privacy Notice
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust processes personal information in accordance with data protection legislation. For detailed information on how your data will be used, please view their privacy notice: https://eput.nhs.uk/privacy-policy/ (opens in a new tab).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. International applicants must also provide criminal record certificates from any country where they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Certificate of Sponsorship
The employer offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible international candidates. For further information on the UK visa process, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (opens in a new tab). Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to the criminal record certificate requirement.