Student District Nurse | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	21 Awst 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£31,049 - £37,796 Up to mid point Band 5 per annum plus HCAS
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	20 Medi 2025
Lleoliad:	Rainham, RM13 8GQ
Cwmni:	North East London NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd:	Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7390946/395-CC241-25

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NELFT is looking for 3 highly motivated qualified nurses interested in undertaking the Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner qualification (DNSPQ) in January 2026.You will be given a fixed term contract with NELFT to undertake a one-year full-time course.

The course is taken jointly with Anglia Ruskin University.



Applications will be accepted until:05-10-2025.

Interviewswill be held on:27-10-2025and28-10-2025.

Candidates will be expected to deliver a presentation along with the interviews.

The admission criteria for the course meet NMC standards (NMC 2022) and the applicant must: - be a NMC registered nurse (level 1) with relevant professional registration, capable of safe and effective practice at the level of proficiency appropriate to the NMC approved Community Nursing Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) programme. - meet the NMC (2018) requirements to undertake V300 independent prescribing, including being registered with the NMC for a minimum of one year. - have the academic capability to study at level seven, therefore should have undertaken some study ay level 6.



Further requirements: Satisfactory references, Disclosure and Barring Service Screening,






The post of Specialist Community Practitioner Sponsorship Student is a development post building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a recordable/recognised qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will includemandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.



Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).



High Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a pro rata for part time).



Sponsorship

Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.



Supporting Our Communities

At NELFT, we are committed to supporting and investing in our local communities. As part of this, we are prioritising applications from individuals who live within the areas we serve. This helps us build a workforce that truly reflects the diverse populations we care for, improves our ability to provide culturally informed services, and strengthens local employment opportunities. By recruiting locally, we aim to foster a more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable health and care system.



References

Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.



If you like the sound of working with NELFT, don’t waste a moment and apply now!


This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025