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Job SummaryWould you be interested in a career within the NHS as a Band 4 Nursing Assistant Practitioner, part or full time, 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 jobWe are looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic person who has excellent communication, IT literate and problem solving skills alongside a passion for patient centered care. You will work corporately within our Primary Care Team and will be supporting the Community Nurses in Mid Bedfordshire and the wider MDT to with provide high quality care to housebound residents who live with a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.About UsOur Trust is known for offering excellent training, personal development programmes, supportive coaching and competency frameworks; to enhance skills and career development which meet the goals and aspirations of the individual. Nursing Associates are encouraged to apply to support the delivery of quality community care.DetailsDate posted01 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number363-CHB7336252Job locationsShefford Health CentreHitchin RoadSheffordSG17 5FSJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and assist colleagues cover service needs, which will include working across the wider integrated team. Access to a car in order to carry out service duties is essential.A full induction programme will be provided.The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the working pattern will include a variety of rotational shifts which will include weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.Job DescriptionJob responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and assist colleagues cover service needs, which will include working across the wider integrated team. Access to a car in order to carry out service duties is essential.A full induction programme will be provided.The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the working pattern will include a variety of rotational shifts which will include weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.Person SpecificationOtherEssentialCar Driver Motivated to providing the highest standards of care in a changing service Able to work on an internal rotation shift basis and flexible working Awareness of equal opportunities in the workplace Able to work within the accountability framework Personal IntegrityEducation/ Qualification/ TrainingEssentialBand 4 AP qualification GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalentDesirableCommunity experienceExperienceEssentialWork experience relevant to the post Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour Working within a multidisciplinary team environment Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive informationKnowledge and SkillsEssentialKnowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to assess, plan, implement and monitor carePerson SpecificationEssentialKnowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to assess, plan, implement and monitor careDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast London NHS Foundation TrustAddressShefford Health CentreHitchin RoadSheffordSG17 5FSEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameEast London NHS Foundation TrustAddressShefford Health CentreHitchin RoadSheffordSG17 5FSEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)LNKD1_UKTJ #J-18808-Ljbffr