Student Specialist Community Nurse

Job summary
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic registered children's nurse looking to develop your career as a Specialist Community Nurse?

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking passionate individuals to undertake the BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Nursing Programme.

This exciting development opportunity will enable you to gain the knowledge, skills and professional attributes required to become a Specialist Community Nurse within community services.

Working closely with the Higher Education Institute, Practice Supervisor, Practice Assessor and Professional Lead, you will undertake a structured programme of academic and clinical learning.

Throughout your training you will develop the expertise required to deliver safe, effective, evidence-based care and support individuals, families and communities.

This role is an excellent opportunity for registered nurses who are committed to lifelong learning, professional development and improving outcomes for patients receiving care in the community.

Main duties of the job

• Attend all university teaching sessions and successfully complete academic assignments and assessments.
• Work alongside experienced Specialist Community Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team in community settings.
• Develop and demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical learning to clinical practice.
• Work with your Practice Assessor to develop and achieve agreed learning objectives.
• Identify your own learning and development needs and actively seek opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code.
• Contribute to quality improvement, audit and research activities within community services.
• Support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care while developing specialist clinical and leadership skills.

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.

Details
Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year, per annum, pro-rata
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 448-CCYP-8130934
Job locations: The Oak Tree Centre, Huntingdon, PE29 7HN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities

• Attend all required university learning sessions and complete coursework, assignments and assessments within agreed timeframes.
• Maintain regular communication with your Practice Assessor and participate in the development of a clinical learning programme that supports academic and practice learning.
• Demonstrate the integration of prior nursing knowledge and experience into specialist community nursing practice.
• Work towards achieving all programme competencies and learning outcomes.
• Develop new clinical and professional skills through supervised practice and reflective learning.
• Identify and raise any concerns regarding academic or clinical progress at the earliest opportunity.
• Take responsibility for identifying personal and professional development needs.

Professional Responsibilities

• Adhere to the NMC Code and all professional standards of practice.
• Maintain patient, family and staff confidentiality in accordance with Caldicott Principles and information governance requirements.
• Follow Trust and university procedures for reporting sickness or absence.
• Submit expenses claims in a timely manner where applicable.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision and learning reviews.

Research and Quality Improvement

• Participate in research, audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities as appropriate.
• Apply evidence-based practice principles within clinical learning environments.

Governance and Compliance

• Maintain professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council throughout the training programme.
• Comply with Trust policies relating to risk management, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, information governance and health and safety.
• Participate in mandatory training and any additional role-specific development programmes.
• Engage in clinical and management supervision.
• Support relevant emergency preparedness and business continuity arrangements.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse or Midwife current NMC registration on part 1 or 2 of the register.
• First level degree or equivalent.
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level)

Desirable

• Practice Supervisor / Practice Assessor Qualification

Experience
Essential

• Ability to work in partnership with other agencies
• Knowledge of legislation, national and local policy related to specialist area

Desirable

• Ability to confidently engage in formal teaching sessions

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of health and safety guidelines, including risk assessment.
• Able to identify with the Trusts commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Skills
Essential

• Good communication skills both verbal and written

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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
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.

Employer details
Employer name: East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address: The Oak Tree Centre, Huntingdon, PE29 7HN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Practice Educator, Jenni Sherman, jenni.sherman@nhs.net