East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
District Nurse/Junior Sister
The closing date is 20 November 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the IP3 Community Team for a 1 year fixed term full time Senior Community Nurse. We are seeking a caring and motivated nurse to join our professional and dynamic IP3 Community Nursing Team, led by a band 7 nurse lead.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside a band 7 nurse lead and two other band 6 senior nurses to manage a caseload of community patients and a team of band 3-5 clinical staff. This is a Fixed term role until 1st September 2027.

Experience of palliative care, wound management, venepuncture and catheter management will be an advantage. Although you will be supported in the teams with a comprehensive tailored induction dependant on experience. We offer a variety of training to gain additional skills and maintain clinical knowledge.

You will be using a wide range of nursing skills and will need to be confident in their assessment and in their ability to provide safe, effective treatments in a community setting. Integrated Neighbourhood Teams consist of Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Generic Workers, Assistant Practitioners, Social Workers, and Independent Wellbeing Practitioners. The teams provide holistic assessments and treatments for patients in their own homes, whilst reducing hospital admissions and supporting timely discharges.

Main duties of the job
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

About us
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes.
Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.
Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 11 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: NDD-000262
Job locations: Constantine House, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2DH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical and supervisory leadership to junior staff and students within the team
• To be responsible for the day-to-day planning and delivery of the nursing service within the community healthcare team
• To manage a caseload of patients with multiple and complex needs, using evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions with the patient at the centre
• To provide specialist nursing input into planning, development and evaluation of clinical services within the team

For further information about this role please contact: Hollie Rackham - hollie.rackham@esneft.nhs.uk

Working at ESNEFT
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on sponsorship we are unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold. Full guidance on sponsorship can be found Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Notes
Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
In line with AfC Terms and Conditions new entrants to NHS will commence on the entry level of the salary.
If you require any information in an alternative format or have any access needs for the application process, please contact us.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse level 1
• Assessor/mentorship preparation; ENB 998 or equivalent
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of working within an NHS community service
• Must have a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle or viable alternative

Desirable

• Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification
• Consultation skills
• Coaching skills
• Additional leadership qualification
• Leg ulcer management qualification
• District Nurse qualification

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of working at the relevant level within the community setting
• Management of complex patients

Desirable

• Cannulation / IV Therapy administration

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.

Employer details
Employer name: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Constantine House, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2DH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ipswich EAST INT manager, Hollie Rackham, Hollie.Rackham@esneft.nhs.uk