Job Summary
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, taken jointly with Anglia Ruskin University.
Applications
Applications will be accepted until: 05-10-2025.
Interviews will be held on: 27-10-2025 and 28-10-2025. Candidates will be expected to deliver a presentation along with the interviews.
Admission requirements
* 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 at level 6.
* Satisfactory references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) screening.
Main duties
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.
About Us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT places importance on welcoming and inducting new starters. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month with a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory and systems training and equipment allocation. Induction may include meetings with the executive team and senior managers and drop-in sessions focused on engagement, health and wellbeing. Induction location: Trust head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post is subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period unless currently part way through a probationary period or a bank staff member.
Sponsorship and Regulations
* High Cost Area Supplement: 15% of basic salary (minimum £4,714; maximum £5,941 per annum, pro rata for part-time).
* Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those meeting visa eligibility. See gov.uk for details.
* Disclosure checks and UK registration requirements apply.
Details
* Date posted: 29 August 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change – Band 5
* Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per year, plus HCAS
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Location: CEME, Marsh Way, Rainham, RM13 8GQ
Job responsibilities (additional information)
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to align your application with these documents. We welcome applicants even if you do not meet all criteria; development needs can be discussed at interview.
References and Use of AI
* References should be from your most recent employer; one must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Provide professional emails for referees. References are not requested before interviews.
* Use of AI: Applications should be written by the applicant. If AI tools are used, the application may be rejected as part of the assessment process. Support is available for declared disabilities.
If you are interested in joining NELFT, apply now!
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