Key Responsibilities:
Be responsible for a delegated caseload following initial assessment by the registered staff,
carrying out interventions, including goal setting, outcomes, risk assessment & discharge.
To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere
to them, particularly administration of medicine and moving and handling.
To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for
audit purposes.
To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting,
assessing and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register.
To supervise pre-registration students, Band 3 and 2 and unregistered staff.
To employ professional curiosity in your day-to-day role and act upon any findings
appropriately.
Contribute to the team/service development with the assistance of clinicians and Team
Lead
Participate in team meetings to ensure effective exchange of information within the
multidisciplinary team for optimum care/goal planning and coordination of care delivery
Build relationships to promote seamless care
Maintain accurate record keeping
Participate in clinical audit and service developments
Work within an multidisciplinary framework, undertaking a key-working role for non
complex patients as triaged by registered staff
Liaise closely with medical, nursing, allied health professional, social care, acute and
voluntary sector staff to promote greater understanding of the Falls Prevention Service
Implement, evaluate and modify intervention as directed
Monitor progress, taking account of the environment and adjust own clinical interventions
accordingly.
Undertake risk assessments as part of everyday clinical practice, complete relevant
documentation and seek guidance as necessary
Follow the treatment plan and feedback on progress and highlight need for re
assessment when needed.
Contribute to delegated assessments
Plan home visits and case conferences as directed
Once a programme is established, hand over patients as appropriate to other
multidisciplinary team members / support
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex.
We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
27 May 2026
Agenda for change
Band 4
£28,392 to £31,157 a year
Permanent
Full-time
NDD-000880
Hawkwell Court
London
Greater London
E4 6PF
United Kingdom
Assistant Practitioner Nursing — North East London NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Integrated Care Team (ICT North) in Chingford, Waltham Forest, for a compassionate and skilled individual to join our dedicated team as an Assistant Practitioner in Nursing. This permanent position is full-time, offering 37.5 hours per week, with a salary aligned to Band 4 (£28,392 – £31,157, pro-rated for less than full-time). The role is based at Hawkwell Court and focuses on delivering high-quality nursing care to adults in community settings, including patients’ homes, clinics, and residential care facilities.
About North East London NHS Foundation Trust
North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) is dedicated to providing high-quality integrated care to the communities we serve. Our values centre on compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in patient care. We prioritise creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every team member is empowered to thrive. By joining us, you’ll be part of an organisation that makes a meaningful impact on people’s lives every day.
The Role
As an Assistant Practitioner in Nursing, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of person-centred care to adults in community settings. Working closely with caseload managers and a wider multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to enhancing patients’ health and independence while supporting the management of long-term conditions and rehabilitation programmes. Your role will be vital in promoting patient wellbeing and ensuring the highest standards of care.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
Why Join Us?
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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 include mandatory 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 focusing on 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).
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High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) 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).
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Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
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Assistant Practitioner Nursing — North East London NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Integrated Care Team (ICT North) in Chingford, Waltham Forest, for a compassionate and skilled individual to join our dedicated team as an Assistant Practitioner in Nursing. This permanent position is full-time, offering 37.5 hours per week, with a salary aligned to Band 4 (£28,392 – £31,157, pro-rated for less than full-time). The role is based at Hawkwell Court and focuses on delivering high-quality nursing care to adults in community settings, including patients’ homes, clinics, and residential care facilities.
About North East London NHS Foundation Trust
North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) is dedicated to providing high-quality integrated care to the communities we serve. Our values centre on compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in patient care. We prioritise creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every team member is empowered to thrive. By joining us, you’ll be part of an organisation that makes a meaningful impact on people’s lives every day.
The Role
As an Assistant Practitioner in Nursing, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of person-centred care to adults in community settings. Working closely with caseload managers and a wider multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to enhancing patients’ health and independence while supporting the management of long-term conditions and rehabilitation programmes. Your role will be vital in promoting patient wellbeing and ensuring the highest standards of care.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
Why Join Us?
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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 include mandatory 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 focusing on 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).
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High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) 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).
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Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
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Qualifications
Experience
Qualifications
Experience
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.
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Hawkwell Court
London
Greater London
E4 6PF
United Kingdom
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)






NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Hawkwell Court
London
Greater London
E4 6PF
United Kingdom
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)






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