Community Specialist Practitioner

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Community Specialist Practitioner The closing date is 06 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you an experienced and enthusiastic nurse looking to make a real difference within community services? We are seeking a highly motivated Community Specialist Practitioner to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. As a Community Specialist Practitioner, you will provide expert clinical leadership, case management, and specialist assessment for patients with complex health needs within the community setting. You will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and partner agencies to promote independence and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. The successful candidate will demonstrate advanced clinical skills, excellent communication and decision-making abilities, and a passion for delivering innovative, evidence-based care. *Proposed Interview date : 16th November 2026* Main duties of the job The Specialist Practitioner will work within the Integrated team of Community Nurses, Therapists, CPNs and Social Workers. You will have responsibility for ensuring all health and social care needs are met to improve health outcomes, functional status and quality of life. This will lead to increased patient choice and prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital and reduce the stay of necessary hospital admissions. About us A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Caring, Pioneering and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you. Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud. The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment. Details Date posted 26 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 812-26-SC-ICT-03 Job locations Hoddesdon Health Centre 34 High Street Hoddesdon EN11 8BQ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The post-holder will be an excellent communicator and work well both individually and within a team. You will be patient focused and have the ability to undertake clinical assessments to arrive at a differential diagnosis, start, plan and evaluate ca