Community Staff Nurse

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 16 April 2025

Job summary

We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic, professional individual to come and work with our amazing District Nursing Teams across Poole Bay area to support the health of our community.

We have a Part-time vacancy in the Shore District Nursing team working from Parkstone Towers Medical Centre

As a community staff nurse you will be providing nursing care to patient in their own home. We provide a wide and varied level of care to patient in their home. This means we have highly skilled workforce, successful candidates will be supported with upskilling and training.

There will be an expectation for the successful candidates to work weekends, late shifts and bank holidays pro rata. Our late shift covers until 8pm.

We would welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality person centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity.

To undertake assessment of patients / service users care needs and develop a programmes of care as part of the wider multi-disciplinary care team.

To provide advice to patients/ service users and carers regarding their care. To plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in a range of settings.

To provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical support to students and junior staff in the team.

To assess the needs of patients in a variety of settings and formulate a plan of care. This may involve liaison with carers, other health professionals, GP's, consultants, hospital nurses, social workers, hospice staff, specialist nurses, voluntary and statutory workers.

To provide evidence based nursing care to a defined patient caseload with the support of the District Nurse.

Preceptorship

We would welcome applications from newly qualified *nurses/occupational therapists/ physiotherapists and we providea very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£17,982 to £21,889 a year p.a

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-C489.24

Job locations

Parkstone Towers Medical Centre

Mansfield RD

Poole

BH14 0DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • Registered General \Nurse
  • Evidence of recent Study

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

  • Community experience would be an advantage

Skills

Essential

  • Effective and will team player
  • Good communication oral and written skills
  • Current driving licence/ Access to use of a car

Additional skills

Essential

  • Current wound care and palliative care knowledge
Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • Registered General \Nurse
  • Evidence of recent Study

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

  • Community experience would be an advantage

Skills

Essential

  • Effective and will team player
  • Good communication oral and written skills
  • Current driving licence/ Access to use of a car

Additional skills

Essential

  • Current wound care and palliative care knowledge

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parkstone Towers Medical Centre

Mansfield RD

Poole

BH14 0DJ


Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parkstone Towers Medical Centre

Mansfield RD

Poole

BH14 0DJ


Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

District Nurse

Liz Tate

liz.tate1@nhs.net

07795640345

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£17,982 to £21,889 a year p.a

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-C489.24

Job locations

Parkstone Towers Medical Centre

Mansfield RD

Poole

BH14 0DJ


Supporting documents

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