Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Community Staff Nurse

The closing date is 02 July 2025

Job summary

We currently have a 22.5 hour vacancy in The Vale District Nursing Teams., based in Shaftesbury community hospital. You will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills when clinically caring for complex patients in the community setting.

We offer dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development with a comprehensive and structured induction programme and training. An excellent preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and the chance to further your career in a nurse led environment.

The Staff Nurse post is a full-time role, we would be flexible and accept part time applications with a minimum of 15 hours. We have a variety of flexible shifts listed below.

Early - 07.30 - 15.30

Late - 12.30 - 20.30

Nights - 20.15 - 07.45

Weekend and public holidays at enhanced pay!

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

Main duties of the job

We are committed to providing excellent standards of care for our patients and we know that to enable us to do this, the continuous professional development of staff in a supportive environment has to be a top priority for us and it is!

You will need enthusiasm and a commitment to provide the highest standards of care to patients, relative and carers, and the ability to provide professional clinical leadership. You will need to have an interest in working with older people and have good communication and organisational skills.

In return we can also offer you:

Pay enhancements for weekend and bank holiday working

NHS pension scheme

Holiday pay of up to 33 days, plus bank holidays pro rata, dependent on service

NHS discount and salary sacrifice scheme

Not forgetting our unique selling point - our Trust beach huts located along the famous Sandbanks coastline.

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.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of theirlives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a widerange of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or verygood 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 urbanlocations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots ofways 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 testamentto our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe inequal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, whereeveryone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be thebest version of ourselves.

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

Details

Date posted

18 June 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-C098.25

Job locations

D/N Hub Westminster Memorial Hospital

Magdalene Lane

Shaftesbury

SP7 8BD


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 offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals 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

When completing your application please make sure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your skills and experience apply to this post.

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 offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals 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

When completing your application please make sure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your skills and experience apply to this post.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • Teaching Qualification or willingness to undertake
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current developments in nursing

Desirable

  • Experience of research or audit
  • Mentorship Course - NVQ Assessor

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Able to use a computer to basic standard for inputting information and obtaining results
  • Participate in staff development

Additional skills held by post holder

Essential

  • Current wound care and palliative care knowledge

Key Skills

Essential

  • A car and use of a car is essential for role

Desirable

  • To manage own time
Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • Teaching Qualification or willingness to undertake
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current developments in nursing

Desirable

  • Experience of research or audit
  • Mentorship Course - NVQ Assessor

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Able to use a computer to basic standard for inputting information and obtaining results
  • Participate in staff development

Additional skills held by post holder

Essential

  • Current wound care and palliative care knowledge

Key Skills

Essential

  • A car and use of a car is essential for role

Desirable

  • To manage own time

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

D/N Hub Westminster Memorial Hospital

Magdalene Lane

Shaftesbury

SP7 8BD


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

D/N Hub Westminster Memorial Hospital

Magdalene Lane

Shaftesbury

SP7 8BD


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

District Nurse

Danni Lamb

Daniella.Lamb@nhs.net

07769886672

Details

Date posted

18 June 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-C098.25

Job locations

D/N Hub Westminster Memorial Hospital

Magdalene Lane

Shaftesbury

SP7 8BD


Supporting documents

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