Job summary
Applications for this vacancy are restricted to current Trust employees only.
STSFT are seeking enthusiastic and
motivated community staff nurses who
wish to develop their careers in District Nursing by studying for the Community
Specialist Practice District Nursing Post Graduate Diploma/MA Community Specialist
Practice District Nursing to commence Sept 2025 for 51 weeks or by undertaking the DN
apprenticeship and remaining in their current B5 role for the duration of the 18-month
course also commencing September 2025.
Both
full time (SPQ) and part time (DN apprenticeship) include clinical skills and
V300 modules as well as developing leadership and management skills.
Candidates
will be asked for their preferred route at interview, but this is not
guaranteed.
SPQ
students will be seconded for the duration of the course (12months), while
apprentice DNs will remain in a B5 post for the duration of the apprenticeship
(18months).
Applicants
must meet the following criteria to apply:
- Have an NMC-valid registration as a
registered adult nurse.
- Currently working in District Nursing.
- Up to date with mandatory training.
- Full driving license and use of car.
The
following are desirable criteria and may be used for selection:
- Minimum, 1 years post registration
and preferably community nursing experience.
- Leadership and management skills.
If
you have any queries regarding either route of study please contact Hazel
Robertson, Matron on 01912831462.
Main duties of the job
As an
apprentice District Nurse or SPQ student, the post holder undertakes both a
taught course leading to a recordable District Nursing qualification and a
period of taught practice with a qualified District Nursing Sister.
Both
programmes are designed to prepare the individual to undertake the following
duties:
- To have
overall responsibility for the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation
of District Nursing Care as detailed in the District Nursing Specification.
- To provide
effective management and leadership to all members of the nursing team,
including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, training and development.
- To
contribute to and actively participate in service development based on
identified needs and driven by the national and local health care agendas.
- To
prescribe effectively as a non-medical prescriber.
- To be able
to work at an advanced level of clinical decision making.
On successful completion of either course candidates will be guaranteed an interview for vacant Band 6 District Nurse posts, if they are unsuccessful in gaining a Band 6 DN post they will be guaranteed a band 5 staff nurse post in the Trust until future opportunities arise.
Please note: holidays for the SPQ are fixed in line with the University calendar with no flexibility.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Student
District Nurse the post holder undertakes both a taught course leading to a
recordable Specialist Practitioner (District Nursing) qualification and a
period of taught practice with a qualified District Nursing Sister/Practice
Teacher.
The post
holder is sponsored / seconded (internal applicants only) to attend Teesside
University for a period of 51 weeks (full time) and during this time the
individual completes the BSc (Hons) Community Specialist Practice (District
Nursing).
As an
apprentice District Nurse, the post holder undertakes both a taught course
leading to a recordable District Nursing qualification and a period of taught
practice with a qualified District Nursing Sister.
The post
holder remains in a community staff nurse post and attends University to gain
theoretical skills as well as learning
practical skills whilst working alongside a qualified DN Sister.
The programme is designed to
prepare the individual to undertake the following duties:
- To have
overall responsibility for the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation
of District Nursing Care as detailed in the District Nursing Specification.
- To provide
effective management and leadership to all members of the nursing team,
including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, training and development.
- To
contribute to and actively participate in service development based on
identified needs and driven by the national and local health care agendas.
- To
prescribe effectively from the Nurse Formulary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Student
District Nurse the post holder undertakes both a taught course leading to a
recordable Specialist Practitioner (District Nursing) qualification and a
period of taught practice with a qualified District Nursing Sister/Practice
Teacher.
The post
holder is sponsored / seconded (internal applicants only) to attend Teesside
University for a period of 51 weeks (full time) and during this time the
individual completes the BSc (Hons) Community Specialist Practice (District
Nursing).
As an
apprentice District Nurse, the post holder undertakes both a taught course
leading to a recordable District Nursing qualification and a period of taught
practice with a qualified District Nursing Sister.
The post
holder remains in a community staff nurse post and attends University to gain
theoretical skills as well as learning
practical skills whilst working alongside a qualified DN Sister.
The programme is designed to
prepare the individual to undertake the following duties:
- To have
overall responsibility for the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation
of District Nursing Care as detailed in the District Nursing Specification.
- To provide
effective management and leadership to all members of the nursing team,
including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, training and development.
- To
contribute to and actively participate in service development based on
identified needs and driven by the national and local health care agendas.
- To
prescribe effectively from the Nurse Formulary.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- General nursing experience.
- Must be working as a community staff nurse in District Nursing.
Desirable
- Community Nursing experience.
- Recent mentorship experience.
- Leadership experience.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Effective Time Management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability and confidence to work using own initiative both alone and as part of a team.
- Multi-disciplinary collaborative working.
- Car driver / Use of car / valid UK driving license.
- Demonstrates evidence of leadership and ongoing professional development.
- Excellence in clinical care skills relevant to the post.
Desirable
- Experience of community Health and Social Care systems.
- Evidence of recent involvement in change management.
- Experience of managing team.
- Evidence of ensuring quality and patient safety.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of significant professional development.
- IT skills.
Desirable
- Use of electronic record systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse.
- NMC Registration.
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude towards working in Primary Care.
- Flexible working.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- General nursing experience.
- Must be working as a community staff nurse in District Nursing.
Desirable
- Community Nursing experience.
- Recent mentorship experience.
- Leadership experience.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Effective Time Management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability and confidence to work using own initiative both alone and as part of a team.
- Multi-disciplinary collaborative working.
- Car driver / Use of car / valid UK driving license.
- Demonstrates evidence of leadership and ongoing professional development.
- Excellence in clinical care skills relevant to the post.
Desirable
- Experience of community Health and Social Care systems.
- Evidence of recent involvement in change management.
- Experience of managing team.
- Evidence of ensuring quality and patient safety.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of significant professional development.
- IT skills.
Desirable
- Use of electronic record systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse.
- NMC Registration.
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude towards working in Primary Care.
- Flexible working.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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