Community Staff Nurse

Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a strong work/life balance? Do you want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team? Would you like the chance to care for people in their own homes?

We are currently seeking highly motivated Community Staff Nurses to join our well-established District Nursing Team at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced nurses who are passionate about delivering safe, high-quality care in the community setting.

Our District Nursing team operates across six networks, delivering a broad range of skilled nursing care to patients primarily in their own homes. The team consists of qualified District Nurses, Senior Nurses, Staff Nurses, and Clinical Support Workers, all working autonomously to meet complex healthcare needs.

Please note: This advert requires current and active Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered General Nurse Registration

**This advert may be closed early should we receive a large amount of applications**

Main duties of the job

The Community Staff Nurse will contribute to a nursing culture that embraces change, fosters innovation, and remains open to new ideas and approaches to care.

This will be achieved by:

• Actively participating in the development and delivery of a person-centred care that respects the rights, preferences, and contributions of patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Communicating confidently and effectively with patients and colleagues, demonstrating strong listening skills and contributing positively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Building and maintaining collaborative, respectful working relationships across all levels of care.
• Recognising and responding appropriately to conflict, supporting its resolution to promote a healthy and respectful working environment.
• Keeping up to date with relevant national and regional healthcare priorities and initiatives, and applying this knowledge to practice.
• Engaging fully in the individual performance review process and taking ownership of personal and professional development.
• Participating in Clinical Supervision to support reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Acting as a professional and positive ambassador for the Trust at all times.
• Demonstrating a consistent commitment to the Trusts values and behaviours, ensuring these are reflected in all aspects of professional practice, communication, and patient care.
• Striving for continuous improvement in the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Units 1 & 2 Pioneer Court

Castleford

West Yorkshire

WF10 5QU

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Units 1 & 2 Pioneer Court

Castleford

West Yorkshire

WF10 5QU

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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