Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Community Staff Nurse

The closing date is 23 July 2025

Job summary

We have an opportunity for enthusiastic & motivated Registered Nurses to join our District Nursing Team within Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospital NHS.

We are looking to recruit a nurse who is committed to delivering high standards of care, be able to work as a team player & have the confidence to work independently without direct supervision.

We have multiple opportunities across our seven District Nursing teams.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to provide nursing care to patients within their own homes & clinic settings.

You must have effective communication & interpersonal skills & be prepared to work flexibly & collaboratively to meet the needs of the service & demonstrate a willingness to extend & develop your existing skills.

Due to the nature of the work it is essential that you have a full driving license and a car with business insurance.

To assist in the on-going assessment of users in order to determine theirindividual needs/requirements based on a model of care.

To plan and implement the nursing care with the co-operation andinvolvement of users and carers where appropriate.

To demonstrate, teach and advise users and carers on self-care, safety andpromotion of good health by utilising all opportunities for health promotion and education.

To participate in clinical supervision.

To evaluate the condition of users and the effectiveness of care provided and initiate any further action required.

To report and, where necessary, initiate emergency action with regard tochanges in users condition or behaviour.

To give professional advice and support as necessary to nursing colleagues.

To utilise a questioning approach to nursing and have an appreciation ofrelevant clinical research findings.

To assist effective communication within the clinical environment and within the Nursing Team.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-CT-7247682

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell/Birmingham

B71 4HJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General / Adult Nurse.
  • Good standard of general education

Written skills

Essential

  • Evidence of good written skills
  • Evidence of excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skill

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working individually and as part of a team
  • Experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care needs
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General / Adult Nurse.
  • Good standard of general education

Written skills

Essential

  • Evidence of good written skills
  • Evidence of excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skill

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working individually and as part of a team
  • Experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care needs

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell/Birmingham

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell/Birmingham

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Education Lead- District Nursing

Emily Hobbs

emilyhobbs1@nhs.net

07816534018

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-CT-7247682

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell/Birmingham

B71 4HJ


Supporting documents

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