Community Staff Nurse

Job overview

Working with the District Nursing team, you’ll provide high-quality care in people’s homes so that they can receive safe, effective support and maintain their independence. Based on the role outlined in this position plays an important part in supporting patients with a wide range of health needs and ensuring care is tailored to their individual circumstances.

You’ll work closely with patients, families, carers and a range of health and care professionals to assess needs, plan care and deliver evidence-based nursing interventions. The role offers opportunities to develop your skills, work autonomously and contribute to service improvement within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

• Assess patients’ needs and develop personalised care plans
• Deliver a range of nursing interventions and treatments safely and effectively
• Work with patients, carers and partner organisations to coordinate care
• Maintain accurate clinical records and promote high standards of care
• Support service improvements and contribute to the development of colleagues and learners
• Registered Nurse qualification and current professional registration
• Understanding of community nursing, patient assessment and evidence-based practice
• Experience working within a healthcare setting and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive conversations with care
• Commitment to learning, professional development and delivering compassionate care

We value fairness, respect and inclusion, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities who share our commitment to excellent patient care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job role for more information.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.