Community Staff Nurse

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare is seeking Band 5 community Staff Nurses to join our busy District Nursing teams in Bournemouth. We welcome dynamic and motivated individuals, offering full training and support, including a Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals. Join a thriving team making a difference in our communities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive and have access to a car.
• Employment requires a valid right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard nursing care to people in their homes.
• Work includes wound care, palliative care, and IV drug administration.
• Participate in weekends, late shifts, and bank holidays.

Skills

Wound care

Palliative care

IV drug administration

Medication/injection administration

Diabetes management

Job description

Our busy District Nursing teams along the coast of sunny Bournemouth are looking for Band 5 community Staff Nurses to join their teams. Applicants can be newly qualified or experienced, as full training and support will be offered.

We are looking for dynamic, motivated individuals who wish to provide high-standard nursing care to people in their own homes.

The successful individual must be able to drive and have access to a car.

Please note: visa sponsorship for this role is not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

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 can present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

The role includes wound care, palliative care, IV drug administration, medication/injection administration, diabetes management, and other diverse skills.

We have both full and part-time vacancies available. The successful candidates will be expected to work weekends, late shifts, and bank holidays pro-rata. Our late shift covers until 8 pm.

With excellent links to local universities, the training and development we offer is first class, allowing rapid upskilling and support with new skills. Newly qualified staff will have access to a preceptorship program and a clinical upskilling program to support their transition from student to RGN.

We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and provide a comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals.

At Dorset HealthCare, we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, inpatient facilities, and a wide range of community and mental health services for nearly 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one reason the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. 95% of patients and 89% of staff report positive experiences with our services. Whether you work in bustling market towns, vibrant urban areas, seaside spots, or the rolling hills of Dorset, you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of our success. We believe in equal opportunities and celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome, authentic, and encouraged to be their best.

Working with us, you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and help us improve every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise.

For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Danya Bircham
Job title: Lead District Nurse
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Philippa Doney
Team Lead
Telephone: [phone]