Community Staff Nurse

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Community Staff Nurse to join the Integrated Care Team in Dorchester. This permanent position involves working closely with experienced nurse teams to deliver high-quality care in patients' homes. The role offers flexible shift patterns and requires an Enhanced DBS check. Applicants will help manage acute and chronic needs and support patient wellbeing, making a significant impact on health outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Induction programme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Experience in community nursing preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality person-centred care.
• Manage acute and chronic nursing needs.
• Identify care needs and monitor conditions.
• Support patients' independence and deliver end-of-life care.

Skills

Person-centred care approach

Chronic condition management

Effective communication

Assessment of care needs

Therapeutic relationships

Job description

Overview

Dorset HealthCare are seeking a Community Staff Nurse to join our vibrant and innovative Integrated Care Team in Mid Dorset, in the District and Community Nurse team in Dorchester. The post is for a permanent position.

You would work alongside our experienced Community Nurse Teams helping to provide a high-quality standard of care for patients in their own homes.

We can be flexible with shift patterns as long as the service needs are met between hours of 08:00-20:00 with some attractive weekend enhanced pay.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery which always considers people’s safety, privacy and dignity whilst promoting and embodying the Trust’s values. Undertake assessment of patients’ care needs, and develop programmes of care as part of the wider multi-disciplinary care team.
• Manage acute and chronic nursing needs, develop strong, therapeutic relationships with patients and work closely with community partners to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
• Identify care needs, monitor patients’ conditions, record observations and help them develop their wellbeing care plans.
• Support people to maintain their wellbeing and independence, help to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and deliver end-of-life care including symptom management and helping to identify and achieve people’s preferences.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required; the Trust will cover the cost. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service can present a valid DBS certificate instead of a new check.
• Employment in this post requires an Enhanced DBS; sponsorship for Skilled Worker visa is not available for this role (applications from candidates requiring sponsorship are ineligible).
• Structured induction programme, flexible working patterns and pastoral support, with excellent learning and development opportunities (in-house and through links with local universities). Optional preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses to boost skill development.

Additional information

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust with strong patient and staff experience metrics.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Leese; Job title: District Nurse Team Lead Mid Dorset; Email: [e-mail]; Telephone: [phone]. Please call for any further information or informal discussion about the role.