Community Staff Nurse

NTH; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Staff Nurse (District Nursing) in Hartlepool on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role covers care in patients' own homes and residential settings within the community nursing service, with a focus on palliative and wound care, diabetes and continence management.

The post requires an embedded community nursing background, the ability to work autonomously, and MDTo collaborate with the wider MDT to ensure holistic care

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in community or district nursing is essential.
• Ability to work autonomously and provide holistic care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in patients' own homes and residential care settings.
• Work within MDT to support palliative, long-term and wound care needs.
• Deliver a whole-person approach to care and management.

Skills

MDT teamwork

Community nursing

Education

RGN

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

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Main area District Nursing Grade NHS AFC: Band 5 Contract 12 months (fixed term) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (part time considered) Job ref 345-CSU10-8171351

Site Hartlepool (community based) Town Hartlepool - Cross site Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Depending on experience pro rata, per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

*Advert will close early once sufficient volume of applications is reached*

We are inviting applications for a highly motivated and dynamic staff nurse to join North Tees & Hartlepool Community Nursing Service. This service will provide care to patients within a range of settings including patients own homes and residential care homes . The post holder will have a level of knowledge in the field of community care and will have a specific interest in areas such as palliative care, long term conditions and wound care. You will be required to work autonomously to provide a whole person approach to the care and management for patients within this setting.

Main duties of the job

We are inviting applications for a highly motivated and dynamic staff nurse to join North Tees & Hartlepool Community Nursing Service. This service will provide care to patients within a range of settings including patients own homes and residential care homes . The post holder will have a level of knowledge in the field of community care and will have a specific interest in areas such as palliative care, long term conditions and wound care. You will be required to work autonomously to provide a whole person approach to the care and management for patients within this setting.

Working for our organisation

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role involves supporting patients in their own homes including residential care homes to deliver high quality care. We strive to provide individualized and holistic care, linking closely with the local authority and other specialist nursing teams.

Key areas: Palliative and End of Life Care, Wound care, diabetes management and continence management.

Person specification

Qualifications

• RGN

Skills

• Evidence of working as part of MDT
• Current community nursing experience

Experience

• Use of systmone

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay on commencement with the Trust. The DBs check will be undertaken during the pre-employment check screening.

Qualifications

Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

New Starters – Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).

Employment References

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Disability

We are a Disability Confident Lead employer. This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: Work in the UK - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk )

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly.

We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer.

Further Important Information

Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method.

Please ensure you read the ‘Guidance Notes for Applicants’ document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.