Community Staff Nurse | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Christchurch is seeking Band 5 community Staff Nurses to deliver high-quality nursing care in patients' homes. The role is suitable for newly qualified or experienced nurses, providing necessary training and support. Candidates must have eligibility to practice and access to a vehicle. This fixed-term position includes flexible shift options, with opportunities for training and development through established programs.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to practice as a Band 5 community Staff Nurse.
• Newly qualified and experienced applicants are considered.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard nursing care in patients' own homes.
• Work with diverse clinical skills including wound and palliative care.
• Full or part time work with late shift coverage up to 8pm.

Skills

Ability to drive and access to a car

Wound care

Palliative care

IV drug administration

Medication/injection administration

Diabetes management

Clinical skills

Education

Band 5 community Staff Nurse (RGN)

Job description

Overview

Our busy District Nursing teams in Christchurch 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard nursing care in patients' own homes as part of the district nursing team.
• Provide wound care, palliative care, IV drug administration, medication/injection administration, diabetes management, and other diverse clinical skills.
• Work full or part time with weekend, late shifts and bank holiday work pro rata; late shift coverage up to 8pm.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Band 5 community Staff Nurse (RGN) with eligibility to practice; newly qualified and experienced applicants considered.
• Ability to drive and access to a car.
• Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Enhanced DBS check required (Trust will cover cost). Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate instead of a new check.
• Role is fixed term and, for current NHS staff, offered on a secondment basis; obtain release permission before applying.

Training and Development

With excellent links to local universities, training and development opportunities are offered to enable rapid upskilling and support with new skills. Newly qualified staff will have access to a preceptorship program and a clinical upskilling program to support transition from student to RGN.

About Us

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 with a broad range of community and mental health services. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and strive to create an inclusive workplace.

Additional Information

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Advert closing date: Thursday 18 Dec 2025