Community Staff Nurse | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care for patients in their homes. The role offers 37.5 hours per week, requiring flexibility to meet service needs, and welcomes newly qualified nurses with a strong support program. Candidates without current Skilled Worker sponsorship are ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified nurse welcomed with a comprehensive Preceptorship Programme.
• Must possess excellent communication skills when caring for patients at home.
• No current Skilled Worker sponsorship needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care in patients' homes.
• Conduct nursing assessments and coordinate with other health professionals.
• Deliver and evaluate personalized patient care plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Clinical nursing skills

Job description

Overview

Community Staff Nurse

We currently have a band 5 vacancy in The Blandford District Nursing team. The hours available are 37.5 per week. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

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 are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Responsibilities

• Work as a registered nurse as and when required with community nursing teams, providing evidence based, high quality, holistic nursing care for patients in their own homes.
• Carry out nursing assessments, treatment and care and liaise with other agencies as appropriate.
• To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care for patients to meet their specific needs.
• To assess the needs of patients in a variety of settings and formulate a plan of care, liaising with carers, other health professionals, GP’s, consultants, hospital nurses, social workers, hospice staff, specialist nurses, voluntary and statutory workers as appropriate.
• To provide evidence based nursing care to a defined patient caseload with the support of the District Nurse.

Qualifications and Requirements

• We would welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals.
• Excellent communication skills are required when caring for patients in their own home. Any clinical skills required for this post will be supported.
• We welcome candidates without current Skilled Worker sponsorship; applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
• To be developed and supported by Dorset healthcare with training and development to support a registered nurse with caring for patients in the community setting.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

About Dorset HealthCare

We are a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025.