Community Staff Nurse | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking a Community Staff Nurse to join their Vale District Nursing team in Shaftesbury. This full-time Band 5 role involves delivering high-quality, holistic nursing care to patients in their homes. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Newly qualified nurses are encouraged to apply, with comprehensive training and support provided. Join a thriving environment where teamwork and diversity are celebrated.

Benefits

Comprehensive Preceptorship Programme

Support for professional development

Inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work as a registered nurse with community nursing teams.
• Experience in providing holistic nursing care for patients in their own homes.
• Skills to carry out assessments, treatment, and care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for patients at home.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and maintain patient care plans.
• Evaluate nursing care for patients based on their specific needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Clinical skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Community Staff Nurse

We currently have a full time Band 5 post in the Vale District Nursing team, based in Shaftesbury Community Hospital. The post holds 37.5 hours per week and may require flexible working to meet the needs of the service.

Excellent communication skills are required when caring for patients in their own home. Any clinical skills required for this post will be supported. We would welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and provide a very comprehensive, fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

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 a new check.

Responsibilities

• Work as a registered nurse 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.
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care for patients to meet their specific needs.
• Assess the needs of patients in a variety of settings and formulate a plan of care, which may involve liaison with carers, other health professionals, GP’s, consultants, hospital nurses, social workers, hospice staff, specialist nurses, voluntary and statutory workers.
• Provide evidence‑based nursing care to a defined patient caseload with the support of the District Nurse.

Training and Support

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.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. 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, 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.

Why Work With Us

• Our 7,000‑strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people.
• We believe in equal opportunities and celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, can be authentic, and is encouraged to be the best version of themselves.
• You’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and help us achieve our vision of better everyday through excellence, compassion and expertise.

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.

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025.