Community Staff Nurse | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Wareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wareham is seeking a Community Staff Nurse to join their Integrated Care Team. The role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their own homes. Candidates should have a nursing qualification and strong interpersonal skills. Flexible working hours are available, and excellent learning opportunities are provided. This role is crucial for maintaining patient wellbeing and avoiding hospital admissions.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Structured induction programme

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in community nursing preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients in their homes.
• Develop and implement care plans with multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor and assess patients' health and wellbeing.

Skills

Person-centred care

Assessment and care planning

Therapeutic relationship building

Symptom management

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

Dorset HealthCare are currently seeking a Community Staff Nurse to join our vibrant and innovative Integrated Care Team in Purbeck, in the District and Community Nurse team in Wareham. You would work alongside our experienced Community Nurse Teams helping to provide care needs to 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. We offer a structured induction programme, flexible working patterns and pastoral support. There are excellent learning and development opportunities, both in-house and through our links with local universities, plus the option of a preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses to boost your skill development.

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

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.
• As a Community Staff Nurse, 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 patients develop their wellbeing care plans.
• Support people to maintain their wellbeing and independence, help to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and deliver exceptional end-of-life care including symptom management and helping to identify and achieve people’s preferences.

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, 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 do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. 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.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

How to Apply

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.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work. As part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please contact [e-mail]

This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025