Community Staff Nurse | Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in England is seeking a Community Staff Nurse to provide patient-centered care in North Tyneside and Northumberland. Candidates should possess a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle. The role involves supporting diverse patients while maintaining high standards of nursing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and a rewarding career.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Must have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients.
• Deliver support for patients with terminal illness.
• Perform skilled nursing care and diagnostic tests.
• Maintain high standards of professional practice.

Skills

Autonomy in nursing care

Wound management

Palliative care

Diagnostic testing

Fine dexterity for procedures

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the District Nursing Service for a Community Staff Nurse covering the Out of hours service in North Tyneside and Northumberland.

We are looking for enthusiastic staff nurses to join our district nursing teams based at The Health and Care Academy, a fantastic opportunity to become a team member in an exciting service committed to providing patient‑centred care to patients in their own homes, residential care settings and clinics. We are keen to provide our staff with development opportunities to enhance their skills, knowledge and career progression within the District Nursing Service, while providing high quality and safe service in line with the Trust Values.

Successful applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously as part of a team, reporting directly to the line manager and community nursing team lead, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for a diverse group of patients with a wide range of conditions and health needs.
• Develop and deliver programmes of health and social care.
• Deliver care and support to patients with a terminal illness and their families, including the provision of emotional and bereavement support.
• Perform skilled nursing care including aspects of assessment, wound management, palliative care and catheterisation.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as the Ankle Brachial Pressure Index using Doppler and interpret the results to decide further courses of action.
• Perform procedures that require fine dexterity and skill such as venepuncture, drug administration by injection and removal of sutures.
• Interpret results and communicate these to patients (e.g., blood glucose estimation); explain aspects of care to patients and carers, allowing the opportunity to ask questions and raise concerns.
• Maintain and promote high standards of professional practice, sharing approaches and experience with others.
• Maintain a duty of care to patients, carers and colleagues through exercise of personal and professional accountability.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to a vehicle.

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality – opening a state‑of‑the‑art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best‑performing NHS organisations in England?

Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients. You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost‑effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. This is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare – the Northumbria Way! Please read applicant guidance notes before submitting your application.

This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Nov 2025.