District Nurse/ Community Nursing Sister | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Bridport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Bridport is seeking a District Nurse or Community Nursing Sister to lead community-based nursing services. The successful candidate will take on a caseload, provide holistic care, and mentor junior staff within a dynamic environment. Excellent leadership skills, registration as a District Nurse, and experience in community settings are essential. This full-time role includes one weekend shift per month, with part-time hours considered. Join us to make a meaningful impact on health services in local communities.

Qualifications

• Registration as a District Nurse or Community Nursing Sister.
• Excellent leadership abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in caseload management and the ability to prioritise work.
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver holistic care in community settings.
• Experience in coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to provide care within individuals' homes or residential settings.
• Deliver holistic care to adults with physical health needs.
• Provide supervision and clinical support to students and practitioners.
• Plan and implement health improvement programmes.
• Manage patients on a caseload within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Caseload management

Autonomous work

Coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Registration as a District Nurse or Community Nursing Sister

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a District Nurse or Community Nursing Sister to support in the leadership of the Bridport and Lyme District Nursing Service. The team works with other health and social care professionals across primary and secondary care, as well as with patients, families and carers in their own home.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and caseload to provide care within individuals' homes or residential settings, including palliative care and long-term conditions management.
• Deliver holistic care to adults with physical health needs, using autonomous initiative.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, training and clinical support to students and trained practitioners.
• Develop specialist programmes of care for other professionals to deliver and ensure they are delivered appropriately.
• Plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in various settings.
• Provide specialist care, interventions, assessments and treatments, and manage patients on a caseload as part of a wider multi-disciplinary care team.
• Give specialist advice on the management and care of patients/service users.

Qualifications and Skills

• Registration as a District Nurse or as a Community Nursing Sister.
• Excellent leadership abilities, interpersonal skills and time management.
• Experience in caseload management and the ability to prioritise work.
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver holistic care in community settings.
• Experience in coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team and working across care settings.

Employment Details

The role is full time and will include working one weekend a month; part-time hours will be considered.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

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

About 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 Trust, running 12 community hospitals and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for almost 800,000 people. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive workplace.

Additional Information

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Dec 2025.

For main duties and responsibilities, please read the attached job description and person specification. When applying, reflect the criteria in these documents in your supporting statement. We note the use of AI tools should enhance, not replace, your personal statement.

This position is in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, including an employability service for 16-30 year olds. Contact [e-mail] for support.