District Nurse Specialist Practitioner | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Swanage; In loco; GBP 42.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust in Swanage, Purbeck, is seeking a District Nurse Specialist Practitioner to join our integrated community teams on a fixed-term contract for up to 12 months.

You will lead and support district nursing colleagues, coordinate caseloads, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care and health improvement initiatives, working in partnership with multidisciplinary teams.

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District Nurse Specialist Practitioner | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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Company: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

An opportunity for a Specialist District Nurse Practitioner position in Swanage, Purbeck. This is a fixed term contract for up to 12 months.

We are an integrated team across Purbeck, in our rural locality we work very closely with other colleagues and services to get the best outcome for our patients. There is much focus at the current time on the future of the Integrated Neighbourhood Health which you will be contributing to the development of.

You’ll need a good understanding of the community healthcare agenda; you’ll be using proven excellent communication, decision making and leadership skills. You’ll be supported to provide high quality and critical clinical care, management of team members and caseload management for patients in the community setting. You’ll need experience in caseload management and have a track record of being able to prioritise your work whilst advising others on theirs. The role is diverse, challenging and extremely rewarding.

The role involves being a member of the senior team for the locality, co-ordinating care and workloads, managing and leading the community nursing teams with the guidance and support of the District Nurse Locality Lead and other District Nurse Specialists leading our teams.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist treatment and care to people on an allocated caseload; promoting independence and autonomy; working within a multi-disciplinary team. Plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in a range of settings.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

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 d

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail]

This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Nov 2026

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust