Night Shift Lead, District Nurse (Out-of-Hours)

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 District Nurse for the Out of Hours Night Service (22:30–08:15). This part-time role (13.13 hours/week, 6 x 8.75h nights over a 4-week roster) is based at Brierley Hill and includes bank holidays and weekends.

You will lead and support the team, supervise junior staff and students, and contribute to the evolving community nursing agenda with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• First level Registered Nurse
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Nurse Prescriber
• Degree in District Nursing or equivalent (Specialist practitioner qualification in District Nursing)

Responsibilities

• Supervision of junior staff and students
• Lead and support the Out of Hours team
• Contribute to leadership and decision‑making within community nursing
• Work autonomously while promoting a positive learning environment

Skills

Effective communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Decision making

Staff supervision

Education

First level Registered Nurse

Nurse Prescriber

Degree in District Nursing

Job description

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 District Nurse for the Out of Hours Night Service (22:30–08:15). This part-time role (13.13 hours/week, 6 x 8.75h nights over a 4-week roster) is based at Brierley Hill and includes bank holidays and weekends.

You will lead and support the team, supervise junior staff and students, and contribute to the evolving community nursing agenda with strong communication and leadership skills.