Senior District Nurse Lead – East Dorset

Dorset Healthcare University Nhs Foundation Trust; Liss Forest; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a senior clinical leader to manage three District Nursing teams in East Dorset. You will provide professional nursing leadership, ensure delivery of high-quality, person-centred care, and work with the Locality Manager to respond to evolving demand.

The role requires a DN SPQ, UK registration, a DBS check and the right to work in the UK. This permanent, full-time post offers an Agenda for Change pay band 7 and a salary between

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with District Nursing Specialist Practice Qualification (DN SPQ).
• Evidence of recent evidence-based professional development in an up‑to‑date portfolio.
• Experience as a registered practitioner at Band 6 level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day clinical management and leadership of District Nursing teams within East Dorset.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred services with safety, privacy and dignity at the forefront.
• Act as champion for clinical standards and continuous service improvement.
• Contribute to planning and design of services to meet local needs and objectives.
• Provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team and participate in leadership networks.

Skills

RN with DN SPQ

MA/ MSc or CPD

Clinical leadership

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a senior clinical leader to manage three District Nursing teams in East Dorset. You will provide professional nursing leadership, ensure delivery of high-quality, person-centred care, and work with the Locality Manager to respond to evolving demand.

The role requires a DN SPQ, UK registration, a DBS check and the right to work in the UK. This permanent, full-time post offers an Agenda for Change pay band 7 and a salary between