Senior Staff Nurse - Community Intervention Service

Midlands Partnership University Nhs Foundation Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is recruiting a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse for the Community Intervention Team based at Greyfriars Therapy Centre, Stafford. The role focuses on delivering patient-centred care in the community, helping patients stay in their homes and avoid hospital admissions, with a strong emphasis on safe, responsive care.

The post requires autonomous working with team collaboration, in a service operating seven days a week from 8am to 8pm.

Qualifications

• NMC Registration (required)
• Nursing degree completed
• Postgraduate study in relevant subjects
• Mentorship or Practice assessor qualification
• Current Physical Health Assessment qualification
• Post-qualification study at level 7

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate acute and planned nursing interventions to patients in their homes and residential care settings.
• Support patients to remain in own homes and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions; ensure safe, effective, and responsive care.

Skills

Community Nursing Experience

Mentorship qualification

Practice assessor qualification

Current Physical Health Assessment

Education

Nursing degree

Postgraduate study in relevant subjects

Post qualification study at level 7

Job description

Senior Staff Nurse - Community Intervention Service

Location: Stafford

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT)

Location: Greyfriars Therapy Centre, Stafford ST16 2ST

Hours: Service operating 8am to 8pm, 7 days per week

Are you an experienced and compassionate nurse looking to develop your career within an innovative community service?

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to join our Community Intervention Team within the South West Staffordshire locality, based at Greyfriars Therapy Centre, Stafford.

This is an exciting role for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in the community. You will play a key role in supporting patients to remain in their own homes and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, whilst delivering safe, effective, and responsive care.

Main duties of the job

• As a Senior Staff Nurse within the Community Intervention Team, you will be responsible for delivering and coordinating acute and planned nursing interventions to patients in their own homes and residential care settings. Patients supported by the service often have complex health needs requiring advanced clinical assessment, treatment, and ongoing management.

Clinical skills

• Administration and monitoring of IV antibiotic therapy.
• Venepuncture and line care.
• Catheter care (TWOC's) and management.
• Assessment and management of long-term conditions.
• Clinical assessment and decision-making.
• Supporting patients with complex physical health needs.
• Coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations.

The successful candidate will be confident working autonomously, whilst also contributing positively to a supportive and dynamic team environment.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted: 21 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Yearly

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 301-RJ-26-8372078

Person Specification

Essential:

• NMC Registration
• Degree in nursing
• Post graduate study in relevant subjects
• Mentorship qualification or Practice assessor qualification
• Current Physical Health Assessment qualification
• Post qualification study at level 7
• Community Nursing Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details

Operational Lead: Charley Carpenter, [e-mail], 07966295674

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