Community Staff Nurse

As a highly skilled NMC Registered nurse you will work in collaboration with the muti-disciplinary team and colleagues to:

Promote independence and support patient centred care planning.

Provide care directly to patients on the caseload with a range of nursing needs (palliative & end of life care, long term condition management, medication administration, complex wound care and bladder & bowel management)

Work autonomously, in line with your scope of practice, competence and policies.

Handover patient information to the wider team, document patient information effectively.

Escalation of patients' needs as appropriate.

Lone working with the support from the wider team.

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.

For further information on the Job Description, main responsibilities and Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents below.

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.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

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

Qualifications

Essential: - Degree in nursing or equivalent; - Practice Supervisor/ Assessor qualification or willingness to work towards; - Current Active NMC Registration

Experience

Desirable: - Understanding of autonomous working and escalation process

Personal Attributes

Essential: - Ability to travel over wide geographical area to meet the requirements of the service

Desirable: - Genuine desire to work in community nursing