Community Staff Nurse-Night Service

Main area Community Nursing Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent: 10 X 8.75 hour night shifts per 4 week roster Hours Part time - 21.75 hours per week (Including bank Holidays and weekends - At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert.) Job ref 253-0325-7000190

Employer The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre Town Brierley Hill Salary £29,970 - £36,483 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/04/2025 23:59

Community Staff Nurse-Night Service

Band 5

Job overview

Community Staff Nurse- Night Service- Permanent 21.75Hours

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Staff Nurse to join our Out Of Hours District Nursing team within Dudley Community Services. We want a nurse who is committed to delivering high standards of care, who is able to work as part of a team player, but also have the confidence to work independently without direct supervision.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide nursing care to patients within their own homes and in clinic settings.

You must have effective communication and interpersonal skills, be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the service and demonstrate a willingness to extend and develop your existing skills. In return, we will offer you development opportunities, clinical supervision and mentorship support and deliver a formal induction programme.

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

• First level Registered Nurse with NMC
• Nursing degree or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Training

• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing, or commitment to complete
• Evidence of professional development

Experience

• Experience of working in a community setting
• Completion of preceptorship/support skills
• Venepuncture

Communication & Relationship skills

• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Demonstrates respect for patients dignity
• Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Must be able to commute to meet the need of a Community Staff Nurse
• Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care
• Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
• Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
• Ability to work within a team and develop others
• Ability to work autonomously

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Good organisational skills
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Able to keep full and accurate records
• Ability to manage personal daily caseload

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

• Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

Analytical & Judgement Skills

• An understanding of when to use clinical judgment
• An understanding of when to ask for assistance
• Ability to gain and maintain competence in relevant clinical skills in line with the NMC Code of Conduct
• Background knowledge of the issues within the Primary and Community setting

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered, dependant upon Job Role and Salary needed to meet the criteria for sponsorship, alongside all other applications.

It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, check if you’re eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups.

We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful.

By submitting an application for a position with this organisation, you are declaring that the information given is true and complete, any deliberate omission, falsification or misrepresentation will be grounds for rejecting the application or subsequent dismissal.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Please note, preference will be given to at risk employees.

Applicants MUST ensure that they provide details of their referees and their referee email addresses on their application form otherwise their application may not be considered.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.