Job summary
Dorset HealthCare are seeking a Community Staff Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team in Dorchester. The post is for a permanent position.

You would work alongside our experienced Community Nurse Teams helping to provide a high-quality standard of care for patients in their own homes.

We offer a structured induction programme, flexible working patterns and pastoral support. There are excellent learning and development opportunities, both in-house and through our links with local universities, plus the option of a preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses to boost your skill development.

This is a full time post of 37.5 hours per week. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Main duties of the job
Main duties are to provide a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy, dignity whilst promoting and embodying the Trust's values. Undertake assessment of patients care needs, and develop programmes of care as part of the wider multi-disciplinary care team.

As a Community Staff Nurse, you would manage acute and chronic nursing needs, be able to develop strong, therapeutic relationships with your patients and work closely with community partners to achieve the best possible health outcomes.

The role includes identifying care needs, monitoring patients' conditions, recording observations and helping them develop their wellbeing care plans.

You'd be supporting people to maintain their wellbeing and independence, helping to avoid unnecessary admission to hospital as well as delivering exceptional end of life care including symptom management and help in identifying and achieving people's preferences.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Details
Date posted: 16 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year p.a.
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 152-C252.26

Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training

• Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
• Membership of the relevant Professional Body
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
• Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy and policies relevant to role

Job Specific Experience

• Supervised experience gained during clinical placements
• Ability to mentor students / supervise other junior staff
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
• Experience of contributing to the management of change
• Desirable: Recent previous experience within a comparable role

Managerial Experience

• Experience of demonstrating duties to junior staff
• Desirable: Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff

Information Technology

• Able to evaluate data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems

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
For questions about the job, contact: District Nurse Team Lead Mid Dorset, Emma Leese, e.leese@nhs.net, 01305361212

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