Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated District Nurse with a Specialist Practice Qualification, looking for an opportunity to lead and develop our friendly and supportive Cannock Villages District Nursing team?

We are looking for a NMC Registered Band 6 District Nurse with a Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing who is dynamic, motivated and highly skilled to support, coach and develop individuals to deliver consistently high-quality services.

You will be managing a caseload of patients while providing support and supervision for team members and students to enable provision of high-quality person-centred care to patients within their own homes which includes ensuring high standards of care are delivered in line with MPFT's policies and meeting locally required targets.

This role is part-time, 30 hours per week across a 7 days per week service with an expectation to travel independently across the geographical patch. We will consider requests for flexible working.

Main duties of the job
As Band 6 district nurse you will have a detailed professional and clinical skills and knowledge, be a skilled and competent specialist practitioner and have a focus in the following areas:

• Palliative care
• Administration of medication
• Management of long-term conditions
• Onward referrals to other members of the Multi Disciplinary Team including Specialist Pelvic Health, Community Matron, Diabetes Specialist Nurse and therapy services
• Communication with GP's, Palliative Care teams
• Assessment of complex/specialist care/support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support
• Supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements.

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: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum / pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time,
Flexible working
Reference number: 301-RJ-26-8194742
Job locations: Norton Canes Medical Centre, Brownhills Road, Cannock, WS11 9SE, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
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.

Our service Working Hours are 8.30-16.30 , 8.00-16.00 or 10.30-18.30

Person Specification
essential
Essential

• SPQDN qualification
• working towards SPQDN qualification
• experience working as a SSN/Band 6 in community

Desirable

• V150 Prescribing
• V300 Prescribing

Experience
Essential

• Caseload Management
• Community Experience
• Palliative Care Management

Desirable

• Wound Care Management
• Leadership and Management of a Team

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Norton Canes Medical Centre, Brownhills Road, Cannock, WS11 9SE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Operational Leek
Kelly Leek
kelly.leek@mpft.nhs.uk
07815462127

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.