Employer: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – Berwick District Nursing Service.
Job Ref: 319-7907228JN
Contract: Permanent Full‑time
Hours: 37.5 per week (weekend, shift patterns 8am‑4pm, 8am‑8pm, 12md‑8pm)
Salary: £32,073 – £39,043 per annum (Yearly) – Closing 09/06/2026 23:59
Community Staff Nurse
Band 5
Job overview
Opportunity to join the District Nursing Service as a Community Staff Nurse in the Tweedmouth District, based in Berwick. The role provides patient‑centred care in patients’ homes, residential care settings and clinics, working closely with GP surgeries.
Benefits
* Comprehensive staff health and well‑being programme, including access to a specialist Wellbeing Hub
* Staff network groups and flexible working opportunities
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme
* Lease car and home electronics scheme (applicable criteria)
* Extensive training and professional development programmes
* Salary sacrifice savings scheme via Northumberland Community Bank
Key responsibilities
* Work autonomously and as part of a team, reporting directly to the line manager or community nursing team lead.
* Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a diverse group of patients with a wide range of conditions.
* Develop and deliver health and social care programmes.
* Provide care and support to patients with terminal illness and their families, including emotional and bereavement support.
* Deliver skilled nursing care: assessment, wound management, palliative care, catheterisation and other clinical procedures.
* Perform diagnostic tests such as Ankle Brachial Pressure Index using Doppler; interpret results to inform further action.
* Perform fine‑dexterity procedures – venepuncture, drug admin by injection, removal of sutures.
* Interpret and communicate laboratory and clinical results to patients and carers, explaining care aspects and addressing concerns.
* Maintain high standards of professional practice and share best practice with colleagues.
* Exercise duty of care and uphold personal and professional accountability.
Qualifications
* State registration on Part 1 of the NMC register.
* Additional clinical qualifications or equivalent (diploma/degree level) if experienced.
* Newly qualified staff must undertake the Trust preceptorship programme within the first year.
* Evidence of qualification to supervise, teach and assess students (required within 18 months).
Experience and knowledge
* Experience working without direct supervision in a healthcare environment.
* Commitment to Compassion in Practice – Nursing, Midwifery and Care Staff Vision and Strategy, incorporating the 6C’s.
* Knowledge or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools.
* Knowledge or experience in quality improvement tools, techniques and methods.
Other requirements
* Valid driving licence and ability to use a car for work purposes or a Trust personal lease vehicle; reasonable adjustments may be considered.
Equal opportunity and diversity
Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, have a disability requiring workplace support, or have been looked after by the care system as a child or young person will be invited for interview under the Trust’s interview guarantee scheme.
We recognise the value of diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those under‑represented groups such as Black, Asian, Ethnic Minority (BAME), LGBTQ+ and disabled candidates. We are a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, and support apprenticeships and mindful employment.
Fit and Proper Person Requirements
Applicants meeting FPPR will require additional pre‑employment checks in line with CQC and NHS England statutory guidance.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence. Potential sponsors must meet UKVI eligibility requirements before applying. Skilled Worker visa overview – GOV.UK.
DBS – Successful applicants must pay for their own DBS certification; payment is deducted from first monthly pay.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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