Community Staff Nurse
The closing date is 29 May 2026
We are offering an opportunity for Band 5 NMC Registered Staff Nurses to join our Community nursing teams in North Staffordshire. Opportunities currently available in our services include:
* Biddulph & Kidsgrove PCN based at Kidsgrove Health Centre (30 hours per week, fixed term 12 months)
* Stoke South Central PCN based at Fenton Health Centre (Full time, permanent contract)
We are looking for nurses who are committed to providing high standards of holistic care to join our busy, supportive & friendly teams. This is an excellent opportunity for highly skilled nurse looking for a new challenge or looking to return to Community Nursing.
Many people would be unable to live at home without the support they receive from the Community Nursing teams and community services are admitting patients with a more complex acuity than ever before, with increasingly specialist treatment and care being provided by highly skilled staff. Our Community Nursing teams assess, plan and deliver nursing care to patients within their own homes, in line with evidence-based practice.
It is a privilege to care for patients in their own homes, and by joining our team you will be able to experience the difference this makes to our families within the community.
This role includes daytime working, including weekends and cover of early morning shifts starting from 7am when required.
Due to the nature of community working, ability to travel across the patch to provide care to patients is essential.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
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 below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree in nursing or equivalent
* Practice Supervisor/ Assessor qualification or willingness to work towards
* Current Active NMC Registration
Experience
* Ability to manage time & caseload effectively
* Relevant clinical experience to the role e.g. assessment skills & wound care
* Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with people with nursing needs
* Multidisciplinary team working
* Understanding of autonomous working and escalation process
Personal Attributes
* Ability to travel over wide geographical area to meet the requirements of the service
* Genuine desire to work in community nursing
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.
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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