Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Community Staff Nurse
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Hiring for Community Staff Nurse (Fixed-Term, Secondment Position) | Dorset HealthCare
About the Role
Dorset HealthCare are seeking a Community Staff Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team based at Blandford for a 12-month secondment. You’ll work closely alongside experienced Community Nurse Teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in people’s homes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide person-centred care that prioritises safety, privacy, and dignity, embodying the Trust’s values.
- Assess patients’ care needs and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop tailored care plans.
- Manage both acute and chronic nursing needs, fostering therapeutic patient relationships.
- Monitor patients’ conditions, record observations, and help them develop wellbeing and care plans.
- Support individuals to maintain independence and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
- Deliver exceptional end-of-life care, including symptom management and support in achieving patient preferences.
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Working Environment & Benefits
- Flexible shift patterns (covering 08:00–20:00, with weekend enhanced pay).
- Structured induction programme and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Access to in-house training, local university partnerships, and preceptorship for newly qualified nurses.
- Pastoral support, inclusive workplace culture, and opportunities for career progression.
- Trust responsibility for the Enhanced DBS check (or credit for DBS update service users).
Requirements
- Demonstrable healthcare knowledge and both compassion and expertise.
- Ability to quickly build rapport and work with partners to optimise health outcomes.
- Current NHS staff must apply through secondment processes (require permission first).
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About Dorset HealthCare
Based on a shared mission to empower people through exceptional healthcare, Dorset HealthCare runs 12 community hospitals, specialist facilities, and 800,000+ community engagements. We were independently reviewed as ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC in 2019.
- Work culture: 95% of patients report positive experiences, and our NHS workforce is diverse, inclusive, and agile.
- Values: We champion equal opportunities, nurture individual growth, and celebrate diversity.
- Commitment: Aiming for better every day, from bustling market towns to scenic Dorset hillsides.
Key Contacts
- District Nurse (Informal enquiries): Katie Romanillos (Email: katie.romanillos@nhs.net | Phone: 07884 102592)
- Lead District Nurse (North Dorset): Vickie Whittingham (Phone: 07825 755189)
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