Senior Staff Nurse - Community Intervention Service
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Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Senior Staff Nurse - Community Intervention Service
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse - Community Intervention Team
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT)Location: Merlin House, TamworthHours: Service operating 8:00am to 6:30pm, 7 days per week
Are you an experienced and compassionate nurse looking to develop your career within an innovative community service?
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to join our Community Intervention Team within the South East Staffordshire locality, based at Merlin House in Tamworth.
This is an exciting role for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in the community. You will play a key role in supporting patients to remain in their own homes and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, whilst delivering safe, effective, and responsive care.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Staff Nurse within the Community Intervention Team, you will be responsible for delivering and coordinating acute and planned nursing interventions to patients in their own homes and residential care settings. Patients supported by the service often have complex health needs requiring advanced clinical assessment, treatment, and ongoing management.
You will be expected to demonstrate a wide range of clinical skills including:
- Administration and monitoring of IV antibiotic therapy.
- Venepuncture and line care.
- Catheter care (TWOC's) and management.
- Assessment and management of long-term conditions.
- Clinical assessment and decision-making.
- Supporting patients with complex physical health needs.
- Coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations.
The successful candidate will be confident working autonomously, whilst also contributing positively to a supportive and dynamic team environment.
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
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
301-RJ-26-8277050
Job locations
Merlin House
Etchell Road
Tamworth
B78 3HF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will:
- Be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Hold a Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification.
- Hold postgraduate study in a relevant area such as Long-Term Conditions Management, or Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Have experience working within community nursing, acute care, or integrated healthcare services.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Be confident in working independently and managing a diverse caseload while prioritising workload effectively.
- Possess strong clinical assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Have experience supporting hospital discharge processes and admission avoidance pathways.
- Be committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and a willingness to support, mentor, and develop colleagues.
- Show a commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
Job responsibilities
You will:
- Be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Hold a Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification.
- Hold postgraduate study in a relevant area such as Long-Term Conditions Management, or Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Have experience working within community nursing, acute care, or integrated healthcare services.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Be confident in working independently and managing a diverse caseload while prioritising workload effectively.
- Possess strong clinical assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Have experience supporting hospital discharge processes and admission avoidance pathways.
- Be committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and a willingness to support, mentor, and develop colleagues.
- Show a commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- NMC Registration
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree in nursing
- Post graduate study in relevant subjects
- Mentorship qualification or Practice assessor qualification
- Current Physical Health Assessment qualification or willingness to complete within 12 months of appointment to role.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification courses in long term conditions or relevant subjects. Attendance at relevant groups, e.g. Specialist Interest Groups.
Professional Registration
Essential
- NMC Registration
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree in nursing
- Post graduate study in relevant subjects
- Mentorship qualification or Practice assessor qualification
- Current Physical Health Assessment qualification or willingness to complete within 12 months of appointment to role.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification courses in long term conditions or relevant subjects. Attendance at relevant groups, e.g. Specialist Interest Groups.
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).
Additional information
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
Merlin House
Etchell Road
Tamworth
B78 3HF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Merlin House
Etchell Road
Tamworth
B78 3HF
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 Lead
Christine Atton
079771904899
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
301-RJ-26-8277050
Job locations
Merlin House
Etchell Road
Tamworth
B78 3HF
United Kingdom
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