Community Staff Nurse OOH- Nights Service

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The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Community Staff Nurse OOH- Nights Service

The closing date is 18 November 2026

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Job summary

We have an opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated staff nurse to join our Out of Hours district nursing teams within Dudley Community Services. We are looking to recruit nurses who are committed to delivering high standards of care, be able to work as a team player and have the confidence to work independently without direct supervision.

You will provide nursing care to patients within their own homes and clinic settings.

You must have effective communication and interpersonal skills and be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the service and demonstrate a willingness to extend and develop your existing skills, In return, we will offer you development opportunities, clinical supervision and mentorship support and deliver a formal induction programme.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder is responsible for the ongoing assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will carry out all relevant forms of care and will take responsibility for caseload holders in their absence.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

253-1026-8329244-NR-A

Job locations

Brierley Hill Health & Social Care Centre

Venture Way

Brierley Hill

DY5 1RU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for complete details to assist your application for this job role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for complete details to assist your application for this job role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level Registered Nurse with NMC
• Nursing degree or Equivalent Experience

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community setting
• Computer literate
• Substantial post registration experience
• Venepuncture
• Completion of preceptorship/support skills

Communication & Relationship skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Must be able to commute to meet the needs of a community staff nurse
• Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
• Demonstrates respect for patient dignity
• Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
• Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to work within a team and develop others

Knowledge & Training

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing, or commitment to complete
• Evidence of professional development

Planning & Organisational skills

Essential

• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to manage personal daily caseload
• Able to keep full and accurate records

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

• Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust Values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

• An Understanding of when to use clinical judgement
• An understanding of when to ask for assistance
• Ability to gain and maintain competence in relevant clinical skills in line with the NMC Code of Conduct

Desirable

• Background knowledge of the issues within the Primary and Community setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level Registered Nurse with NMC
• Nursing degree or Equivalent Experience

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community setting
• Computer literate
• Substantial post registration experience
• Venepuncture
• Completion of preceptorship/support skills

Communication & Relationship skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Must be able to commute to meet the needs of a community staff nurse
• Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
• Demonstrates respect for patient dignity
• Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
• Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to work within a team and develop others

Knowledge & Training

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing, or commitment to complete
• Evidence of professional development

Planning & Organisational skills

Essential

• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to manage personal daily caseload
• Able to keep full and accurate records

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

• Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust Values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

• An Understanding of when to use clinical judgement
• An understanding of when to ask for assistance
• Ability to gain and maintain competence in relevant clinical skills in line with the NMC Code of Conduct

Desirable

• Background knowledge of the issues within the Primary and Community setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brierley Hill Health & Social Care Centre

Venture Way

Brierley Hill

DY5 1RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brierley Hill Health & Social Care Centre

Venture Way

Brierley Hill

DY5 1RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Out of Hours Team Lead

Sara Smith

[email protected]

07957777475

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

253-1026-8329244-NR-A

Job locations

Brierley Hill Health & Social Care Centre

Venture Way

Brierley Hill

DY5 1RU

United Kingdom

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