Community Staff Nurse

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided for patients referred to the team for District Nursing Services.

The role focuses on autonomous clinical practice, patient assessment, care coordination, and delivery of complex care in the community, ensuring patients receive safe, effective care in their own home.

The post holder must adhere at all times to the Code of Conduct as published by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and must work within the policies and guidelines as laid down by Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care and clinical procedures to patients in their own homes or community settings
• Undertake holistic patient assessments, including physical, psychological, and social needs
• Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using electronic patient record

• Undertake initial and ongoing patient assessments to identify care needs and risks
• Recognise deterioration and escort concerns appropriately

• Support the management of the caseload under the supervision of a District Nurse
• Prioritise workload and address any concerns
• Work collaboratively with members of the MDT

• Provide education and advice to patients, families, and carers to promote independence and self‑management
• Support end‑of‑life and palliative care in partnership with specialist teams

• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with local and national policies
• Assess and manage risks within the home environment

• Maintain NMC registration and adhere to the NMC Code
• Participate in clinical supervision, training, and continuing professional development
• Comply with local and national policies

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Marie Duckworth,

Job title:

Team Leader, Email address: , Telephone number: