District Nursing Sister​/Senior Staff nurse

District Nursing Sister / Senior Staff nurse

Closing date: 29 March 2026

The post holder will work as part of a District Nursing Team to provide nursing care without direct supervision for patients registered with GPs within Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, covering Stafford North PCN. The post holder will participate in the ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care adhering to policies and procedures. Strict confidentiality regarding all information concerning patients, staff and sensitive Trust business will be maintained at all times, in accordance with Caldicott Guidance and Data Protection Act 1998.

The post holder will also participate in the provision of effective pre‑ and post‑registration learning experience for students and new members of staff.

The postholder will hold responsibility for a defined caseload of patients drawn from a GP practice population. He/she will hold a specialist practice qualification and be skilled in assessment of patient care needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care packages and acquire and employ active nurse prescribing skills. He/she will work without supervision, and will, additionally, assist the Operational Lead by conducting delegated tasks instrumental in team management and care co‑ordination.

The postholder will assume responsibility for directing team co‑ordination.

The postholder will lead in organising the induction and clinical supervision of students and new team members.

The postholder will accept responsibility for doing a quality job, aspire to achieve, share a corporate pride in achievements and strive to act as an ambassador for good quality.

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.

Provide and maintain a high standard of skilled, holistic nursing care for patients in their homes, or a suitable alternative setting, using an agreed model of nursing care and employing appropriate additional professional skills e.g. active nurse prescribing.

Assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet the holistic needs of individuals, families and priority groups identified within the practice population.

Participate in recognised health promotion / surveillance programmes, and be pro‑active in instigating health improvement measures appropriate to NSFs and the GMS contracts.

Actively raise patients health issues through communication with the Primary Health Care Team and other agencies, either at formal meetings of these organisations, or with representatives on an individual basis.

Identify and report any case of suspected or confirmed abuse to an individual in accordance with the agreed guidance and procedure.

Be personally accountable for professional and ethical actions…