Community Staff Nurse

Job Summary The Community Staff Nurse works within a multi‑disciplinary team, working closely with Social Care Colleagues, developing collaborative, needs‑based care plans, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. They provide excellent professional, skilled and effective person‑centred, evidence‑based nursing care. They are actively involved in promoting self‑care and independence. They are visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring services. They contribute to achieving all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes. They contribute to the education and development of the workforce and students. They contribute to staff appraisals and support personal development plans. They safely administer medication following Trust policies and practice guidelines and provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity. Treatment Room vacancy to cover multiple sites across Stockport - post 26.25 hours Main Duties and Responsibilities Within the Treatment Room setting undertake holistic patient assessment and reassessment; develop appropriate individual care plans for patients. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients. Produce and maintain accurate records both written and electronic in a timely manner. To abide by all relevant policies including Information governance, confidentiality and data protection. Understand own responsibilities and accountability in the delivery of care to patients, working within own competence and professional code of conduct. To communicate with patients, carers and staff as part of effective patient care. To lead the team in the absence of the Caseload Holder. To undertake Professional Development Reviews with lower bands of staff in the team after appropriate training. To act as Assessors or Supervisors for Pre‑Registration Nursing Students, Trainee Nurse Associates /Trainee Assistant Practitioners and other learners in practice as appropriate. To act as preceptor for newly qualified registered general nurses. To undertake a minimum of one clinical link nurse role within the team. About Us We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are under‑represented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits we offer to you Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union – for local financial advice Date posted: 11 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band 5 Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working Reference number: 362‑A‑25‑7638341 Job location: District Nursing Treatment Room Service, Stockport, SK7 4PW Person Specification Education & Qualifications – Essential Current 1st level registration with NMC Grade C / 4 (or equivalent) in GCSE English Education & Qualifications – Desirable Diploma in Nursing Practice or degree Evidence of Health‑related study at level 6/7 Teaching and Assessing Certificate Knowledge – Essential Demonstrate knowledge of current local and national health agenda and developments. Awareness of current clinical issues in out‑of‑hospital care Knowledge – Desirable Demonstrate an understanding of an implication of an issue which could impact on community service provision. Experience – Essential Delivery of patient care and working in a clinical area. Experience – Desirable Evidence of teaching and assessing students and junior members of staff. Developing areas of expertise in community related practice. Tissue Viability/ Frailty/ end of life care Experience of audit involvement in project work. Work‑Related Circumstances – Essential Occupational Health clearance Car owner/driver or supported driver Ability to travel and be based at different locations. Mental effort to exert frequent concentration where work pattern is unpredictable. Emotional effort. The post holder will be exposed to frequent distressing and occasionally highly distressing and emotional circumstances. Work‑Related Circumstances – Desirable May be exposed to highly unpleasant working condition/some exposure to hazards. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer Details Stockport NHS Foundation Trust District Nursing Treatment Room Service, Stockport, SK7 4PW Website: http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr