Job summary 28.5 hours per week - Permanent Post We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 nurse to join our Community Nursing Team as a Staff Nurse within the Hambleton & Richmondshire locality based at Stokesley Health Centre in Stokesley. There is an expectation that you may be required to work in another team within the locality at times to cover service need. As a community nurse, you will provide high quality, invaluable holistic care for people in their own homes and residential settings which requires a variety of skills including wound care, continence management, palliative care, health promotion, venepuncture and more. Candidates will be supported with an induction period. This is a 7 day service with shift patterns to cover between 0800 - 1800 hours. (we are currently under consultation) The District Nursing Teams are attached to a Primary Care Network (PCN), to provide coordinated care through integrated teams. Through integrated working, a significant change in the way practices interact not only with each other, but the wider health and social care system. This will enable the traditional barriers to the delivery of health and care to be broken down to enable care to be delivered to a defined patient population, in a different way to meet the needs of that population, focused on prevention and personalisation of care, making best use of resources collectively. Main duties of the job The Community Staff Nurse is expected to provide clinical care, innovative practice and support to the District Nurse Sister and Clinical Lead to our ever developing teams. This role will provide the opportunity to work closely with GP practices and other partners, in supporting patients with highly complex and often high acuity needs to prevent unnecessary hospital admission. This role requires an experienced clinician with team working and communication skills, delivering effective evidence based care to a defined demographic population with diverse health care and social needs. The successful candidate needs to be prepared to adapt to the changing needs of the Trust and the community models of care as they arise. The centre is committed to providing the right candidate with a development programme that will not only enhance their academic qualifications and nursing interests but will also provide an excellent foundation for professional development, as well as gaining an insight into the intra-organisational structure and processes. The successful candidate must have a valid driving licence and access to a car for this post. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to: o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust Values and Behaviourso Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skillso Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role. After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 328-FCS-7092744 Job locations Stokesley Health Centre 36 North Road Stokesley TS9 5DY Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Knowledge & Skills Essential Effective communication skills written and verbal. Commitment to the needs of the service including a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/ work practices. Effectively prioritises and coordinates own work. A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives. Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required. Commitment to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures and to contribute to an implement policies in own area and propose changes. Experience Essential Experience of Multi-disciplinary working. Commitment to evidence-based practice Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC Code of Professional conduct. Qualifications Essential Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing. Registered as fit to practice by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Desirable Teaching and mentoring qualification Person Specification Knowledge & Skills Essential Effective communication skills written and verbal. Commitment to the needs of the service including a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/ work practices. Effectively prioritises and coordinates own work. A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives. Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required. Commitment to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures and to contribute to an implement policies in own area and propose changes. Experience Essential Experience of Multi-disciplinary working. Commitment to evidence-based practice Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC Code of Professional conduct. Qualifications Essential Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing. Registered as fit to practice by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Desirable Teaching and mentoring qualification 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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Stokesley Health Centre 36 North Road Stokesley TS9 5DY Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)