Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated NMC Adult Registered Community Nurse to join our Rapid Response Nursing team. Our service operates 24 hours, 7 days a week team to offer nursing interventions to patients living in their own homes. We work in an integrated way with health and care providers to ensure that care is joined up. We strive to care for acutely unwell patients at home, helping them to maintain independence and ensuring that high quality care is delivered in an efficient and holistic manner. You will play an integral role in the development of the service as we are working innovatively to continually improve our outcomes for patients and our experience for staff in delivering care. This post would be suitable if you are newly qualified nurses or have years of experience. We offer an extensive and supportive preceptorship programme with enhanced support for nurses working within our community environment to ensure you receive the best support into your community nursing career. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to travel independently across a large geographical are and ideally hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes. You will be expected to work on a rota basis covering 24/7 shift patterns, but we will, where possible offer flexible working options. Main duties of the job As a community nurse you will be able to demonstrate your passion and ability to assess, plan, provide and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients experiencing a wide range of conditions. As part of this role, you will be expected to: Providing IV antibiotics, line care, wound care, IM/SC injections, Peg Feeds, Venepuncture, Cannulation, Palliative care, as well as all general nursing skills within the patient home to prevent hospital admissions or facilitate early discharges. Support our patients and work with people in an asset-based way that really enables them to live their optimum life, being self-caring and independent with their health needs where possible. Work collaboratively, efficiently and creatively with multi professional colleagues and partners with a focus on helping patients to avoid hospital admissions and where they do need a hospital stay facilitating timely and well supported discharge back home. Referrals received from professional clinicians, e.g. ambulance services, GP's, Hospital staff. Future development to work towards physical assessment qualification. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, milage paid at business rate s Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Date posted 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 301-VA-25-7128297 Job locations Anglesey House Anglesey Road Burton upon Trent DE14 3NT Job description Job responsibilities Because we are an innovative, integrated Community service covering the East Staffordshire area including the Burton Town area, Uttoxeter and the surrounding Villages. We work closely across the Nursing teams, AHPs including Podiatry, Physio, Falls Team, Stroke and Rehab team including our out of hours service, to ensure that our patients are at the centre of the care provided. We collaboratively deliver our care across all the professions, recognising the importance for patient centred approach, working together across all the nursing and therapy teams We pride ourselves on our strong leadership, innovation, prevention and implementation of the care within the living model in all our patient care. We ensure that all MPFTs values and behaviours are entwined and embedded within our staff, teams and our patient centred care. We support the development and learning of all staff, having great links with our local universities, while also priding ourselves on growing our own staff and the leaders of the future Job description Job responsibilities Because we are an innovative, integrated Community service covering the East Staffordshire area including the Burton Town area, Uttoxeter and the surrounding Villages. We work closely across the Nursing teams, AHPs including Podiatry, Physio, Falls Team, Stroke and Rehab team including our out of hours service, to ensure that our patients are at the centre of the care provided. We collaboratively deliver our care across all the professions, recognising the importance for patient centred approach, working together across all the nursing and therapy teams We pride ourselves on our strong leadership, innovation, prevention and implementation of the care within the living model in all our patient care. We ensure that all MPFTs values and behaviours are entwined and embedded within our staff, teams and our patient centred care. We support the development and learning of all staff, having great links with our local universities, while also priding ourselves on growing our own staff and the leaders of the future Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDegree in nursing or equivalent oRegistration with NMC oMentorship qualification (998-997). Desirable oWorking towards Mentorship qualification (998-997) Experience Essential oRelevant experience/placements to the role including assessment and management of long term conditions, palliative care conditions and wound care oAbility to manage time and caseload effectively oSupporting service users, families and carers in dealing with people with nursing needs oWorking in a multidisciplinary team Desirable oExperience in the delivery of healthcare oRelevant placements including surgical, medical, palliative care Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDegree in nursing or equivalent oRegistration with NMC oMentorship qualification (998-997). Desirable oWorking towards Mentorship qualification (998-997) Experience Essential oRelevant experience/placements to the role including assessment and management of long term conditions, palliative care conditions and wound care oAbility to manage time and caseload effectively oSupporting service users, families and carers in dealing with people with nursing needs oWorking in a multidisciplinary team Desirable oExperience in the delivery of healthcare oRelevant placements including surgical, medical, palliative care 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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Anglesey House Anglesey Road Burton upon Trent DE14 3NT Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)