*INT MPFT APPS ONLY** District Nursing Sister/Senior Staff Nurse
LocationWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/11/2026
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Description
Job Summary
INTERNAL MPFT APPLICANTS ONLY
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
This is a 9 month secondment opportunity for an experienced District Nurse or aspiring Community Staff Nurse to gain valuable experience within the Senior Community Staff Nurse role. 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. To participate in the provision of effective pre and post registration learning experience for students and new members of staff.
Main duties of the job
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 the 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.
About Us
INTERNAL MPFT APPLICANTS ONLY
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
This is a 9 month secondment opportunity for an experienced District Nurse or aspiring Community Staff Nurse to gain valuable experience within the Senior Community Staff Nurse role. 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. To participate in the provision of effective pre and post registration learning experience for students and new members of staff.
Main duties of the job
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 the 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.
About Us
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.
Details
Date posted
04 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
Depending on experience per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
301-VA-26-7834218
Job locations
Greyfriars Therapy Centre
unit 12 Frank Foley Way
Stafford
ST16 2ST
Job Description
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.
Details
Date posted
04 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
Depending on experience per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
301-VA-26-7834218
Job locations
Greyfriars Therapy Centre
unit 12 Frank Foley Way
Stafford
ST16 2ST
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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.
To identify and report any case of suspected or confirmed abuse to an individual in accordance with the agreed guidance and procedure.
To be personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and omissions and ensure compliance with NMC Code of Conduct.
Use professional knowledge and judgements to take into account the range of care package and treatment options available. Give full consideration to the patients personal circumstances and preferences in order to formulate and adjust programmes of care.
Execute tasks delegated by the Operational Lead concerning the day to day organisation and operation of the nursing team, for example off duty rotas.
Assume responsibility for the supervision and co-ordination of the whole caseload and nursing team in the absence of the Operational Lead.
Maintain accurate records as required by the Health Authority and in accordance with NMC guidelines.
Correlate statistical information as required by team management.
Participate in clinical audit and direct team in undertaking clerical audit appropriate to team practice.
Actively promote implementation and upholding of Health Authority, District and Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and directives.
Actively promote the correct implementation and upholding of relevant statutory measures and governmental directives.
Establish and maintain effective relationships within the Trust and with outside statutory and voluntary agencies. This is in order to raise the profile of district nursing and influence, where pos
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.
To identify and report any case of suspected or confirmed abuse to an individual in accordance with the agreed guidance and procedure.
To be personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and omissions and ensure compliance with NMC Code of Conduct.
Use professional knowledge and judgements to take into account the range of care package and treatment options available. Give full consideration to the patients personal circumstances and preferences in order to formulate and adjust programmes of care.
Execute tasks delegated by the Operational Lead concerning the day to day organisation and operation of the nursing team, for example off duty rotas.
Assume responsibility for the supervision and co-ordination of the whole caseload and nursing team in the absence of the Operational Lead.
Maintain accurate records as required by the Health Authority and in accordance with NMC guidelines.
Correlate statistical information as required by team management.
Participate in clinical audit and direct team in undertaking clerical audit appropriate to team practice.
Actively promote implementation and upholding of Health Authority, District and Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and directives.
Actively promote the correct implementation and upholding of relevant statutory measures and governmental directives.
Establish and maintain effective relationships within the Trust and with outside statutory and voluntary agencies. This is in order to raise the profile of district nursing and influence, where pos
sible, the ongoing development of patient care and services
Set priorities to achieve a balance between patient needs, managerial duties, and staff training within resource limitations.
Provide training, undertake work based assessments and supervision of students. Typically, for periods of 8 weeks, at least once a year, students will usually be placed within a team while training for RN Level 1, but other students would receive similar input.
Act as preceptor to newly appointed staff and staff undergoing a supervised revision of practice.
Encourage and organise team participation in regular clinical supervision.
Maintain a high standard of evidence based nursing expertise.
Assist the Operational Lead in monitoring clinical levels of expertise employed by the team in order that training needs amongst staff can be identified.
Organise and supervise the process of induction for new team members and contribute to the induction of other disciplines, as appropriate.
Be pro-active in the promotion of suitable education in care homes, within resource limitations.
Identify personal training/educational requirements in conjunction with Clinical Lead and Operational Lead and attain and maintain an agreed level of expertise through ongoing training and development.
Maintain a caring environment through counselling and support of colleagues and supervised staff, as necessary.
Maintain good industrial relations.
Comply with the Safety at Work Act.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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.
To identify and re
Set priorities to achieve a balance between patient needs, managerial duties, and staff training within resource limitations.
Provide training, undertake work based assessments and supervision of students. Typically, for periods of 8 weeks, at least once a year, students will usually be placed within a team while training for RN Level 1, but other students would receive similar input.
Act as preceptor to newly appointed staff and staff undergoing a supervised revision of practice.
Encourage and organise team participation in regular clinical supervision.
Maintain a high standard of evidence based nursing expertise.
Assist the Operational Lead in monitoring clinical levels of expertise employed by the team in order that training needs amongst staff can be identified.
Organise and supervise the process of induction for new team members and contribute to the induction of other disciplines, as appropriate.
Be pro-active in the promotion of suitable education in care homes, within resource limitations.
Identify personal training/educational requirements in conjunction with Clinical Lead and Operational Lead and attain and maintain an agreed level of expertise through ongoing training and development.
Maintain a caring environment through counselling and support of colleagues and supervised staff, as necessary.
Maintain good industrial relations.
Comply with the Safety at Work Act.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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.
To identify and re
port any case of suspected or confirmed abuse to an individual in accordance with the agreed guidance and procedure.
To be personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and omissions and ensure compliance with NMC Code of Conduct.
Use professional knowledge and judgements to take into account the range of care package and treatment options available. Give full consideration to the patients personal circumstances and preferences in order to formulate and adjust programmes of care.
Execute tasks delegated by the Operational Lead concerning the day to day organisation and operation of the nursing team, for example off duty rotas.
Assume responsibility for the supervision and co-ordination of the whole caseload and nursing team in the absence of the Operational Lead.
Maintain accurate records as required by the Health Authority and in accordance with NMC guidelines.
Correlate statistical information as required by team management.
Participate in clinical audit and direct team in undertaking clerical audit appropriate to team practice.
Actively promote implementation and upholding of Health Authority, District and Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and directives.
Actively promote the correct implementation and upholding of relevant statutory measures and governmental directives.
Establish and maintain effective relationships within the Trust and with outside statutory and voluntary agencies. This is in order to raise the profile of district nursing and influence, where possible, the ongoing development of patient care and services
Set priorities to achieve a balance between patient needs, managerial duties, and staff training within resource limitations.
Provide training, undertake work based assessments and supervision of students. Typically, for periods of 8 weeks, at least once a year, students will usually be placed within a team while training for RN Level 1, but other students would receive similar input.
Act as preceptor to newly appointed staff and staff undergoing a supervised revision of practice.
Encourage and organise team participation in regular clinical supervision.
Maintain a high standard of evidence based nursing expertise.
Assist the Operational Lead in monitoring clinical levels of expertise employed by the team in order that training needs amongst staff can be identified.
Organise and supervise the process of induction for new team members and contribute to the induction of other disciplines, as appropriate.
Be pro-active in the promotion of suitable education in care homes, within resource limitations.
Identify personal training/educational requirements in conjunction with Clinical Lead and Operational Lead and attain and maintain an agreed level of expertise through ongoing training and development.
Maintain a caring environment through counselling and support of colleagues and supervised staff, as necessary.
Maintain good industrial relations.
Comply with the Safety at Work Act.
Person Specification
To be personally accountable for professional and ethical actions and omissions and ensure compliance with NMC Code of Conduct.
Use professional knowledge and judgements to take into account the range of care package and treatment options available. Give full consideration to the patients personal circumstances and preferences in order to formulate and adjust programmes of care.
Execute tasks delegated by the Operational Lead concerning the day to day organisation and operation of the nursing team, for example off duty rotas.
Assume responsibility for the supervision and co-ordination of the whole caseload and nursing team in the absence of the Operational Lead.
Maintain accurate records as required by the Health Authority and in accordance with NMC guidelines.
Correlate statistical information as required by team management.
Participate in clinical audit and direct team in undertaking clerical audit appropriate to team practice.
Actively promote implementation and upholding of Health Authority, District and Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and directives.
Actively promote the correct implementation and upholding of relevant statutory measures and governmental directives.
Establish and maintain effective relationships within the Trust and with outside statutory and voluntary agencies. This is in order to raise the profile of district nursing and influence, where possible, the ongoing development of patient care and services
Set priorities to achieve a balance between patient needs, managerial duties, and staff training within resource limitations.
Provide training, undertake work based assessments and supervision of students. Typically, for periods of 8 weeks, at least once a year, students will usually be placed within a team while training for RN Level 1, but other students would receive similar input.
Act as preceptor to newly appointed staff and staff undergoing a supervised revision of practice.
Encourage and organise team participation in regular clinical supervision.
Maintain a high standard of evidence based nursing expertise.
Assist the Operational Lead in monitoring clinical levels of expertise employed by the team in order that training needs amongst staff can be identified.
Organise and supervise the process of induction for new team members and contribute to the induction of other disciplines, as appropriate.
Be pro-active in the promotion of suitable education in care homes, within resource limitations.
Identify personal training/educational requirements in conjunction with Clinical Lead and Operational Lead and attain and maintain an agreed level of expertise through ongoing training and development.
Maintain a caring environment through counselling and support of colleagues and supervised staff, as necessary.
Maintain good industrial relations.
Comply with the Safety at Work Act.
Person Specification
Registered Nurse Level 1
Essential
Desirable
Registered Nurse Level 1
Essential
Desirable
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
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- Nurse Prescribing qualification or willing to commence
Desirable
- Degree Level Specialist Practitioner Course (District Nursing)
Registered Nurse Level 1
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- Nurse Prescribing qualification or willing to commence
Desirable
- Degree Level Specialist Practitioner Course (District Nursing)
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
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Greyfriars Therapy Centre
unit 12 Frank Foley Way
Stafford
ST16 2ST
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Greyfriars Therapy Centre
unit 12 Frank Foley Way
Stafford
ST16 2ST
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Greyfriars Therapy Centre
unit 12 Frank Foley Way
Stafford
ST16 2ST
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Greyfriars Therapy Centre
unit 12 Frank Foley Way
Stafford
ST16 2ST
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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