Community Staff Nurse (NHS AfC: Band 5) - Community Nursing - Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Main area Community Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent: You will be required to work between the hours of 08.00hrs and 20.00hrs , 7 days per week as per the agreed roster. Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Full Time 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 381-CT-7247682

Site SWB NHS Trust Town Sandwell/Birmingham Salary £29,970 – £36,483 pro rata/per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/07/2025 23:59

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

Job overview

We have an opportunity for enthusiastic & motivated Registered Nurses to join our District Nursing Team within Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospital NHS.

We are looking to recruit a nurse who is committed to delivering high standards of care, be able to work as a team player & have the confidence to work independently without direct supervision.

We have multiple opportunities across our seven District Nursing teams.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to provide nursing care to patients within their own homes & clinic settings.

You must have effective communication & interpersonal skills & be prepared to work flexibly & collaboratively to meet the needs of the service & demonstrate a willingness to extend & develop your existing skills.

Due to the nature of the work it is essential that you have a full driving license and a car with business insurance.

To assist in the on-going assessment of users in order to determine their
individual needs/requirements based on a model of care.

To plan and implement the nursing care with the co-operation and
involvement of users and carers where appropriate.

To demonstrate, teach and advise users and carers on self-care, safety and
promotion of good health by utilising all opportunities for health promotion and education.

To participate in clinical supervision.

To evaluate the condition of users and the effectiveness of care provided and initiate any further action required.

To report and, where necessary, initiate emergency action with regard to
changes in users condition or behaviour.

To give professional advice and support as necessary to nursing colleagues.

To utilise a questioning approach to nursing and have an appreciation of
relevant clinical research findings.

To assist effective communication within the clinical environment and within the Nursing Team.

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population . ” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered General / Adult Nurse.
• Good standard of general education
• Evidence of good written skills
• Evidence of excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skill

Experience

• Experience of working individually and as part of a team
• Experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care needs

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Emily Hobbs Job title Practice Education Lead- District Nursing Email address emilyhobbs1@nhs.net Telephone number 07816534018

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