Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the planning and delivery of patient care within Adult Community Nursing Teams. The post holder is responsible for maintaining and delivering high standards of care. These services will be provided in accordance with the Trusts declared values and principles ensuring the delivery of quality, patient centred care.
Main duties of the job
- Clearly communicate timely, accurate and relevant information regarding patient care with patients, their families and carers, other professionals, and services to ensure seamless, appropriate timely care and where appropriate empower patients to become partners and maintain their independence.
- Contribute to the development of strategies, guidance, and protocols in accordance with MY clinical governance systems and objectives.
- To communicate collaborative partnership working with services within the Trust, primary care, and social services.
- To take the lead in team developments as designated by their line manager.
- To perform risk assessments ensuring a safe environment within patients homes and work areas.
- Ensures adherence to organisational Health and Safety, risk, and governance arrangements.
- To maintain standards in ongoing health information, both electronic and paper based, ensuring safe keeping and confidentiality, accurate record keeping of relevant data and profiling.
- To input clinical information onto System One as per MY policy.
- To maintain confidentiality, privacy, and dignity in relation to the patients and their treatment at all times.
- To undertake all mandatory / essential training as required by Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.
- To be responsible for maintaining professional registration and continuing professional development.
- Demonstrate a professional approach to work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001030
Job locations
The Bungalow
Castleford
West Yorkshire
WF10 5QS
Employer details
Employer name
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
The Bungalow
Castleford
West Yorkshire
WF10 5QS
Employer's website
https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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