BANK Community Nurse

HCRG Care Group; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community health provider in England is seeking a Bank Community Nurse to join the District Team in West Lancashire. The role involves providing holistic care to patients in community settings, with responsibilities including care assessments and supervision of the nursing team. The ideal candidate should be a registered nurse with strong communication and clinical risk assessment skills. This position offers attractive hourly rates and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to well-being services

Free on-going training

Flexible shift patterns

Opportunities for further education

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently in a community setting with high clinical standards.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary team collaboration is desirable.
• Understanding of NMC standards and implications for practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality holistic care to patients as part of the district nursing service.
• Carry delegated responsibility for care assessments and planning.
• Supervise the nursing team in the absence of leadership, as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Clinical risk assessment

Problem-solving abilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Adult Nursing

First-level registered nurse

Job description

We are looking for a BankCommunity Nurse to join our friendly, inclusive and forward‑thinking District Team, working across the West Lancashire area to provide care and support to patients in community settings.

Here at Clayton House, we are committed to continuous professional development, therefore we offer all our colleagues the opportunity to attend additional courses such as Palliative Care or Frailty to further improve their skills and knowledge.

The team is based out of Clayton House in Burscough. We have a variety of shifts available to fit around you and your personal life – the choice is yours! Please note that this role requires a full driving licence as it is community based.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the 24‑hour district nursing service, under the direction of the District Nursing Team Manager / Leader, providing high‑quality holistic care to patients.
• Carry delegated responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence‑based nursing to patients in their own homes.
• Assume delegated responsibility for the supervision of the team in the absence of the District Nursing Team Leader, when required.
• Assist with the creation of a roster up to six weeks in advance, helping promote work‑life balance and meet personal commitments.
• Support nursing and quality initiatives, including innovation and service redesign, and participate in quality improvements, research and development activity.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Degree/Diploma in Adult Nursing
• First‑level registered nurse
• Experience working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team / multi‑agency working (Desirable)
• Understanding of undertaking complex assessments and the planning and evaluation of care package
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal; evidence of effective interpersonal skills
• Clinical risk assessment skills
• Ability to problem‑solve and make clinical decisions
• Understanding of NMC standards and implications for practice
• Ability to work independently in a community setting with high clinical standards

Benefits

• Access to organisational committees in many specialist fields and the option to join your clinical specialism.
• Roster created up to six weeks in advance to promote a better work‑life balance.
• Access to Wagestream, allowing you to track your pay throughout the month and stream earned wages into your bank account.
• Opportunities to work in different areas and services to gain new knowledge and experience.
• Access to our Strive for Better networks, a national professional network of NHS professionals.
• Free 24/7/365 well‑being service available online and by telephone, including counsellors, post‑trauma support, legal, debt and practical life management helplines, guided self‑help, telephonic career coaching and monthly newsletters.
• Free statutory and mandatory training, and access to a range of courses and e‑learning to develop further skills and in‑house opportunities.
• Innovative, forward‑thinking culture that encourages idea submission and local initiatives backed by national funding.
• Recognition opportunities – local and national awards, virtual "Ask our Executives" event, and regular updates on company strategy and objectives.
• Work for an organisation with a majority of services holding "good" or "outstanding" ratings from the Care Quality Commission.

About the Company

HCRG Care Group is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services. Established in 2006, we work with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services (including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services), and adult social care and wellbeing services across England, directly helping more than half a million people each year.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people. We are a Disability Confident and Committed company, providing facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive as possible.

Package Description

As a Bank Community Nurse, you'll work as part of the HCRG Care Group Team in our West Lancashire service. In addition to attractive hourly rates (£18.71 per hour), you will benefit from: self‑booking access to all bank shifts, providing you meet the shift requirements, and the ability to request duties or days off prior to shift start.