Community Auxiliary Nurse - Night Service

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Bebington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Band 3 Community Auxiliary Nurse to join their Night Service Team in Bebington. This part-time role involves providing care for housebound patients, primarily during evening shifts. Applicants should possess good interpersonal skills, a willingness to learn, and access to a vehicle for work. This position is crucial for supporting patients in managing their long-term health and preventing hospital admissions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Infection Control.
• Knowledge of Tissue Viability.

Responsibilities

• Work predominantly evening shifts on a flexible rota.
• Support housebound patients in managing long-term conditions.
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good personal organisational skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Basic computer skills

Willingness to undertake training

Access to a car for work purposes

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Go back Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Community Auxiliary Nurse - Night Service

The closing date is 09 December 2025

There has never been a better time to join Wirral Community Health and Care Trust, as we have just received a CQC rating of GOOD with areas in OUTSTANDING. Providing Community Nursing Services over 24 hours that keep our local communities thriving is the heart of everything we do.

We are looking to recruit a Band 3 Community Auxiliary Nurse to work within the Community Nursing Night Service Team.

The post is for 20 hours per week.

The Community Night team is based at Community Intermediate Care Centre, First Floor - Clatterbridge Road, Clatterbridge, Wirral.

To cover 7 day period, predominantly working evening shifts, however, where service requires to complete Night Shift.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to work predominantly evening shifts on a flexible rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays; however you may be required to work shifts across the 24 hour period depending on service needs.

Whilst community experience would be an advantage we are keen to recruit those who have relevant transferable skills who are enthusiastic to develop their career in the community setting.

Our Community Nursing Team supports the needs of housebound patients living on the Wirral. We provide valuable care, supporting people to manage their long term conditions, and maximise their independence, which in turn can prevent admission into hospital or enable a quicker discharge if they admitted.

About us

As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.

Job responsibilities

The post requires good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable.

Please see the Job Description for full list of the expected duties of the role and refer to the Person Specification when completing your application.

Access to a car for work purposes is essential.

Person Specification

• Knowledge of Infection Control
• Knowledge of Tissue Viability

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of patient care
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of working within the Community

Skills and attributes

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good personal organisational skills
• Ability to work unsupervised when required
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to undertake in-service training and development
• Access to a car for work purposes
• Full UK Driving Licence

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.

Employer name

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community Intermediate Care Centre, Community Nursing Night Service