Community Auxiliary Nurse - Night Service

Wirral Community Health & Care Nhs Foundation Trustare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in the UK is looking for a Band 3 Community Auxiliary Nurse for its Community Nursing Night Service Team. The position requires 20 hours per week of providing essential care to housebound patients, with an emphasis on supporting their long-term conditions and maintaining independence. Applicants should possess good communication skills, adaptability, and a valid driver's license. Flexible evening shifts will be required, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Access to a car for work purposes is essential.
• Community experience is advantageous, but not mandatory.
• Provide referees who can verify employment/education history.

Responsibilities

• Support the needs of housebound patients living on the Wirral.
• Provide care that helps patients manage their long-term conditions.
• Maximise patients’ independence to prevent admission to hospital.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable

English language proficiency

Job description

About Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust

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.

Role Overview

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 and is based at the Community Intermediate Care Centre, First Floor – Clatterbridge Road, Clatterbridge, Wirral.

Working Hours and Schedules

• Predominantly evening shifts on a flexible rota, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Shifts may extend across the 24‑hour period depending on service needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the needs of housebound patients living on the Wirral.
• Provide care that helps patients manage their long‑term conditions.
• Maximise patients’ independence to prevent admission to hospital or enable a quicker discharge.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable.
• Access to a car for work purposes is essential.
• English language proficiency – proof of ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English is required.
• While community experience is an advantage, we are keen to recruit those with relevant transferable skills who are enthusiastic to develop their career in the community setting.
• Provide referees who can verify employment/education history over the last three years with valid business email addresses – personal references from friends or family will NOT be accepted.

Salary and Conditions

Salary is in line with national NHS Terms and Conditions and pro‑rata for part‑time positions. Relevant experience may be considered when offers are made.

• Staff on the Trust’s Redeployment Register will be given priority access to vacancies at their substantive band.
• Flexible working is very important to the Trust, both in providing this to staff and in supporting the provision of our services.

Application Process and Notes

A.I. Tools – the selection processes at Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. The use of AI in applications is monitored, and we remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools.

In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all employees must possess the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English. If you have not studied at an English‑speaking institute, or do not possess an English language qualification, please provide evidence in your application.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of disability, age, sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, maternity/pregnancy, marriage/civil partnership or transgender status. We actively encourage BAME, LGBTQ+ and disabled applicants and value the positive impact of difference on our teams. We support reasonable adjustments for new and existing staff.

We are a Veteran Aware NHS Trust and are pleased to share that we recently achieved Bronze Award accreditation in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

We are a Proud supporter of the Armed Forces Community and the statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Data Protection and Privacy

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. Information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record system if you are appointed. For further information explaining how we use your information in line with GDPR, please see our ‘Guidance for applicants’ document under the section ‘Additional documentation’.

Student Visas

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full‑time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full‑time permanent contract unless you have applied for a Graduate visa, or you have successfully completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment.