Community Auxiliary Nurse - Night Service

NHS; Wirral; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization in Wirral is seeking a Band 3 Community Auxiliary Nurse for part-time evening shifts. The role involves providing care to housebound patients, supporting them in managing long-term conditions to enhance their independence and prevent hospital admissions. Ideal candidates will have communication and interpersonal skills, experience in patient care, and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience of patient care is required.
• Experience of working within a team is required.
• Manual Handling Skills essential.
• Knowledge of Infection Control needed.
• Knowledge of Tissue Viability is important.

Responsibilities

• Work predominantly evening shifts on a flexible rota.
• Support housebound patients in managing long term conditions.
• Provide care that prevents hospital admission.

Skills

Good communication skills (verbal/written)

Good interpersonal skills

Good personal organisational skills

Ability to work unsupervised when required

Education

NVQ Level III – direct care, social care (or equivalent)

Job description

Job summary

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 a 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.

Details

Date posted: 25 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part‑time

Reference number

844-7631943

Job locations

Community Intermediate Care Centre, Community Nursing Night Service
Clatterbridge, Wirral, CH63 4JY

Job description & responsibilities

The post requires good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable. Access to a car for work purposes is essential.

Please see the full job description for the complete list of expected duties and refer to the person specification when completing your application.

Person Specification – Quals & Professional

• NVQ Level III – direct care, social care (or equivalent)
• Manual Handling Skills
• Knowledge of Infection Control
• Knowledge of Tissue Viability

Experience and Knowledge – Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience of working within the Community
• Basic computer skills

Skills and Attributes – Essential

• Good communication skills (verbal/written)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good personal organisational skills
• Ability to work unsupervised when required

Personal Qualities – Essential

• 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 details

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Community Intermediate Care Centre, Community Nursing Night Service
Clatterbridge, Wirral, CH63 4JY

Employer's website

https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/