Community Nurse Associate

NHS; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Morecambe is seeking a committed Band 4 Community Nurse Associate to deliver high-quality nursing care in the community. This permanent position (37.5 hours/week) offers flexible working patterns, including evenings and weekends. Candidates must have experience as a Nurse Associate, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving license. Join a supportive team focused on patient-centered care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a team and as a lone worker.
• Experience in venipuncture, wound care, palliative care, and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based, holistic nursing care.
• Collaborate with health and social care colleagues.
• Conduct complex assessments and care planning.

Skills

Registered Nurse Associate experience

Teamwork

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Job Summary

Morecambe South District Nurses are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and highly motivated Band 4 Community Nurse Associate, excited to work in an evolving district nursing service. The successful applicant will be committed to working closely with health and social care colleagues to provide high-quality care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions in the community setting. This role is permanent, 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working over 7 days, including weekends and evenings.

Main Duties of the Job

The team is based in Morecambe, a seaside town, making it a desirable place to work and live. The post holder will work as a registrant within Community Services, providing evidence-based, holistic nursing care. You will join a friendly and motivated team that values staff development, offering regular clinical supervision, training, and occupational health services. Collaboration with other professionals, voluntary sectors, and informal carers is essential to promote excellent patient care at home and in the community. Excellent communication skills are required for complex assessments and care planning. A full UK driving license is necessary.

About Us

We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, along with community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. Our services include emergency, critical care, outpatient, diagnostics, therapies, day surgery, and outreach services.

Details

• Date posted: 14 July 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 per annum, pro-rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 331-C18240725
• Job location: Morecambe South District Nurses, Middleton Way, Heysham, LA3 2LE

Job Responsibilities

Further details about role responsibilities are available in the job description and personal specification documents under supporting documents. Visit www.uhmb.nhs.uk for more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay.

Person Specification

Essential

• Registered Nurse Associate experience
• Experience working in a team and lone worker experience
• Experience in venipuncture, wound care, including reassessment, palliative care, safe medication administration, and recording

Desirable

• Catheter care (female, male, suprapubic), compression therapy
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and record keeping), computer skills

Other Requirements

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further information is available on the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

• Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
• Address: Middleton Way, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2LE
• Website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk