Community Staff Nurse

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Heywood; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking compassionate Staff Nurses to deliver high-quality community care in Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale. You will assess needs, develop personalised care plans, and evaluate outcomes to support independence and quality of life in patients’ homes.

Ideal candidates are registered with NMC, have robust communication skills, and can travel across the Trust footprint.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2).
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Completion of a registered nursing preceptorship, Computer literacy skills.
• Clinical knowledge of diabetes, palliative care, wound care.
• Ability to plan and organise own work.
• Willingness to travel regularly and travel to different geographical locations.
• Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Assess nursing needs and create personalised care plans.
• Implement and evaluate care plans to improve outcomes.
• Support patients in home settings, including end-of-life care.
• Provide holistic care for palliative, wound, and complex needs.
• Work autonomously while being supported by team leaders.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Reliability

Approachability

Community health

Independence

Time management

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Willingness to travel

NMC registered nurse

CPD evidence

Written and verbal communication

Preceptorship

Diabetes knowledge

Palliative care

Wound care

Work planning

Team player

Driving license

Education

NMC registration

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

1. Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse ready to take your career to the next level? We're seeking dedicated Team Nursesto deliver high-quality, holistic care in the community, helping patients live their best lives in the comfort of their own homes. In this vital role, you'll be the driving force behind assessing nursing needs, creating and implementing personalised care plans, and evaluating outcomes to ensure outstanding patient care. Your expertise will support patients through a range of needs, including palliative care, wound management, and complex clinical interventions. This role offers variety, challenge, and the chance to truly make a difference. You will work autonomously, supported by your team leader, providing essential care and support to patients in their own homes. Your work will help maintain their independence, promote self-care, and improve their quality of life especially during end-of-life care. If you're passionate about community nursing and eager to be a compassionate, adaptable, and proactive part of a supportive team, we want to hear from you. To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs. We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Employer, we also guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Vacancies may close early where high application volumes are received or an internal redeployee is identified. For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants. If you are applying for a secondment, please discuss this with your line manager before applying. Any secondment offer will be subject to management approval and service needs. Where release cannot be supported, the secondment may unfortunately be unable to proceed.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding environment? We're looking for enthusiastic and driven Staff Nurses to become key members of our innovative and forward-thinking team within the Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale Integrated Neighbourhood Teams! Whether you're experienced in community care or eager to develop your skills, we welcome your transferable expertise and your ambition to grow in a vibrant community setting. This is your chance to shape your career while delivering exceptional care to those who need it most!

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability, reliability, and approachability
• A passion for community health and making a positive impact
• Ability to work independently with confidence
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Flexibility and innovation to adapt to different areas and challenges
• Willingness to travel regularly--please demonstrate your approach to this in your application
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Completion of a registered nursing preceptorship, Computer literacy skills
• Clinical knowledge of diabetes, palliative care, wound care
• Ability to plan and organise own work
• Works well within a team, Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Proven post NMC registration experience, Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes. The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.