Community Staff Nurse

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust’s Band 5 Intermediate Care Nurse role will be primarily based on Ward B3 at Halton Hospital, supporting the Community Winter Stepdown Ward from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027.

The ward provides rehabilitation and recovery-focussed care for patients after an acute stay or as an alternative to admission, with potential redeployment into other community nursing services.

Qualifications

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in line with rehabilitation goals.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care for patients requiring intermediate care and rehab.
• Promote patient independence and personalised care planning.
• Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team for discharge planning.
• Administer medications safely per Trust policies.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Support education, health promotion and discharge planning for patients and families.
• Participate in ward quality improvement, audits and service development.
• Act as a patient advocate, delivering care with dignity and respect.
• Supervise healthcare assistants and junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in line with individual needs and rehabilitation goals.
• Deliver high-quality intermediate care and rehabilitation nursing.
• Promote patient independence and support recovery through personalised care planning.
• Coordinate patient care and discharge planning with the multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications safely and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Discharge planning

Intermediate care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

This exciting Band 5 Intermediate Care Nurse opportunity will be primarily based on Ward B3 at Halton Hospital, supporting the Community Winter Stepdown Ward from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027. The ward has been established to support system winter pressures, providing rehabilitation, assessment and recovery-focused care for patients requiring intermediate care support following an acute hospital stay or as an alternative to hospital admission. Whilst the role will remain focused on the delivery of high-quality intermediate care throughout the duration of the winter ward, successful candidates will also benefit from the opportunity to gain broader experience across the Community and Dental Directorate following the winter period. Subject to service requirements, posts may be redeployed into a range of community nursing services, including Community District Nursing Teams, Intermediate Care Services, and other Community Staff Nurse roles, offering valuable development opportunities and exposure to diverse community healthcare settings. This post represents an excellent opportunity for nurses who are passionate about rehabilitation, patient‑centred care and supporting patients to regain independence while developing their skills across a wide range of community nursing services.Main duties of the job Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in line with individual needs and rehabilitation goals. Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients requiring intermediate care and rehabilitation support. Promote patient independence and support recovery through personalised care planning. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including therapists, medical staff and social care colleagues, to coordinate patient care and discharge planning. Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, identify risks and elevate concerns appropriately. Administer medications safely and in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records and documentation. Support patients and families with education, health promotion and discharge planning. Participate in ward-based quality improvement initiatives, audits and service development activities. Act as a patient advocate, ensuring care is delivered with dignity, compassion and respect. Supervise and support healthcare assistants, students and junior colleagues where appropriate. Contribute to the creation of a safe clinical environment through effective infection prevention and control, risk management and safeguarding practices. Participate in the ward's seven-day service and work flexibly to meet service demands.

Flexible working will be considered for all roles.

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM) serves more than one million residents across the Halton and Warrington boroughs and the wider North West region. Bringing together community and out-of-hospital services (formerly provided by Bridgewater Community Healthcare) with inpatient and elective care (formerly Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals) we provide services at two hospital sites and more than 70 community hubs and facilities.

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation.

Our mission

We will be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision

We will be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our values

• Kind: We are caring, supportive and respectful to everyone
• Open: We are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
• Fair: We listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
• One team: We work well together and with our communities