Community Staff Nurse

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Community Staff Nurse to join their dedicated team in Ulverston. The role involves providing high-quality, person-centered care, supporting team leadership, and working flexible hours across various community settings. Ideal candidates will be final year nursing students with relevant qualifications and experience in palliative and wound care. Join a supportive environment committed to inclusivity and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in palliative care and wound care.
• Ability to support team leadership and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based, holistic nursing care within Community Services.
• Support team leadership and supervise staff.

Skills

Time management

Advanced communication

Delegation

Supervision of junior staff

Education

Final year Nursing student

Supporting learners in practice/mentorship qualification

V150 prescriber

Academic palliative care course

Academic wound care course

Job description

Main area Community Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Over 3 days) Job ref 331-C16640525

Employer University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Ulverston health centre Town Ulverston Salary £29,970 - £36,483 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/05/2025 23:59

Community Staff Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

'Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work'

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay is committed to diversifying our workforce and encourages applications from protected groups including BAME, LGBT+, and people with disabilities.

Job overview

Join the Ulverston District Nurses as a registered nurse in a supportive team dedicated to high standards of person-centered care in Dalton and surrounding villages.

Part-time 22.5 hours/week over 3 days, including weekends, bank holidays, evenings, and potential nights, working within the Furness out of hours team across a 7-day, 365-day schedule.

Main duties of the job

Provide evidence-based, holistic nursing care as a registered nurse within Community Services, support team leadership, supervise staff, and delegate tasks based on skills.

The team comprises full and part-time nurses and healthcare support workers, managed by the Assistant Team Leads and supported by the Team Lead.

Working for our organisation

Operate from three main hospitals—Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, and Westmorland General Hospital—and various community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details, see the Job Description and Person Specification under supporting documents or visit https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

Qualifications

• Final year Nursing student
• Supporting learners in practice/mentorship qualification
• V150 prescriber
• Academic palliative care course
• Academic wound care course

Experience

• Palliative care
• Wound care
• Time management
• IT systems
• Documentation
• Delegation
• Supervision of junior staff
• Continence care
• Advanced communication/difficult situations
• Counselling
• Work allocation
• Shift leadership experience

Clinical skills

• Wound assessment and product choice
• Venepuncture
• Holistic assessment
• Compression therapy

Personal attributes

• Self-motivated
• Outgoing/friendly
• Experience of lone working
• Experience working in patients' homes

Please note: Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. We promote flexible working and are committed to Equal Opportunities, aiming to be Effortlessly Inclusive. The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the Person Specification; the Trust reserves the right to close the advert early. No interview expenses are offered unless specified. DBS checks are required for certain roles, with applicable charges.

Newly appointed staff will undergo a 6-month probation. We offer a Pre-Onboarding system to support your transition, accessible at https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding.

Certification: Appropriate UK professional registration is required. The role is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checks.