Community Staff Nurse

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Community Staff Nurse to join their dedicated team in Ulverston. The role involves delivering high-standard, person-centred care to patients in their homes. Candidates should be passionate about nursing, with relevant qualifications and experience. The position requires flexibility, as it includes weekend and evening shifts. Join a supportive team committed to providing excellent healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Experience in palliative care and wound care is essential.
• Must possess mentorship and prescriber qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based, holistic nursing care.
• Support Team Leader and supervise staff.
• Work includes weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Palliative care

Wound care

Time management

Advanced communication

Supervision

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 diversity and encourages applications from protected groups including BAME, LGBT+ and people with disabilities.

Job overview

An opportunity to join the Ulverston District Nurses as a registered nurse. The team is supportive and dedicated to delivering high-standard person-centred care to residents of Dalton and surrounding villages.

We seek an experienced, enthusiastic team player passionate about caring for people in their own homes. The role is 22.5 hours weekly over 3 days, including weekends, bank holidays, evenings, and potential nights, supporting the Furness out of hours team, operating 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a registered Nurse in Community Services, providing evidence-based, holistic nursing care. Responsibilities include supporting the Team Leader, supervising staff, and delegating tasks based on skills. The Ulverston team comprises full and part-time nurses and a healthcare support worker, managed by the Assistant Team leads and supported by the Team Lead.

Working for our organisation

Our services are based at Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital, and various community healthcare premises, including Millom Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

Furness General Hospital and RLI offer comprehensive hospital services, including Emergency Departments and specialist units. WGH provides general hospital services and an Urgent Treatment Centre. Community outreach services and diagnostics are also provided across Morecambe Bay.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Further details about the role and responsibilities are available in the Job Description and Person Specification documents under the supporting materials. More information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found at 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 of working in patients' own homes

Please note that shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. The Trust promotes flexible working and is committed to Equal Opportunities, aiming to be Effortlessly Inclusive. We operate a No Smoking Policy.

Only applicants demonstrating how they meet the Person Specification will be shortlisted. The Trust may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received. Interview expenses are generally not offered unless specified. For roles Band 6 and above, and some medical/dental posts, a Disclosure & Barring Service check is required with applicable fees.

Newly appointed staff will undergo a 6-month probationary period. We have introduced Pre-Onboarding to assist new staff in settling in, with useful information available at https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and a Disclosure check will be required.