Community Staff Nurse, Ambulatory Wound Care | Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Mid Cheshire Hospitals; Sandbach, Winsford, Crewe, Northwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cheshire seeks an enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join an innovative community team. The role involves assessing and delivering nursing care, managing patient contacts, and working collaboratively in a team. Ideal candidates should hold a Band 5 qualification, possess strong clinical and communication skills, and be adaptable. This position offers structured support and opportunities for competency development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Structured induction package

Mentorship during induction

Opportunities for competency development

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, newly qualified or with community experience.
• Open to working in various areas as needed.
• Commitment to patient education and shared care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, deliver, and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Assist in developing and implementing personalised care plans.
• Ensure effective communication with patients and other health professionals.
• Record patient contacts accurately and maintain confidentiality.
• Perform wound care and clinical tasks as required.

Skills

Strong clinical and digital skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team‑working skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Band 5 Staff Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

The Ambulatory Wound Care service offers an opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic Staff Nurse to join our forward‑thinking, expanding community team. We are a highly innovative group dedicated to delivering safe, quality care to our patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess, deliver and evaluate nursing care for patients with a wide range of health needs and wound care in a clinical environment.
• Support the team in promoting the Trust’s values and behaviours.
• Work independently, manage time, organise tasks and maintain clinical excellence.
• Assist in developing and implementing personalised care plans and holistic nursing care for patients.
• Ensure effective communication with patients, carers and other health professionals and other agencies to guarantee appropriate service delivery.
• Record patient contacts accurately on EMIS Web and Trust documentation, maintaining confidentiality and adherence to NMC guidelines.
• Perform wound care, leg ulcer assessment and management, and other clinical tasks as required.
• Recognise, interpret and analyse clinical data related to patients' needs and make appropriate referrals when risks exceed scope of practice.
• Supervise and delegate aspects of nursing care to patients and carers where safe and appropriate.
• Maintain accurate personal and professional records and adhere to MCHFT policies, procedures and the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines.
• Report accidents and incidents, and participate in investigations according to the Incident Reporting System.
• Contribute to quality measurement and monitoring of standards.
• Perform non‑medical prescribing in accordance with MCHFT formulary if qualified.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Band 5 Staff Nurse, newly qualified or with community experience; previous experience not mandatory.
• Strong clinical and digital skills, capable of supporting specialist teams such as TVN, podiatry and vascular services.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team‑working skills; adaptable, reliable and approachable.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload efficiently and operate within the service footprint (Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership).
• Open to working in other areas where service needs require.
• Commitment to patient education and shared care approach supported by digital technology.

Working Hours & Conditions

Hours: 09:00 – 17:00, five days a week. Some weekend and bank holiday cover will be required.

Driving: Must have access to a vehicle to cover the service as needed.

Benefits & Support

Structured induction package, mentorship during induction and probation, and opportunities for competency development within a supportive team.

About the Trust

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides high‑quality, safe and effective healthcare in Cheshire and beyond, managing multiple facilities and part of the Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

Contact

We welcome anyone to contact us or to come and meet us.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Thursday 27 Nov 2025.