Community Staff Nurse Band 5 - Congleton and Holmes Chapel

NHS; Congleton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Congleton seeks a Community Staff Nurse to join their team. This role demands excellent clinical skills and a compassionate approach to patient care. Ideal for candidates enthusiastic about community health, this position offers flexibility within a supportive environment that promotes professional development. Applicants must hold current NMC registration and have a passion for providing quality care to local residents.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio.
• Recent previous experience within a comparable role or transferable skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the ongoing advancement of the community nursing team.
• Support residents in managing long-term conditions.
• Assess clinical situations and provide appropriate care.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care planning

Communication skills

Compassion

Team collaboration

Education

Current NMC registration

Teaching/Assessing qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic patient records

Job description

Community Staff Nurse Band 5 - Congleton and Holmes Chapel

This is your opportunity to join a forward‑looking community team, if you have previous experience in this area of nursing or if you are new to this specialty.

The Community Nursing Team works as part of a wider multi‑disciplinary team, caring for residents in Congleton and Holmes Chapel. We work in partnership with practice nurses and empower patients to deliver the lower leg wound pathway. We enable patients to manage their long‑term conditions whilst remaining at home and preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital. Our work enables us to integrate with other services in the community including virtual wards and crisis response.

Congleton War Memorial Hospital is currently undergoing exciting changes and opportunities to link with the development of the community diagnostic centre.

Hours per week: 30 hours

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non‑UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non‑UK residents.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have excellent, up to date clinical skills & be enthusiastic, motivated and be able to work flexibly across our patch. It is expected that candidates will be able to contribute to the on‑going advancement of the team & will be rewarded with a friendly, supportive environment in which to develop.

The nursing team is part of a wider care community in which we support Congleton and Holmes Chapel residents to live well.

Experience is not necessary & enquiries are welcome from those interested. Informal visits are encouraged, especially from those currently working in the acute sector, who would like to see how community care works, first hand.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up‑to‑date portfolio
• Non‑medical prescriber
• Teaching/Assessing qualification

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately
• Able to assess, plan and evaluate patient care, taking into account the needs and desires of the patient
• Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process
• Awareness of the principles and practice of SSKIN (Surface, Skin inspection, Keep moving, Incontinence, Nutrition)
• Computer literacy including Knowledge of Microsoft office systems and use of email
• Leg ulcer assessment and management
• Experience in palliative care, end of life care.
• Understanding of Gold Standard Framework
• Diabetes care/management
• Understanding and / or experience of managing patients with LTC (Long Term Care) needs

Experience

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role/transferable skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
• Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
• Experience of using electronic patient/service user record systems
• Ability to communicate in a professional way with people at all levels of understanding either face to face, on the telephone, e‑mail or written communication
• Compassionate - with exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic
• Experience of mentoring students / supervise other junior staff
• Experience of working within a multi‑disciplinary team
• Previous experience delivering care in a community setting
• Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment
• Experience of working in a multi‑agency services
• Experience of mentoring
• Understanding and / or experience of interagency working
• Knowledge and experience relevant to area of practice

Other Role Requirements

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.