Community Staff Nurse - Barrow Town | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Barrow-in-Furness is looking for a highly motivated Community Nurse to join their team. The position involves providing holistic nursing care to patients in their homes and community settings. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexible shifts are essential. Ideal for newly qualified nurses or student nurses nearing graduation. Join us in delivering high-quality care to our patients.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified nurse, preferably recent graduates are welcome.
• Commitment to high quality patient care is essential.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care for patients in the community.
• Work collaboratively with health and social care colleagues.
• Lead and support junior staff through supervision and delegation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to perform complex nursing assessments

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Barrow Town District Nurses has an exciting opportunity to recruit to a temporary fixed term contract to cover maternity leave band 5 position, predominantly from the Furness base but with flexibility to change base as the service needs arise.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated band 5 Community Nurse who will be happy to work in an evolving district nursing service. The successful applicant will be committed to working closely with health and social care colleagues to provide high quality care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions in the community setting.

The role requires excellent communication skills as you will be undertaking complex nursing assessments and developing and delivering programs of care for patients and carers. The district nurses work a 24hr service and regular weekends, evening shifts and occasional nights will be part of your rota.

You will need to work collaboratively with other professionals, voluntary sector and informal carers to promote excellent care to patients in their own homes and community setting.

You will be joining an enthusiastic and motivated team who are friendly and approachable. We are very patient focused and staff development is high on our agenda. As part of our team we want to develop all staff to the highest standard.

Applications from student nurses due to qualify and newly qualified staff nurses are welcomed from those who wish to develop within the scope of Community Nursing.

The post holder will work as a registered Nurse within Community Services, accountable for providing evidence based, holistic nursing care of patients.

The post holder will be required to work as part of the integrated team across community settings such as patients’ homes and residential homes. Flexible working will be required to meet the needs of the patients group and the service as it continues to develop. Whilst working with other health care professionals the post holder will develop the ethos of integrated care and seamless services ensuring that patient care is delivered to the highest possible standard.

You will be expected to support the Sister/Team Leader in leading the team supervising, directing staff and delegating workload according to skills of the staff within the team.

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.


WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.


All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.


Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Jul 2025