Community Staff Nurse (DN)

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a motivated nurse to join the Wigan Central District Nursing team. A structured preceptorship is provided and there is a robust competency framework to support development.

The role involves visiting patients at home across the Trust, with a 37.5 hour week (08:30–17:00). Applicants must have access to a car with business insurance and be able to travel across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current registration and up-to-date competencies.
• Ability to travel regularly across the Trust to patient homes.
• DBS check enhancements will be completed during pre-employment.

Responsibilities

• You will have a variety of clinical skills and be able to demonstrate continued professional development and qualified as a registered nurse.
• You will need to be able to travel independently across the Trust.
• Enhanced DBS with Adults' Barred List check will be obtained during pre-employment checks.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Communication skills

Travel independently

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Due to progression, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join our Wigan Central District Nursing team.

We offer a structured preceptorship supported by our Education team for all new starters and a robust competency framework. Successful candidates will be encouraged and supported to develop and progress within their role.

37.5 hours - Monday to Sunday working pattern 0830-1700

As the role involves visiting patient homes across the Trust every day, postholders must state in their application if they have access to a car with suitable business insurance. If you do not mention this in your application, you will not be considered for the post.

This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Main duties of the job

• You will have a variety of clinical skills and be able to demonstrate continued professional development and qualified as a registered nurse. You will have highly developed communication and personal skills.
• You will need to be able to travel independently across the Trust.
• Enhanced DBS with Adults' Barred List check will be obtained during pre-employment checks.
• Be advised, the vacancy might close early if a large number of applications is received.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high‑quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do — we believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.

We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team

We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high‑quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.

At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Contact Details

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sharon Smith Job title: Specialist Team Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0300 707 7700

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