Community Staff Nurse | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Preston is seeking dynamic Registered Nurses for their Central Lancashire District Nursing Services. Successful applicants will provide skilled nursing care and be part of a patient-centered, community-focused team. Full and part-time permanent roles are available, including fixed-term positions. The role offers flexible working hours and a supportive induction package.

Benefits

Robust induction and preceptorship package

Access to a range of training opportunities

Consideration for flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification is essential.
• Experience in community district nursing is an advantage.
• Ability to work between 7.45 to 22.00 over a 7-day period.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in a variety of settings.
• Be part of an innovative, dynamic district nursing team.
• Work in partnership with the local community.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patient and family focused

Self-motivated

Adaptability to flexible working hours

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic Registered Nurses to work in the Central Lancashire District Nursing Services.

The successful applicants will be responsible for providing skilled nursing care in a variety of settings, and will be part of an innovative, dynamic district nursing team. We are looking for Registered Nurses who are patient and family focused, with excellent communication skills and an interest in community district nursing. If you identify with our patient centred vision of care and enjoy working in partnership with the local community, come and join us.

Hours can be discussed at interview. Full and part time Permanent roles are available, along with 2 x 12 month fixed term positions for 22.5 hours per week.

You will be offered a robust induction and preceptorship package tailored to your developmental needs, regular clinical supervision and opportunity to access a range of training opportunities.

We require flexible self-motivated individuals who are prepared to work between the hours of 7.45 to 22.00 over a 7-day period.

About the Trust

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Why join us

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working; we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

How to apply / Additional information

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025.