Community Staff Nurse | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Central Manchester is seeking enthusiastic Staff Nurses to join their District Nursing Team. This role offers the opportunity to provide complex care in community settings, with pathways for career progression to Band 6. The ideal candidate will be a Registered General Nurse with proven leadership skills and the capacity to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse.
• Ability to work in community settings and across organisational boundaries.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work in a team as well as autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex care to adults in their own home and in community settings.
• Collaborate with GP Services and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams to coordinate patient care.
• Engage in development programmes and training opportunities for career progression.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and effective teamwork.

Skills

Leadership skills

Ability to work autonomously

Collaboration skills

Education

Registered General Nurse

Job description

Overview

A fabulous opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and dynamic Staff Nurses to join our District Nursing Team at the Gorton Hub in Central Manchester. Full and part time applicants will be considered. We are Manchester/Trafford Local Care Organisations bringing together NHS Community Health Services and adult social care services in Manchester and Trafford.

As Integrated Neighbourhood Teams we are driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Central Manchester by working across organisational boundaries. As a Registered General Nurse, you will be required to work as part of our District Nursing Service to provide complex care to adults in their own home and in a variety of settings within the Community. There are great development programmes in place for progression to Band 6 and opportunities for further education leading to Community Specialist Practitioner qualifications. You will work closely with GP Services and the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams to ensure that patient care is effectively coordinated, demonstrating a positive impact on our patients. You will enjoy the chance to develop new and existing clinical skills as well as a range of training opportunities for personal development. We will be looking for proven leadership skills and the ability to work within a team as well as work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex care to adults in their own home and in a variety of community settings as part of the District Nursing Service.
• Collaborate with GP Services and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams to coordinate patient care and improve outcomes.
• Engage in development programmes and training opportunities with the potential for progression to Band 6 and Community Specialist Practitioner qualifications.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team and autonomously.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse.
• Ability to work in community settings and across organisational boundaries.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work in a team as well as autonomously.

Additional Information & Benefits

Manchester NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, bringing together hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. We champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging a large workforce to pursue ambitious goals. We have created a digitally enabled organisation with Hive (Electronic Patient Record) launched in September 2022, and we are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider with a Green Plan for sustainability. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, equal opportunities for career development, and a focus on health and wellbeing.

To learn more about key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience needed, see the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Also read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ for information about the Trust, benefits and how we care for you as you care for others.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity and eliminating discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025