Community Staff Nurse (Workington)

Ncic; Workington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes (lease cars,

Cycle to Work

Vivup counselling service

Job summary

NCIC is seeking registered or newly qualified nurses to join the Workington Community Nursing Team on a 21-hour-per-week temporary contract. You will provide holistic care in home environments, prioritise referrals, assess risk, and deliver high-quality clinical care in partnership with patients and families.

The role supports a community nursing service with opportunities for professional development, supported by a preceptorship program and a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Level 1 registered nursing qualifications.
• Post registration qualification in teaching/assessing (ENB 998/NST 307) or equivalent.
• Post registration qualification in Acute/Chronic Disease Management.
• Nurse Prescribing.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise referrals and manage workload.
• Assess, monitor and evaluate risk management for patient, carer and staff.
• Deliver and evaluate clinical nursing care based on best practice.
• Use equipment to aid assessment and treatment (Doppler, Syringe Driver, enteral feed system, moving/handling equipment).
• Carry out clinical duties involving body fluids (venepuncture, wound dressings, catheterisation, tracheostomy care).
• Obtain samples for diagnosis (venepuncture, wound swabs, urinary and faecal sampling).
• Support and educate patients/carers in promoting independence and rehabilitation.
• Deliver care to promote comfort for patients at end of life.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Level 1 registered nursing qualifications

Post registration teaching/assessing (ENB 998/NST 307)

Post registration Acute/Chronic Disease Management

Nurse Prescribing

Job description

Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare?

Main area 205150 Workington ICC Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (This is a temporary contract within Workington ICC for a band 5 nurses for 21 hours per week.) Hours Part time - 21 hours per week (Daily shift patterns covering the hours of 0800 -22.30. Weekends and bank holiday working on a rotational basis.) Job ref 262-A-26-7982324-C

Site Workington Community Hospital Town Workington Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced or newly qualified nurses to join our supportive team in Workington ICC.

This is a temporary contract for 21 hours per week.

If you are looking to become part of a friendly community nursing team, providing holistic care in the home environment this job is for you...

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Workington Community Nursing Team. The team thrives to deliver safe, effective and patient centred care to the population of our case load. We are looking to recruit registered or newly qualified nurses, eager to develop their community nursing career.

Main duties of the job

• To prioritise referrals and manage workload
• To assess, monitor and continually evaluate risk management of situation and environment for both patient/carer/family and staff and deal with safety issues as identified.
• To assess, deliver and evaluate all aspects of clinical nursing care based on best practice.
• Use of equipment/technology to aid appropriate assessment of patient condition and delivery of treatment such as Doppler, Syringe Driver, enteral feed system, moving and handling equipment
• To carry out a range of clinical duties that involve dealing with body fluids eg venepuncture, wound dressings, catheterisation and tracheostomy care.
• To undertake and obtain samples for diagnostic purposes eg venepuncture, wound swabs, urinary and faecal sampling.
• To support and educate patients/carers in promoting independence and rehabilitation in timely approach using case management model of working.
• To deliver care in promoting comfort for patients who are terminally ill following recognised care pathway.
• To have sound knowledge base of medication and effects on conditions.
• To be responsible for appropriate and cost effective nurse prescribing.
• To administer medications reviewing and monitoring effects.
• To communicate closely with patients and all parties involved in delivery of services.
• To order and ensure effective management of specialist nursing equipment.

Working for our organisation

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligiblevacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
• *Subject to eligibility

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Level 1 registered nursing qualifications
• Post registration qualification in teaching/assessing (ENB 998/NST 307) or equivalent
• Post registration qualification in Acute/Chronic Disease Management
• Nurse Prescribing

Experience

• Demonstrable recent community nursing experience.
• Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively.
• Demonstrate evidence to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate evidence to motivate team/peers.
• Evidence of clinical/professional development.
• Knowledge of changing health agenda and impact for community nursing

Knowledge

• Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role.
• Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions.
• Understanding of scope of professional practice.
• Understanding of reflective practice and its application.
• Self awareness and appreciation of limitations.
• Demonstrate ability of change management.
• Knowledge of changing way health services are being planned and delivered

Skills and Aptitudes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team.

Personal Circumstances

• Demonstrates flexibility to meet needs of service.
• Able to travel independently of public transport
• Current driving licence with access to own vehicle.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Melissa Norman, Louise Freeman or Amy Carden Job title District Nurse Team Leads Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01946 853333 Additional information

If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information please contact one of the team leads , Louise Freeman, Melissa Norman or Amy Carden.

If you have problems applying, contact

Address South Parkhouse Building
Baron Way
Kingmoor Park
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA6 4SJ
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