CSP District Nurse - OOHs Central Manchester

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking a Band 6 District Nursing Sister for the Evening and Overnight District Nursing Service in Central Manchester. The role focuses on autonomous home-based nursing care, patient assessment, planning and evaluation to prevent hospital admissions.

You will provide clinical leadership, supervise junior staff, and work with GPs, OOH services, and other teams. Night shifts are 22:30–08:00, with a driving requirement for city-wide coverage.

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse with CSP district nursing qualification.
• Experience in community/home nursing settings.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in patients' homes.
• Provide autonomous clinical care and promote independence.
• Lead, supervise and mentor junior staff and students.
• Collaborate with GPs, OOH GPs, ambulance services and other teams.
• Coordinate evening caseload and urgent referrals; make informed decisions.
• Deliver palliative and end-of-life care and catheter/medication management.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Autonomous nursing

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Home-based care

Driving licence

Education

CSP qualification

Nursing qualification

District Nursing experience

Job description

As a Band 6 District Nursing Sister with the CSP qualification within the Evening and Overnight District Nursing Service for Central Manchester you will provide high quality, autonomous nursing care to patients in their own homes. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and compassionate treatment while promoting independence and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions.

As a senior member of the team, you will provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentorship to junior staff and students. You will work with GPs, OOH GPs, ambulance service, hospices, other community teams as well as patients family and carers.

The post requires excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills, together with the ability to work independently and able to prioritise the workload.

The hours are 22:30 - 08:00 2 x 9hr night shifts per week

The role involves leading the evening & OOHs district nursing team, responding to urgent referrals and making informed clinical decisions in a variety of community settings. You will undertake palliative and end of life care, catheter and medication management whilst supporting patients with long term conditions.

Coordinate and prioritise the evening caseload to ensure timely and safe delivery of care.

We cover a large geographical area so being able to drive and have use of a car is essential for this job role.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Katherine Phelps Job title: Team Leader Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07723060085

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