District Nurse - Community Specialist Practitioner

Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust; Stretford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative working environment

Shape future of community nursing

Mentor emerging talent

Areas of leadership responsibility

Ongoing clinical and professional devt

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Community Specialist Practitioner to lead and mentor our community nursing team. The role combines clinical excellence with leadership responsibilities across Trafford’s integrated neighbourhood service.

The candidate will deliver high-quality patient care, support MDT collaboration, and drive professional development within a supportive, innovative environment. Driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and access to a car.
• CSP qualification and registered nursing status required.
• Nursing leadership and teaching capability desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship for the community nursing team.
• Assess and address diverse health needs in the community, including end-of-life and long-term conditions.
• Work under Nursing Team Leader and contribute to MDT decision-making.
• Ensure safety and quality of care while developing emerging nursing talent.

Skills

Leadership skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Nursing clinical practice

Education

First Level Registered nurse

Community Specialist Practitioner (CSP) qualification

Registered Non-Medical Prescriber

Job description

Job summary

We are Trafford Local Care organisation, bringing together NHS community health services and social care services in the city. We are driven by the aim of improving the health of local people, by working across organisational boundaries.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in our neighbourhood, as part of an integrated team in Trafford (North Trafford District Offices)

Are you ready to strengthen and expand your clinical knowledge and skills?

Are you ready to be a role model; providing leadership and mentorship for our community nursing team?

If so, we invite you to join us as a transformative member of our nursing team, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing healthcare delivery.

What We are Looking For

A Community Specialist Practitioner who is passionate about making a positive impact and who would thrive in a role that combines delivering clinical excellence with leadership responsibilities.

What We Offer

• A collaborative environment that encourages innovative approaches to patient care.
• The opportunity to shape the future of nursing within our community.
• A chance to mentor emerging talent.
• The opportunity to be responsible for specific areas of leadership.
• Ongoing clinical and professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive induction.
• Opportunity to work within a successful and developing integrated health and social care team.

Main duties of the job

This is your chance to be part of a vibrant team, dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients in the comfort of their own environments. In this role, your autonomy will shine as you assess and attend to the diverse health needs of our community, including delivering exceptional care to those facing end-of-life challenges and patients with long‑term or complex conditions. Working under the guidance of the Nursing Team Leader, you will leverage your clinical expertise to make vital decisions that directly impact patient outcomes.

Your days will be dynamic and fulfilling, blending hands‑on patient care with the gratifying task of nurturing emerging nursing talent, professional oversight and ensuring the safety and quality of that care.

Working closely with members of our wider integrated neighbourhood team, you will be part of an MDT approach to addressing the diverse wellbeing needs of our population.

You will hold the relevant CSP Qualification and have the required community nursing experience as set out in the job description. With patient centred care as your main focus, you will deliver our values and nurse with pride, respect, empathy, consideration, compassion and dignity.

The Community Nursing Service is a 7 day service with variable shift patterns available between 8am-10pm.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you possess a full driving licence and have access to a car.

About us

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 are 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 will 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 will 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 is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We will support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details

Date posted: 27 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 349-LCOD-8375477-RL4

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you will need for this role, take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registered nurse
• Community Specialist Practitioner (CSP) qualification
• Registered Non-Medical Prescriber

Desirable

• Masters level education
• Other relevant course e.g. care of the elderly/palliative care / management course

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit
• Implementation of audit recommendations
• Evidence of excellent communication, diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Evidence of leadership skills and involvement in change management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Teaching skills
• Experience of implementation of change

Desirable

• Undertaken a leadership/management programme
• Module/course in Research methods

Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate highly developed clinical practice
• IT skills
• Awareness of the wider NHS agenda
• Awareness of national and local strategic direction/frameworks
• Full, current driving licence and access to car

Desirable

• Enhanced communication skills training

Employer details

Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Central Trafford District Nursing, 3rd Floor, Waterside, Sale, M33 7ZF, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/

Contact

For questions about the job, contact Lisa Gerrard, Senior Practitioner, [e-mail], 0796344667

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act statement

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome.