District Nurse Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS; Salford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Band 6 District Nurse, providing essential care within the community of Salford. This role offers the chance to work flexibly across a seven-day period, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes. As part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you'll assess patient needs and implement care plans, ensuring a seamless experience for those you serve. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for motivated individuals looking to make a real difference in community health.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Hours

Wellbeing Hours

Comprehensive Induction Program

Qualifications

• Experience in district nursing or community care settings.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage patient care effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in the community and support junior staff.
• Assess and manage health needs of patients, including complex conditions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Nursing Care

Leadership

Patient Assessment

Education

Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing

Band 5 Nursing Experience

Job description

Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 District Nurse to join the Adult Community Nursing Team, working flexibly over a seven-day period. The Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing is desirable, or at least substantial years of experience working at band 5 level within the district nursing service.

The Evening and Overnight District Nursing Team delivers care between 18:00-08:00 across the community of Salford to people in their own homes. We are part of a dynamic, integrated health and social multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care, advice, support, and monitoring to patients, their families, and staff within community settings. You will work under the direction and supervision of the District Nurse Lead to provide care to patients with complex and non-complex needs, aiming to promote independence and self-management.

You should have excellent communication skills.

Support and development opportunities are available in a friendly environment, including a comprehensive induction program and annual appraisals to enhance your knowledge and skills.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide nursing care to patients within the community environment and plan workload for junior staff, supporting the team leader.
2. Participate in delivering nursing care and support to clients within the community setting, working autonomously with confidence and competence.
3. Work under the direction of the Integrated Team Leader, assessing and managing the health needs of an identified population, including end-of-life care and patients with long-term or complex conditions.
4. Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills to chair team safety huddles, attend multi-professional and discharge planning meetings, and feedback to ensure seamless patient care.
5. Assess patient care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate care programs for specific patient groups, and support overall patient care.
6. As Sister/Charge Nurse, provide daily clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff, ensuring evidence-based practice.

Core hours of the post

• 3 shifts starting 18:00-00:00
• 1 shift 18:00-08:00
• Covering a 7-day service

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and community settings, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford to improve lives.

We are committed to high standards of care, working with local authorities and partners, and embody our core values: care, appreciate, and inspire. We offer roles with purpose, flexibility, and opportunities for career progression, along with benefits like generous annual leave, flexible working, and wellbeing hours.

Job details:

• Date posted: 01 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year (pro-rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 236-SCO-NM266-25

Location: Evening and Overnight District Nurses, St James House, Salford, M6 5FW