District Nurse Sister/Charge Nurse Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

"Bis Art" CJSC. BAL Trademark; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Adult Community Nursing Team as a Band 6 District Nurse, providing high-quality care in Salford. This role offers flexibility with evening and overnight shifts, supporting patients in their homes. You'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals, ensuring comprehensive care and promoting independence. With a commitment to professional growth, the organization provides excellent training opportunities and a supportive environment. Embrace a career that values care, appreciation, and inspiration while making a significant impact on the community's health.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave allowance

Flexible working hours

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Comprehensive induction program

Annual appraisals for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience in community nursing and working with complex patient needs.
• Ability to manage and lead nursing teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the community and manage junior staff.
• Assess and manage health needs, including end-of-life care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Nursing Care

Leadership

Assessment Skills

Education

Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing

Substantial experience at Band 5 level

Job description

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 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.

You’ll be supported by an expert team in an environment where training and development opportunities are actively encouraged. We offer a comprehensive induction program and annual appraisals to support your professional growth.

Your responsibilities include providing nursing care within the community, planning workload for junior staff, and supporting the team leader. You will participate in delivering nursing care and supporting clients in the community, working autonomously with confidence and competence. You will assess and manage the health needs of an identified population, including end-of-life care and patients with long-term or complex needs.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will chair team safety huddles, attend multidisciplinary meetings, discharge planning meetings, and provide feedback to ensure seamless patient care.

You will be responsible for assessing patient care needs, developing, implementing, and evaluating care programs for specific patient groups, and supporting overall patient care. As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will provide daily clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff, promoting evidence-based practice.

The core hours of the role are:

1. Three shifts starting 18:00-00:00
2. One shift 18:00-08:00

covering a 7-day service.

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 the community across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, aiming to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and partners. We value our core principles: care, appreciate, and inspire, and seek individuals who embody these values.

In return, we offer a role with purpose and flexibility, with opportunities for career development. Our benefits include a competitive annual leave allowance, flexible working, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, promoting work-life balance.

For more details about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents. Additional information about working at the Northern Care Alliance can be found in the attached Candidate Information Pack or on our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.

This advert closes on Thursday, 15 May 2025.

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