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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Withington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in Central Manchester is seeking a Band 6 District Nursing Sister with CSP qualification to lead the Evening and Overnight District Nursing Service. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate autonomous home nursing care, coordinating urgent referrals and providing palliative care with a focus on independence and hospital avoidance.

You will supervise junior staff, collaborate with GPs, OOH GPs and community teams, and drive safe, compassionate care

Qualifications

• Registered District Nurse providing autonomous home care.
• Leadership skills for supervising junior staff.
• Able to coordinate care across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Evening/OOHs district nursing team and respond to urgent referrals.
• Provide palliative and end-of-life care and manage catheter/medication needs.
• Coordinate and prioritise evening caseload to ensure timely, safe care.

Skills

District nursing

Clinical leadership

Autonomous practice

Education

NMC registration

CSP qualification

Tools

Hive EPR

Job description

Band 6 CSP District Nurse OOHs Central Manchester | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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 either 17:30 - 23:30, 18:00 - 00:00. You may be asked to do a night shift with notice which is 22:30 - 08:00.

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.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.

If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with BarredLists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

This advert closes on Sunday 13 Sep 2026

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust