Senior District Nurse Leader – Community Care Mentor

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Senior Nurse (Band 6) to support the Clinical Team Leader in coordinating high-quality district nursing care in community settings.

The post involves leading and developing the team, supervising rotas, assessing complex patients, and delivering learning for staff and students. Flexible, rotational shifts include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. A commitment to patient-centred care and strong problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Community nursing experience essential.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Clear, compassionate communication with colleagues, patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality home and community care.
• Assess new and complex patients and complete Senior Nurse Reviews in various community settings.
• Lead and develop the District Nursing team; supervise rotas and allocate clinical work.
• Support learning and development for staff and students.
• Work a rotational shift pattern including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Community nursing

Leadership

Communication

Education

Registered nurse

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Senior Nurse (Band 6) to support the Clinical Team Leader in coordinating high-quality district nursing care in community settings.

The post involves leading and developing the team, supervising rotas, assessing complex patients, and delivering learning for staff and students. Flexible, rotational shifts include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. A commitment to patient-centred care and strong problem-solving skills are essential.