Staff Nurse - Millom Community Hospital

Nhs-1; Millom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to cover eight and a half months of maternity leave at Millom Community Hospital. The role is a fixed-term 27-hour contract, with internal rotation shifts seven days per week, and a roster to support the 9-bed inpatient unit and district nursing team.

The ideal candidate will take charge of the ward when on shift, deliver high standards of patient care, and work with MDT colleagues.

Qualifications

• Appropriate nursing qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the ward/unit when rostered.
• Support junior staff and participate in training of junior staff and students.
• Deliver high-quality patient care and maintain safety.
• Report concerns to senior nurses and follow trust documentation and IT systems.

Skills

Ward leadership

Patient care

Team collaboration

EMIS

Lorenzo

Education

Nursing qualification

Tools

EMIS

Lorenzo

Job description

Main area community hospital Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract 8 months (Fixed term to cover mat leave.) Hours Part time - 27 hours per week (Working the internal rotation hours and district hours.) Job ref 331-8246385-UHMB

Employer University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site millom community hospital Town Millom Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/10/2026 23:59

Staff Nurse - Millom Community Hospital

NHS AfC: Band 5

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

A ideal opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 staff nurse to join our team here at Millom community hospital to cover eight and a half months of maternity leave. The position would be on a fixed term contract with a review of the staffing establishment at the end of the maternity cover to see if the position could be made permanent.

The successful candidate would be required to work on the 9 bedded in-patient unit along with supporting the district nursing team when required. The position is for a 27 hour fixed term contract.

There will be a requirement to work on the internal rotation shifts pattern seven days per week.

Main duties of the job

To take charge of the 9 bedded in-patient unit as and when rostered.

To maintain the safety and provide a high standard of care to all our patients.

To work with other MDT members and the discharge team in a professional manner.

To report to the senior nurse any concerns or issues.

To comply with the documentation process in line with trust policy. Become proficient in using the trust IT systems such as EMIS and Lorenzo

Working for our organisation

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Take charge of the ward when on shift.

Support junior staff

Participate in training of Junior staff and students.

Ensure the delivery of care is of the highest standard.

Ensure the safety of the patients and staff is maintained at all times.

Interview and application

• Appropriate nursing qualification

Application and interview

• Experience taking charge of a ward/unit
• Has experience managing a team of staff

Application and interview

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive.

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview. We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received. The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert. If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 4 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new roleincluding: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this link https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Andrea Armstrong Job title Ward manger Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01229402614 Additional information

Julie O Brien can be contacted on 01229402619 in the mangers absence.

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