Community Staff Nurse - District Nursing ServiceBand 5

Main area

Community & Intermediate Care Services

Grade

Band 5

Contract

Permanent

Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (This includes weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Working from alternate bases within East Lancashire may be required and the ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service.)

Job ref

435-CIC-083-26

Site

ELHT footprint

Town

ELHT footprint

Salary

£32,073 - £39,043 per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

13/11/2026 23:59

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to join the East Lancashire District Nursing Service.

We are looking for motivated individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality District Nursing care and who demonstrate innovation, enthusiasm, and a strong passion for both personal and professional development. The ideal candidate will embrace change positively and contribute to continuous service improvement. If this reflects your values and approach, we would be delighted to hear from you.

This is a 7-day service, which includes weekends and Bank Holidays. The successful applicant will be required to work contracted hours on a rotational basis across day and night shifts, in line with service requirements.

Please note that the base location, contracted hours, and working pattern for this role will be discussed with the successful candidate, and suitable arrangements will be agreed. We actively promote flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance.

A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and the ability to travel independently across the locality are essential for this post.

Main duties of the job

The role entails supporting the Clinical Team Leader/Team Sister in the coordination and delivery of care in accordance with national and local District Nursing Strategy, undertaking multiple daily home visits and providing high-quality nursing care to individuals with diverse and often complex healthcare needs.

The post holder will be responsible for conducting comprehensive holistic assessments, formulating personalised care plans, and delivering a range of clinical interventions including wound management, health promotion, medicines management and end-of-life care, while working contracted hours across day and night shifts as required by service demands. You are expected to uphold the highest professional standards, behaviours and personal qualities as outlined in the NMC Code, demonstrating a strong commitment to safe, effective and compassionate care.

The role requires the capacity to problem-solve, respond effectively to change, seek guidance appropriately, and consistently apply evidence-based practice, alongside a genuine dedication to developing a career within District Nursing.

Working for our organisation

Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large, integrated healthcare organisation providing high-quality acute and community services for the population of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. The Trust places safety and quality at the centre of everything it does, investing in and developing its workforce, building strong partnerships with key stakeholders, and encouraging innovation and pathway redesign to deliver best practice across all services.

ELHT employs more than 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally recognised and have received awards for their contributions and achievements. The District Nursing Service is proud to be part of this forward-thinking organisation, offering a supportive environment where staff are encouraged to grow, develop, and access a wide range of professional development opportunities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details about this role, including the main duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting Documents section.

Further information about the District Nursing Service can be found on our Trust website at .

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Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria

• Professional qualification - RGN

Desirable criteria

• Non-Medical prescribing

ExperienceEssential criteria

• Multi-disciplinary working
• Experience of community working

Work Related Knowledge and SkillsEssential criteria

• Ability to adapt to the needs of the service and work independently
• Knowledge of Professional and NHS issues
• Clinical knowledge and skills

Desirable criteria

• Able to deputise in the absence of the Senior Nurse
• Evidence of implementation of change

Personal AttributesEssential criteria

• Willing to work out of the different bases to meet the needs of the service
• Able to adapt to change
• Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service
• Organisational skills

OtherEssential criteria

• Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle for work purposes - patient visits throughout span of duty

Dear Potential Applicant,

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancymay close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.**
• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
  
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