Community Staff Nurse

NHS

  • Manchester
  • £31,049-37,796 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • Just now
A fabulous opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and dynamic Staff Nurses to join our District Nursing Team at the Gorton Hub in Central Manchester full and part time applicants will be considered.We are Manchester/Trafford Local Care Organisations bringing together NHS Community Health Services and adult social care services in Manchester and Trafford.As Integrated Neighbourhood Teams we are driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Central Manchester by working across Organisational boundaries.As a Registered General Nurse, you will be required to work as part of ourDistrict Nursing Service to provide complex care to adults in their own home and in a variety of settings within the Community.There are great development programmes in place for progression to Band 6 and opportunities for further education leading to Community Specialist Practitioner qualifications.Main duties of the jobYou will work closely withGP Services and the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams to ensure that patient care is effectively coordinated, demonstrating a positive impact on our patients.You will enjoy the chance to develop new and existing clinical skills as well as a range of training opportunities for personal development.We will be looking for proven leadership skills and the ability to work within a team as well as work autonomously.About usMFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum (pro rata)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible working, Compressed hoursReference number349-LCO-7432845*Job locationsCentral ManchesterGorton HubManchesterM18 8HEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT 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, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you! Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT 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, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!Person SpecificationQUALIFICATIONSEssential
  • First level registration - Registered Nurse
  • Full driving Licence and car owner (2)
  • Evidence of CPD
Desirable
  • Willing to undertake non medical prescribing
  • Practice assessor/supervisor
  • Enhanced communication skills training
KNOWLEDGEEssential
  • Knowledge of current nursing issues
  • Knowledge of clinical governance
  • IT/ Word Processing
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEEssential
  • Experience of working on own and as part of a team
  • Ability to supervise and support junior staff.
  • Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
Desirable
  • Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
  • Experience in community nursing
Person SpecificationQUALIFICATIONSEssential
  • First level registration - Registered Nurse
  • Full driving Licence and car owner (2)
  • Evidence of CPD
Desirable
  • Willing to undertake non medical prescribing
  • Practice assessor/supervisor
  • Enhanced communication skills training
KNOWLEDGEEssential
  • Knowledge of current nursing issues
  • Knowledge of clinical governance
  • IT/ Word Processing
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEEssential
  • Experience of working on own and as part of a team
  • Ability to supervise and support junior staff.
  • Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
Desirable
  • Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
  • Experience in community nursing

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