Community Nurse

NHS

  • Stockport, Greater Manchester
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Trust infoStockport NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of services including trauma, orthopaedics, and cancer treatment at hospital and community sites across Stockport and the High Peak. One of the few specialist centres in Greater Manchester for stroke treatment, emergency and high-risk general surgery, staff can provide high quality care whilst enjoying both country and city life with the Peak District, Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds nearby.Why might this job interest you?This flexible role as a Community Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.Main duties of the jobAssessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic testsRecognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action or escalationRecognising, responding to, and managing emergency situationsDisplaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situationsRecognising limitations and escalating concernsAbout usHere at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challengesWork-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leaveOpportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you wantDetailsDate posted21 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£16.53 to £26.45 an hourContractBankWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference numberM0042-25-1175Job locationsStockport Nhs Foundation TrustPoplar GroveStockportCheshireSK2 7JEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Title: Community NurseTrust: StockportPay Rates: 16.53-26.45phTrust infoStockport NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of services including trauma, orthopaedics, and cancer treatment at hospital and community sites across Stockport and the High Peak. One of the few specialist centres in Greater Manchester for stroke treatment, emergency and high-risk general surgery, staff can provide high quality care whilst enjoying both country and city life with the Peak District, Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds nearby.Why might this job interest you?This flexible role as a Community Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.What you can add:Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic testsRecognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalationRecognising, responding to, and managing emergency situationsDisplaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situationsRecognising limitations and escalating concernsThe role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.What youll need:A car and valid UK driving licenseA minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 yearsComply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.The benefits we can offer you in return:Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.Weekly payto give you access to your wages more quickly.Blue Light Card NHS Discount ProviderFirst choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.Training and development opportunitiesvia the Trust and NHSPs own academy.Explore different wards,keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.Being part of the NHSP Communitymeans youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.Who are NHS Professionals?NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.ApplyTodayBy joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in EnglandJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Title: Community NurseTrust: StockportPay Rates: 16.53-26.45phTrust infoStockport NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of services including trauma, orthopaedics, and cancer treatment at hospital and community sites across Stockport and the High Peak. One of the few specialist centres in Greater Manchester for stroke treatment, emergency and high-risk general surgery, staff can provide high quality care whilst enjoying both country and city life with the Peak District, Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds nearby.Why might this job interest you?This flexible role as a Community Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.What you can add:Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic testsRecognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalationRecognising, responding to, and managing emergency situationsDisplaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situationsRecognising limitations and escalating concernsThe role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.What youll need:A car and valid UK driving licenseA minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 yearsComply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.The benefits we can offer you in return:Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.Weekly payto give you access to your wages more quickly.Blue Light Card NHS Discount ProviderFirst choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.Training and development opportunitiesvia the Trust and NHSPs own academy.Explore different wards,keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.Being part of the NHSP Communitymeans youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.Who are NHS Professionals?NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.ApplyTodayBy joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in EnglandPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • NMC Registered
ExperienceEssential
  • A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 years
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • NMC Registered
ExperienceEssential
  • A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 years

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