The closing date is 16 March 2026
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Nurse to work within the East Lancashire District Nursing Service.
A permanent Band 6 position in the District Nursing Service is available for an enthusiastic and dedicated registered nurse with substantial previous experience in the District Nursing Service. For the successful candidate this is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment as a Senior Nurse developing high level skills in patient assessment and care and contributing to leadership within the team.
Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service. This a 7-day service, including weekends and Bank Holidays
Community nursing experience is essential.
Full UK driving Licence, with access to a vehicle is essential
We promote flexible working opportunities to help meet work life balance.
Main duties of the job
Assists the Clinical Team Leader in the co-ordination and delivery of care in line with District Nursing Strategy nationally and locally.
- Assessment of new and complex patients
- Delivery of comprehensive Senior Nurse Reviews of patients in their own homes and other community care settings
- Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
- Supporting students and new staff in learning and development in the service
- Development of the team through leadership and role modelling
- Management of staffing rotas and allocation of clinical work
- Establishing and maintaining effective communication with all clinical staff, patients and families
- Working in the District Nursing Hub to provide weekend, evening, and bank holiday cover (on a rota basis)
- You will have the ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service
The post holder must demonstrate professional leadership and be passionate about patient care. They will need to be able to problem solve and adapt to challenging situations, manage resources efficiently and ensure the delivery of safe, personal and effective patient care. We are looking for a nurse with a commitment to quality care and the ability to positively challenge to ensure patient and staff safety.
Full UK driving Licence, with access to a vehicle is essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse i.e. RN Adult branch
- Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification or willingness to work towards this
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber V100/V150/V300
- Leadership training
- Level 6 study to support service delivery and development
- Mentorship or Coaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial district nursing experience
- Experience in holistic assessment of complex patients and care coordination
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Experience of caseload management and work allocation
- Experience of service development/supporting change in practice
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to use information technology effectively
- Ability to develop effective working relations with other agencies and professionals
- Ability to manage own and others workload and delegate effectively
Other
Essential
- Car driver with full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work and insured for business purposes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).