Job summaryAre you a Registered Nurse wanting flexible hours to fit in with your busy family lives?
We have an exciting opportunity for 2/3 experienced Band 5 Staff Nurses to work with the Evening District Nursing Service, 5.30/6pm - 11.30/12am You can be flexible on the evenings that you work and will be part of a fabulous and supportive Team based at Withington Community Hospital, covering Central Manchester.
You will be responsible for delivering immediate and continuing nursing care to patients within their own homes. You will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of nursing care to an agreed and expected high standard.
You will work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the processes that promote patient safety and quality of care in line with clinical governance frameworks.
- Gain competence in clinical skills to enable delivery of quality patient care within the service
- Take an active role in contributing to developing nursing practice
- Maintain effective communication internally and externally to the organisation.
You will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the knowledge and skills identified for this post.
shifts are 6 hours with various shift hours which add up to 48hrs per week.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you possess a full driving license and have access to a car for the position.Main duties of the job- To take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based care for patients.
- To provide ongoing nursing care and support to patients and carers, promoting the role of the nurse and clinical excellence.
- To identify patients whose conditions become unstable and liaise with doctors and acute services appropriately.
- To network with other professionals to co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary approach to care provision.
- To be responsible for multi-agency care documentation in line with current practice.
- To ensure that patients can make an informed choice about their current and future care needs. Ensure that care is patient centred, and confidentiality is maintained in line with Trust policy.
- To prioritise own workload and work autonomously when necessary.
- To provide support, guidance, and supervision to junior staff.
- To assess the level of ongoing nursing needs for people who may need long term care.
- To liaise with the patients GP to provide sufficient information for ongoing primary care to be provided safely and efficiently.
About usJoin Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- RGN/RN ADULT, with current NMC Registration or working towards
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable- Degree/working towards or willingness to undertake.
- Mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake.
- Communication skills course or willingness to undertake
ExperienceEssential- Recent community experience Care of older people/people with complex health and social care needs
Desirable- Supporting junior staff
- Management of patients with long term conditions
- Management of patients towards end of life
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 SponsorshipApplications 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.