Job summary
- Main area
- Community Nursing
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- 9 months (fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 349-LCO-7826296*
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chorlton District Nurses
- Town
- Chorlton
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/05/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Community Staff Nurse
Band 5
Job overview
Do you want to be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation that is committed to delivering the best care by the best people? We are looking to recruit a full time band 5 Community staff nurse to our District Nursing Team at the Chorlton Whalley Range and Fallowfield Integrated team You should be as passionate about delivering high quality care as we are and be committed to making a difference to people,
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of patient care in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students.
The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team and the maintenance of high standards of quality patient care on a shift basis.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.
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Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity Matters
MFT 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, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level registration – Registered Nurse Degree or Diploma
Desirable criteria
- Teaching Qualification Degree level 6 study Diploma
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of current nursing issues
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- IT/ Word Processing
Training and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working on own and as part of a team
- Ability to supervise and support junior staff.
- Awareness of clinical Audit
Desirable criteria
- Experience in community nursing
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must hold a driving licence and have access to a car
- Ability to travel around the trust and community with specialist equipment, which may include travelling to remote locations.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gemma Grundy
- Job title
- District Nursing Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 529 6034
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