Senior Nurse - District Nursing Service

Position Overview

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Nurse in the East Lancashire District Nursing Service. Permanent Band 6 position with a 7‑day, 24‑hour service covering day, night, weekends and bank holidays.

Assists the Clinical Team Leader in the coordination 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‑modeling
• 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)

Professional leadership, active problem solving, adaptability, resource management and commitment to safe, personal and effective patient care. Strong communication skills. Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required.

• Registered Nurse with substantial previous experience in District Nursing Service
• Community Nursing experience is essential
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential
• Band 6 experience or willingness to progress to Band 6
• Commitment to quality care and patient and staff safety

Flexible working opportunities to support work‑life balance. Rotational shift pattern across day and night shifts, 7‑day service with weekends and Bank Holidays.