Community Staff Nurse South District - Maternity Leave

Community Staff Nurse
- Morecambe South District
- Maternity Leave NHS AfC:
Band 5

Contract:

Fixed term 12 months (part-time 30 hours per week) – temporary maternity post from September 2026 until August 2027.

Location:

Heysham Primary Care Centre, Heysham/Morecambe.

Salary: £32,073 – £39,043 per annum (pro rata).

Job posting closes 15/07/2026 23:59.

The role is part of Morecambe South District Nurses, a district nursing service delivering high quality care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions in the community setting. It requires working flexibly over 7 days, including weekends and evening shifts.

• Conduct complex nursing assessments and develop and deliver programmes of care for patients and carers in their homes and the community.

• Support a 24‑hour district nursing service to ensure continuous service delivery.

• Collaborate with health and social care professionals, voluntary sector and informal carers to promote excellent patient care.

• Participate in regular clinical supervision, training and occupational health services.

• Drive a UK-registered vehicle where necessary.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay operates three main hospitals—Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Westmorland General Hospital—as well as a range of community health care premises across Morecambe Bay.

Community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, GP practices, and hospital facilities, aiming to support independence and improve health through high quality care.

• Registered Nurse on the relevant part of the register for the post.
• Mentoring and assessment qualification or equivalent, or working towards one.
• Post‑registration clinical course appropriate to the area (or willingness to undertake further training).
• ECDL or equivalent computer skills.

• Evidence of professional and personal development via a portfolio.
• Experience of establishing effective communication within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of implementing change and working within designated areas.
• Previous experience within a community nursing setting.
• Experience of mentoring and assessing members of the team.

Full UK driving licence required. Need to demonstrate compliance with Disclosure & Barring Service checks where applicable (additional fee may apply for certain posts).

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.

We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities wherever possible to enable staff to balance work and home life.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. Those who demonstrate how they meet our Person Specification will be invited to interview.

Address:
Level 1, Fusion House, Evolution Park, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2FD
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Telephone: .

Recruitment contact:
Scarlett Peat, Team Leader – ,