Community Auxiliary Nurse - Night Service

Job overview

There has never been a better time to join Wirral Community Health and Care Trust, as we have just received a CQC rating of GOOD with areas in OUTSTANDING. Providing Community Nursing Services over 24 hours that keep our local communities thriving is the heart of everything we do.

We are looking to recruit  a  Band  3 Community  Auxiliary Nurse to work within the Community Nursing Night Service Team.

The post is for 20 hours  per week.

The Community Night team is based  at Community Intermediate Care Centre, First Floor –  Clatterbridge Road, Clatterbridge, Wirral.

To cover 7 day period, predominantly working evening shifts, however, where service requires to complete Night Shift.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to work predominantly evening shifts on a flexible rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays; however you may be required to work shifts across the 24 hour period depending on service needs.

Whilst community experience would be an advantage we are keen to recruit those who have relevant transferable skills who are enthusiastic to develop their career in the community setting.

Our Community Nursing Team supports the needs of housebound patients living on the Wirral. We provide valuable care, supporting people to manage their long term conditions, and maximise their independence, which in turn can prevent admission into hospital or enable a quicker discharge if they admitted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post requires good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable.

Please see the Job Description for full list of the expected duties of the role and refer to the Person Specification when completing your application.

Access to a car for work purposes is essential.