Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with current NMC registration to join a dynamic out of Hours District Nursing Team covering the city of Salford.
We are looking for a group of highly motivated applicants who are interested in the challenge of providing holistic care management, through assessments and evaluation of health needs in the community with patients in their home setting. You will be working with a variety of disciplines within the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for patients to ensure their independence and wellbeing. The service delivers essential care to prevent hospital admission.
The evening and Overnight District Nursing Service is a diverse team delivering quality assured nursing care to those aged 16 and above living in the city of Salford, ensuring that patients and their families/carers maximise their independence and remain in their own home.
Main duties of the job
This highly skilled and dynamic citywide out of hour’s District Nursing Team operates a 7 day service from the hours of 19.00-08.00, including weekends and bank holidays. The core hours of the post will be either;
2x evenings from 19:00-00:00 and 1x evening/overnight 19:00-08:00,
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3x evenings from 19:00-00:00
Over 7 days per week.
Flexibility will be required.
Due to the nature of this post it is essential that you will have a full clean driving license and will have regular use of an appropriate vehicle (as determined by the Trust).
Post registration experience is required. We aim to support all staff with all areas of personal development and will provide you with a full comprehensive induction and excellent preceptorship. The successful candidate will achieve competencies in all areas of District Nursing with an extensive range of training and excellent learning opportunities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
If you are an International Nurse without a current NMC PIN, please do not apply for this role. To find out more about the current international nursing opportunities available to you here at the NCA, please contact [email protected]
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing Studies
Desirable
- Post basic qualification in speciality
- Preparation of mentors and assessors module
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Shows evidence of development of own skills and knowledge and application to practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, MDT
- Ability to organise own time and that of junior staff and learners
- To have insight into the role of a Salford Community Nurse
- Ability to be flexible to the needs of the service
- Positive customer care approach
- Post Registration experience
Desirable
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge acquired through CPD
- Able to take charge in the absence of the Senior Lead/Team Leader
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Displays a good clinical knowledge which is based on research evidence
Desirable
- Demonstrates involvement in teaching and mentorship
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This advert is for Community Nurse - Evening and Overnight Service with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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