
Job requirements
Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Recent previous experience within a comparable role / transferrable skills
- Experience
Experience of developing programmes of care of an individual or groups of patients / clients and of providing advice
- Experience
Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
- Experience
Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
- Experience
Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Experience
Experience of using electronic patient/service user record systems
- Experience
Ability to communicate in a professional way with people at all levels of understanding either face to face, on the telephone, e-mail or written communication
- Experience
Compassionate – with exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse to degree / diploma level
- Qualifications
Current registration with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Qualifications
Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately
- Knowledge & Skills
Able to assess, plan and evaluate patient care taking into account the needs and desires of the patients
- Knowledge & Skills
Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process
- Knowledge & Skills
Awareness of the principles and practice of SSKIN (Surface, Skin inspection, Keep moving, Incontinence, Nutrition)
- Knowledge & Skills
Computer literacy including Knowledge of Microsoft office systems and use of email
- Further Information
Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question
- Other Role Requirements
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further role requirements.
- Specific Job Requirement
Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working as a lone worker
- Specific Job Requirement
Able to organise own workload and deal with unpredictable nature of the role
- Specific Job Requirement
Ability to travel across the county with heavy / bulky equipment and the ability to travel from patient to patient, whilst maintaining a consistent caseload
Desirable
12 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of mentoring students / supervise other junior staff
- Experience
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience
Previous experience delivering care in a community setting
- Experience
Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment
- Experience
Experience of working in multi-agency services. Experience of mentoring Knowledge and experience relevant to area of practice
- Experience
Understanding and / or experience of interagency working
- Qualifications
Non-medical prescriber
- Qualifications
Teaching / Assessing qualification
- Knowledge & Skills
Leg ulcer assessment and management, Experience in palliative care, end of life care.
- Knowledge & Skills
Understanding of Gold Standard Framework
- Knowledge & Skills
Diabetes care/management.
- Knowledge & Skills
Understanding and/or experience of managing patients with (LTC Long Term Care) needs
Job overview
Due to current post holder being promoted, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Community Nursing Team in Handforth which covers the localities of Chelford, Handforth, Alderley Edge and Wilmslow (CHAW) .
Being part of our friendly and supportive team is an opportunity to take forward the expanding role of community nursing within the multi-disciplinary neighbourhood teams to meet the long term condition agenda and the needs of our elderly population. We are looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about community nursing and caring for people within their own homes.
Hours per week: 18.75
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
To contribute and support the delivery of high standard of effective nursing care, as part of a nursing team, in support of and under the direction of a registered professional.
To be an autonomous practitioner who is responsible for the holistic assessment of both complex and simple care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care and delegation of care where appropriate to other members of the team.
The Staff Nurse to carry out assigned tasks, including direct nursing care and administrative duties as delegated by the nurse in charge ensuring that patients /clients receive safe, individualised and effective care which supports health & wellbeing and promotes self- care where appropriate and possible.
Previous community experience is preferred however, we do have a Practice Development Nurse who can support with any additional training needs to support you in the role.
Lone working in the community and travel is an essential part of this role; please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement.
The service covers from 8am until 5pm seven days a week, on a shift pattern of predominantly 9am-5pm. Other shift patterns can be considered.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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.
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This advert is for Community Staff Nurse (CHAW) - Band 5 with East Cheshire NHS Trust in Macclesfield, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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