# Community Staff Nurse - District Nursing Service > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-staff-nurse-district-nursing-service/6f07a960-e333-4773-b597-8055ca928cf8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-staff-nurse-district-nursing-service/6f07a960-e333-4773-b597-8055ca928cf8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Blackburn - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (community and district) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (This includes weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Working from alternate bases within East Lancashire may be required and the ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-22T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-08T13:00:45.776Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/ELHT_footprint/East_Lancashire_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Community_Intermediate_Care_Services/Community_Intermediate_Care_Services-v7998108 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7998108?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.elht.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to join the East Lancashire District Nursing Service. We are looking for individuals who are committed to delivering high‑quality District Nursing Services, and who bring innovation, enthusiasm, a passion for developing themselves and others, and a positive approach to change. If this sounds like you, we would be delighted to hear from you. This is a 7‑day service, including weekends and Bank Holidays. You must be able to work contracted hours on a rotational basis across day and night shifts, as required by service needs. Please note that the base, hours, and working pattern for this post will be discussed with the successful applicant, and appropriate arrangements agreed. We actively promote flexible working to support a healthy work–life balance. A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and the ability to travel independently across the locality are essential for this role. ### Main duties of the job The role entails supporting the Clinical Team Leader/Team Sister in the coordination and delivery of care in accordance with national and local District Nursing Strategy, undertaking multiple daily home visits and providing high‑quality nursing care to individuals with diverse and often complex healthcare needs. The post holder will be responsible for conducting comprehensive holistic assessments, formulating personalised care plans, and delivering a range of clinical interventions including wound management, health promotion, medicines management and end‑of‑life care, while working contracted hours across day and night shifts as required by service demands. You are expected to uphold the highest professional standards, behaviours and personal qualities as outlined in the NMC Code, demonstrating a strong commitment to safe, effective and compassionate care. The role requires the capacity to problem‑solve, respond effectively to change, seek guidance appropriately, and consistently apply evidence‑based practice, alongside a genuine dedication to developing a career within District Nursing. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For full details about this role, including the main duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting Documents section. Further information about the District Nursing Service can be found on our Trust website at www.elht.nhs.uk. You can also learn more by watching the videos available at the following link: https://elht.nhs.uk/services/district-nurses ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to join the East Lancashire District Nursing Service. We are looking for individuals who are committed to delivering high‑quality District Nursing Services, and who bring innovation, enthusiasm, a passion for developing themselves and others, and a positive approach to change. If this sounds like you, we would be delighted to hear from you. This is a 7‑day service, including weekends and Bank Holidays. You must be able to work contracted hours on a rotational basis across day and night shifts, as required by service needs. Please note that the base, hours, and working pattern for this post will be discussed with the successful applicant, and appropriate arrangements agreed. We actively promote flexible working to support a healthy work–life balance. A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and the ability to travel independently across the locality are essential for this role. ## Job Description The role entails supporting the Clinical Team Leader/Team Sister in the coordination and delivery of care in accordance with national and local District Nursing Strategy, undertaking multiple daily home visits and providing high‑quality nursing care to individuals with diverse and often complex healthcare needs. The post holder will be responsible for conducting comprehensive holistic assessments, formulating personalised care plans, and delivering a range of clinical interventions including wound management, health promotion, medicines management and end‑of‑life care, while working contracted hours across day and night shifts as required by service demands. You are expected to uphold the highest professional standards, behaviours and personal qualities as outlined in the NMC Code, demonstrating a strong commitment to safe, effective and compassionate care. The role requires the capacity to problem‑solve, respond effectively to change, seek guidance appropriately, and consistently apply evidence‑based practice, alongside a genuine dedication to developing a career within District Nursing. ## Responsibilities For full details about this role, including the main duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting Documents section. Further information about the District Nursing Service can be found on our Trust website at www.elht.nhs.uk. You can also learn more by watching the videos available at the following link: https://elht.nhs.uk/services/district-nurses ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle for work purposes - patient visits throughout span of duty ### Experience **Essential** - Multi-disciplinary working - Experience of community working ### Qualifications **Essential** - Professional qualification – RGN **Desirable** - Non-Medical prescribing ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Willing to work out of the different bases to meet the needs of the service - Able to adapt to change - Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service - Organisational skills ### Work Related Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Ability to adapt to the needs of the service and work independently - Knowledge of Professional and NHS issues - Clinical knowledge and skills **Desirable** - Able to deputise in the absence of the Senior Nurse - Evidence of implementation of change ## Documents - [privacy notice (pdf, 305.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1761) - [job description (pdf, 157.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10282807) - [person specification (pdf, 387.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10282808) - [benefits of working at elht (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2405) - [additional candidate information 2024 (pdf, 408.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2494) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.