Job overview
This is your opportunity to join a forward-looking community team, if you have previous experience in this area of nursing or if you are new to this specialty.
The Community Nursing Team works as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, caring for the residents in the Knutsford area. We provide high quality, sometimes complex care to all housebound patients in our area, including those in residential homes. We enable patients to manage their long-term conditions whilst remaining at home & preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital. Our work enables us to integrate with other services in the community including virtual wards & crisis response.
The impact of our multi-disciplinary team is most evident when we provide palliative & end of life care.
Hours per week: 30, over four days
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have excellent, up to date clinical skills & be enthusiastic, motivated and be able to work flexibly across our patch. It is expected that candidates will be able to contribute to the on-going advancement of the team & will be rewarded with a friendly, supportive environment in which to develop.
The nursing team is part of a wider care community in which we support Knutsford residents to live well & we work with other agencies to support residents with activities, befriending, advice & exercise opportunities.
Applications are welcomed from Band 5 Registered General Nurses. Experience is not necessary & enquiries are welcome from those interested. Informal visits are encouraged, especially from those currently working in the acute sector, who would like to see how community care works, first hand.
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
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)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role/transferable skills
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
- Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Experience of using electronic patient/service user record systems
- 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
- Compassionate – with exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring students / supervise other junior staff
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Previous experience delivering care in a community setting.
- Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment.
- Experience of working in multi-agency services.
- Experience of mentoring
- Knowledge and experience relevant to area of practice
- Understanding and / or experience of interagency working
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse to degree/diploma level
- Current registration with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Teaching/Assessing qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately
- Able to assess, plan and evaluate patient care, considering the needs and desires of the patients
- Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process.
- Awareness of the principles and practice of SSKIN (Surface, Skin inspection, Keep moving, Incontinence, Nutrition).
- Computer literacy including Knowledge of Microsoft office systems and use of email
Desirable
- Leg ulcer assessment and management, Experience in palliative care, end of life care.
- Understanding of Gold Standard Framework
- Diabetes care/management.
- Understanding and/or experience of managing patients with LTC (Long Term Care) needs
Further Information
Essential
- Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further role requirements.
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This advert is for Community Staff Nurse - Knutsford with East Cheshire NHS Trust in Macclesfield, North West, 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 Fixed term: 12 months (12 months from start date). The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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