Job overview
An opportunity has become available to join the Kendal District Nurses as a registered nurse on a permanent basis. This is a supportive team that pride themselves on delivering a high standard of person centre care to the residents of Kendal and surrounding villages.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic team player that shares the same passion and drive to care for people in their own homes to a high standard and wants to develop their knowledge in community care.
The post is to be worked over a 7 day working week, with both full time and part time hours considered.
The post requires a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle, please ensure this is indicated on your application form.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a registered Nurse within Community Services, accountable for providing evidence based, holistic nursing care of patients.
You will be expected to support the Sister/Team Leader in leading the team supervising, directing staff and delegating workload according to skills of the staff within the team.
The Kendal District Nurse team is a busy team comprising of both registered and clinical support workers. We regularly have students to support and develop.
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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Experience of establishing effective communication
- Working within a multidisciplinary team and Experience of implementing change
Desirable
- Previous experience within designated area
- Experience of mentoring and assessing members of the team
- Experience as shift team leader
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (on the relevant part of the register for the post)
- Mentoring and assessing qualification or working towards or equivalent
Desirable
- Post registration clinical course appropriate to area or willingness to undertake further training relevant to the post – and to use and maintain these skills in the delivery of care
- Community experience
- Wound experience
- Palliative care experience
- Clinical skills
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This advert is for Community Staff Nurse - South Lakes with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Kendal District Nurses. It is listed as a Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £32073.00 to £39043.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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