# Community Staff Nurse The ARC > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-staff-nurse-the-arc/5a53e64e-c9f7-438c-b8d4-92bcd9a35e00 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-staff-nurse-the-arc/5a53e64e-c9f7-438c-b8d4-92bcd9a35e00.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Blackpool Victoria Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (community and district) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 - **Contract type:** 6 months (fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (2 shift patterns (09:00-17:00 and 14:00-22:00). 5 shifts over 7 days - including weekends and Bank Holidays) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-20T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-06T13:26:25.444Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Blackpool/Blackpool_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Community_Nursing/Community_Nursing-v8173268 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8173268?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Due to the advancement and progression of our existing staff, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Nursing Team at the Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) The ARC is a multidisciplinary assessment and rehabilitation facility delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to support recovery, maximise independence and facilitate timely discharge from hospital services. Working within a collaborative and integrated model of care, the successful post holder will work closely alongside colleagues from Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool Council, therapy services, social care teams and other community partners to deliver the Better Care Model, ensuring patients receive seamless, coordinated care across health and social care systems. We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Registered Nurse who demonstrates a positive approach to change, excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to delivering holistic care. Please note this role will not be eligible for sponsorship as it doesn't meet the minimum salary requirements for a skilled worker visa, therefore you must have appropriate right to work in the UK or your application will not be progressed to the next stage of Recruitment. ### Main duties of the job Please note the ARC is a 24 hour 7 day a week service and there will be an expectation of internal rotation. As a community nurse you will gain a unique set of skills. As a team we will support you to gain these skills by providing the appropriate training. We will also provide the following to ensure your transition to a new area / team is as smooth as possible by: - Robust induction period - Buddy/Mentor - Preceptorship programme - Protected supernumerary time - Clinical 1 to 1 and supervision sessions with Clinical Supervisor - In House and external training provision - Professional Nurse Advocate Support as required The main duties of the role are to provide holistic, patient centred, evidence based care to individuals in their own home setting. T This will include: - Administration of medications - PEG care - Wound care - Drain management - Venous & arterial leg ulcer care including doppler and compression - Catheter & nephrostomy care - Holistic assessments and risk bundles - Observations - Venepuncture ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the individual requirements of patients and carers referred to community nursing Provide a high standard of evidence based nursing care to patients in the Community. Use a high level of communication skills with patients and their families, including those with English as a second language or learning disabilities. Actively seek to promote health both individually and to patients and carers. Administer drugs within NMC guidelines. Please read the full job description and person specification attached. ### 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 ### Skills and Ability **Essential** - Good team worker - Ability to organise self and others by prioritizing and delegating as needed - Good time management skills - Ability to educate others - IT literate - Clinical audit knowledge or ability to participate. - Willing to develop professionally - Up to date knowledge of current NHS issues and aware of current trends in the NHS. - Ability to confidently make decisions based on evidence based practice - Excellent communication skills - Able to communicate sensitive information to patients - Ability to ensure equality and value diversity - Understand implications of lone working - Demonstrates personal values that align with the Trust values - Flexible attitude to work - Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job - Motivated - Evidence of self-development - Ability to communicate effectively in English ### Experience and Knowledge **Essential** - Able to deal with difficult situations - Ability to Identify and assess patient's needs - Ability to use resources appropriately - Post registration experience - Multidisciplinary working - Willingness to undertake further training specific to role **Desirable** - Previous community nursing experience ### Education and Qualification **Essential** - Registered Nurse level 1 - Current NMC registration - Evidence of ongoing professional development - Supervisor/Assessor competence or willingness to undertake **Desirable** - Up to date knowledge of the values & service specifications underpinning the NHS 10 year plan ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 310.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10475714) - [applicants booklet (pdf, 786.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10475717) - [conditions of service (pdf, 79.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10475716) - [person specification (pdf, 173.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10475715) - [application guide booklet (pdf, 511.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2617) - [guidance on pre-employment checks (pdf, 64.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=447) - [statement on recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 43.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=448) ## 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.