# Community Staff Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-staff-nurse/f77b5e36-0a93-4feb-a443-d0246b543e43 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-staff-nurse/f77b5e36-0a93-4feb-a443-d0246b543e43.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Prescot - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (community and district) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term (Maternity cover)) - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 23 hours per week (8PM-8AM) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-15T12:01:07.364Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/St_Helens/Mersey_West_Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Community_Nursing/Community_Nursing-v7996911 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7996911?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sthk.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses to join our Community Nursing Team. Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding patient care that brings the 6 C’s (Care, Compassion, Commitment, Courage, Communication and Competence) to life? If so, we want to hear from you. Community nursing is located across multiple sites in the borough of St Helens. We provide treatment, support and guidance for a wide range of health issues within patients own homes. The successful candidate will: - Be an Adult Registered Nurse - Be compassionate and competent - Be willing to learn - Be flexible in their approach - Be committed to improving Quality of Care delivery - Be able to prioritise your workload - Be a strong communicator and listener An Enhanced DBS Certificate, with the checking of both the Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists is required for this post. ### Main duties of the job - To establish, maintain and develop professional working relationships with colleagues - Follow all agreed Quality Assurance Mechanisms in operation and contribute generally to the establishment and development of a quality service. - Adhering to policies and procedures including standing financial instructions and orders. - Participate in the Trust’s Development Review Appraisal process and, with line management, objectives and development plans.  All staff are entitled to participate in the Review Process and, with their manager, are jointly responsible for the completion of agreed actions. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities KEY DUTIES - To establish, maintain and develop professional working relationships with colleagues. - Follow all agreed Quality Assurance Mechanisms in operation and contribute generally to the establishment and development of a quality service. - Adhering to policies and procedures including standing financial instructions and orders. - Participate in the Trust’s Development Review Appraisal process and, with line management, objectives and development plans.  All staff are entitled to participate in the Review Process and, with their manager, are jointly responsible for the completion of agreed actions. - The Trust is keen to ensure the health and safety of patients, staff and visitors.  All staff are responsible for complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and ensuring no-one is affected by individual acts or omissions. - The Trust aims to be a place in which people can work and study free from discrimination.  All staff, patients and visitors are required to comply with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy. - To be aware of, and responsible to, the changing nature of the Trust and adopt a flexible and pro-active approach to work. - To personally contribute to the health promotion strategies both internally and externally. - All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. - Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties. - Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. - Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals. - Staff will be trained to a level appropriate to their responsibilities in this respect in line with the current KSF post outline and the ongoing PDR process. - All employees have a personal contribution to reducing healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). Staff must be compliant with all measures known to be effective in reducing HCAIs and be familiar with the Trust’s Infection Control Policies. All staff are required to attend a mandatory training session on infection prevention and control and be updated according to their area of employment. - Infection Prevention and Control is everyone’s responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts’ Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA and Clostridium Difficile in accordance with the Hygiene Code - Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections (DH 2008)CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Adhere to relevant code of practice of professional body. - Registered practitioners who are non-medical prescribers are accountable for their prescribing activities by ensuring they are aware of their Professional accountability and any restrictions or special considerations in their prescribing practice. - Maintain and utilise advanced clinical skills to analyse and interpret history of illness, presenting symptoms and physical findings to enable diagnosis, planning and treatment of the patient. - To implement nursing care as per care plan as discussed with the Team Leader and to make accurate observations of the physical, mental, social conditions of the patient and / or carer and report these back to the Team Leader. - To implement care based on research and from any post registration course undertaken. - To develop competency in wounds care. - The administration of drugs should be undertaken in line with Trust Policies and Procedures and in following the NMC Guidelines for administration of Medicines Act 1992 and Misuse of Drugs Act 1991ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES - Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and proceduresTEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIE - To support the development of junior staff through clinical supervision and mentoring. - To attend mandatory training, including Safeguarding training according to Trust and local policy. - To demonstrate a commitment to personal continuing education.RESEARCH & AUDIT - To participate in any research undertaken in the unit. - To actively assist in the Department’s Audit ProgrammeLINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - To act as preceptor /mentor to new members of staff, facilitating the achievement of their competencies throughout their preceptorship/orientation period in close collaboration with the ward manager and the nursing team - To act as mentor to pre-registration nurses and other students/visitors to the ward ensuring that support and instruction is provided as appropriate. ## Job Details We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses to join our Community Nursing Team. Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding patient care that brings the 6 C’s (Care, Compassion, Commitment, Courage, Communication and Competence) to life? If so, we want to hear from you. Community nursing is located across multiple sites in the borough of St Helens. We provide treatment, support and guidance for a wide range of health issues within patients own homes. The successful candidate will: Be an Adult Registered Nurse Be compassionate and competent Be willing to learn Be flexible in their approach Be committed to improving Quality of Care delivery Be able to prioritise your workload Be a strong communicator and listener An Enhanced DBS Certificate, with the checking of both the Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists is required for this post. ## Job Description To establish, maintain and develop professional working relationships with colleagues Follow all agreed Quality Assurance Mechanisms in operation and contribute generally to the establishment and development of a quality service. Adhering to policies and procedures including standing financial instructions and orders. Participate in the Trust’s Development Review Appraisal process and, with line management, objectives and development plans. All staff are entitled to participate in the Review Process and, with their manager, are jointly responsible for the completion of agreed actions. ## Responsibilities KEY DUTIES To establish, maintain and develop professional working relationships with colleagues. Follow all agreed Quality Assurance Mechanisms in operation and contribute generally to the establishment and development of a quality service. Adhering to policies and procedures including standing financial instructions and orders. Participate in the Trust’s Development Review Appraisal process and, with line management, objectives and development plans. All staff are entitled to participate in the Review Process and, with their manager, are jointly responsible for the completion of agreed actions. The Trust is keen to ensure the health and safety of patients, staff and visitors. All staff are responsible for complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and ensuring no-one is affected by individual acts or omissions. The Trust aims to be a place in which people can work and study free from discrimination. All staff, patients and visitors are required to comply with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy. To be aware of, and responsible to, the changing nature of the Trust and adopt a flexible and pro-active approach to work. To personally contribute to the health promotion strategies both internally and externally. All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties. Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals. Staff will be trained to a level appropriate to their responsibilities in this respect in line with the current KSF post outline and the ongoing PDR process. All employees have a personal contribution to reducing healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). Staff must be compliant with all measures known to be effective in reducing HCAIs and be familiar with the Trust’s Infection Control Policies. All staff are required to attend a mandatory training session on infection prevention and control and be updated according to their area of employment. Infection Prevention and Control is everyone’s responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts’ Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA and Clostridium Difficile in accordance with the Hygiene Code - Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections (DH 2008)CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Adhere to relevant code of practice of professional body. Registered practitioners who are non-medical prescribers are accountable for their prescribing activities by ensuring they are aware of their Professional accountability and any restrictions or special considerations in their prescribing practice. Maintain and utilise advanced clinical skills to analyse and interpret history of illness, presenting symptoms and physical findings to enable diagnosis, planning and treatment of the patient. To implement nursing care as per care plan as discussed with the Team Leader and to make accurate observations of the physical, mental, social conditions of the patient and / or carer and report these back to the Team Leader. To implement care based on research and from any post registration course undertaken. To develop competency in wounds care. The administration of drugs should be undertaken in line with Trust Policies and Procedures and in following the NMC Guidelines for administration of Medicines Act 1992 and Misuse of Drugs Act 1991ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and proceduresTEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIE To support the development of junior staff through clinical supervision and mentoring. To attend mandatory training, including Safeguarding training according to Trust and local policy. To demonstrate a commitment to personal continuing education.RESEARCH & AUDIT To participate in any research undertaken in the unit. To actively assist in the Department’s Audit ProgrammeLINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES To act as preceptor /mentor to new members of staff, facilitating the achievement of their competencies throughout their preceptorship/orientation period in close collaboration with the ward manager and the nursing team To act as mentor to pre-registration nurses and other students/visitors to the ward ensuring that support and instruction is provided as appropriate. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment - Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and administration - Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands - Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care - Ability to communicate distressing information - Ability to communicate in a challenging environment - Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department - Potential blood or body fluids exposure ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels - Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own workload - Ability to de-escalate complex situations - Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team - Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times - Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record ### Qualifications **Essential** - 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma) - Current NMC Registration - Evidence of continuing professional development ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code - Experience of working in a clinical environment - Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation - Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team - An understanding of national, regional and local NHS issues - Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 206.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10281410) - [new hwwb risk id (pdf, 400.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10281412) - [staff benefits at mwl (pdf, 5.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2916) - [person specification (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10281411) - [mwl recruitment journey (pdf, 884.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2902) - [important information for candidates (pdf, 128.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=663) - [helpful tips to complete your application form (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2901) ## 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.