Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Nurse to work within the East Lancashire District Nursing Service.
A permanent Band 6 position in the District Nursing Service is available for an enthusiastic and dedicated registered nurse with substantial previous experience in the District Nursing Service. For the successful candidate this is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment as a Senior Nurse developing high level skills in patient assessment and care and contributing to leadership within the team.
Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service. This a 7-day service, including weekends and Bank Holidays
Community nursing experience is essential.
Full UK driving Licence, with access to a vehicle is essential
We promote flexible working opportunities to help meet work life balance.
Main duties of the job
Assists the Clinical Team Leader in the co-ordination and delivery of care in line with District Nursing Strategy nationally and locally.
- Assessment of new and complex patients
- Delivery of comprehensive Senior Nurse Reviews of patients in their own homes and other community care settings
- Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
- Supporting students and new staff in learning and development in the service
- Development of the team through leadership and role modelling
- Management of staffing rotas and allocation of clinical work
- Establishing and maintaining effective communication with all clinical staff, patients and families
- Working in the District Nursing Hub to provide weekend, evening, and bank holiday cover (on a rota basis)
- You will have the ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service
The post holder must demonstrate professional leadership and be passionate about patient care. They will need to be able to problem solve and adapt to challenging situations, manage resources efficiently and ensure the delivery of safe, personal and effective patient care. We are looking for a nurse with a commitment to quality care and the ability to positively challenge to ensure patient and staff safety.
Full UK driving Licence, with access to a vehicle is essential
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 find out more information by visiting our Trust website www.elht.nhs.uk and by watching the videos within the below link;
https://elht.nhs.uk/services/district-nurses
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Car driver with full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work and insured for business purposes
Experience
Essential
- Substantial district nursing experience
- Experience in holistic assessment of complex patients and care coordination
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Experience of caseload management and work allocation
- Experience of service development/supporting change in practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse i.e. RN Adult branch
- Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification or willingness to work towards this
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber V100/V150/V300
- Leadership training
- Level 6 study to support service delivery and development
- Mentorship or Coaching qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to use information technology effectively
- Ability to develop effective working relations with other agencies and professionals
- Ability to manage own and others workload and delegate effectively
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This advert is for Senior Nurse - District Nursing Service with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Blackburn, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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