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Community Nurse Associate
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Permanent: Full time post
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (post will also include working evenings and weekends)
Job ref
331-C18240725
Employer
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Morecambe South District Nurses
Town
Morecambe
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/07/2025 23:59
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Community Nurse Associate

NHS AfC: Band 4

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

 

Job overview

Morecambe South District Nurses are looking for an enthusiastic, hard working and highly motivated band 4 Community Nurse Associate, who is excited to work in an evolving district nursing service.
 
The successful applicant will be committed to working closely with health and social care colleagues, to provide high quality care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions in the community setting.
 
This role will be a permanent 37.5hrs per week, working flexibly over 7 days including weekends and evening shifts. 
 
 
 
 
 

Main duties of the job

The team is  conveniently based in the seaside town of Morecambe, making this a desirable area to both access and a lovely coastal area to work in.
 
The post holder will work as a registrant within Community Services, accountable for providing evidence based, holistic nursing care for patients.
 
You will be joining an enthusiastic and motivated team who are friendly and approachable. We are very patient focused and staff development is high on our agenda. As part of our team we want to develop all staff to the highest standard, staff will have access to regular clinical supervision, training and Occupational Health services.
 
You will need to work collaboratively with other professionals, voluntary sector and informal carers to promote excellent care to patients in their own homes and community setting.
 
The role requires excellent communication skills as you will be undertaking complex nursing assessments and developing and delivering programs of care for patients and carers.
 
Full UK driving licence is required to carry out this role. 

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. 

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. 

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. 

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the role and the main job duties/responsibilities, please open the job description and personal specification. Located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay by visiting our website www.uhmb.nhs.uk.

Person specification

essential

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse Associate Experience
  • experience working in a team lone worker experience experience to manage own workload
  • venepuncture wound care including wound reassessments palliative care safe medication administration and recording
Desirable criteria
  • catheter care including female male and suprapubic compression therapy
  • Excellent communication skills (Verbal and in record keeping) Computer skills
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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sophie Hardy
Job title
Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01524 519850
Additional information

Sophie Hardy/Scarlett Peat

Morecambe South District Nurses Team Leaders

Informal discussion or visits are highly encouraged and welcomed.

01524 519850

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