Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Community Staff Nurse (DN)

The closing date is 22 October 2025

Job summary

Due to progression, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated qualified nurses to join our District Nursing teams across the Ashton, Wigan and Leigh Borough.

We offer a structured preceptorship supported by our Education team for all new starters and a robust competency framework. Successful candidates will be encouraged and supported to develop and progress within their role.

30 hours - Monday to Sunday working pattern. There may be some scope for more or fewer hours than this.

These posts are only suitable for NMC registered nurses. We are unable to consider students for these posts at this time.

As the role involves visiting patient homes & clinics across the Trust every day, postholdersmust state in their application if they have access to a car with suitable business insurance. If you do not mention this in your application, you willnot be considered for the post.

Please note: Part time posts do not meet the minimum salary threshold required for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Therefore, not all applicants who require sponsorship will be eligible. We encourage all interested candidates to apply, and eligibility will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who may require sponsorship are advised to check the current visa requirements on the GOV.UK website before applying.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

  • You will have a variety of clinical skills and be able to demonstrate continued professional development and qualified as a registered nurse. You will have highly developed communication and personal skills.
  • You will need to be able to travel independently across the Trust.
  • Enhanced DBS with Adults' Barred List check will be obtained during pre-employment checks.
  • Be advised, the vacancy might close early if a large number of applications is received.

About us

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

302-25-7502819CM

Job locations

All Community DN Teams

Council Avenue

Wigan

WN4 9AZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key results from the job holder To undertake the delivery of evidence based nursing care as delegated by the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader. To undertake skilled clinical nursing procedures and provide clinical advice. To provide nursing care and support for patients with complex and continuing health care needs To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care according to the District Nurse assessment criteria. To inform the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader of changes in the patients condition. To ensure appropriate delivery of care via referrals to other agencies. To identify and access sources of expert, professional knowledge to positively influence patient care. To support the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader in ensuring that the District Nurse Team works collaboratively and cooperatively with clinical colleagues. To participate in research and audit activity as a requirement of practice.

Communications and Key Working Relationships To provide and receive sensitive or contentious information. To use effective interpersonal skills when communicating with patients, in particular when the atmosphere is hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive. To interpret verbal and written information, from a variety of sources. To communicate with members of the Primary Health Care Team and multi-agencies to provide quality holistic care to meet patient need. To facilitate communication within the organisation by accessing own emails in a timely manner.

Responsibility for Health & SafetyCompliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Responsibility for Management To ensure that appropriate management information is available to the Team Coordinator/Team Leader and Clinical Manager. To ensure that stock control is managed efficiently and effectively. To ensure the repair and maintenance of equipment in the absence of the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader. To complete administrative tasks within delegated time scales. To input information onto the computer system in a timely manner.

Education(A learner can be defined as the patient, relative, carer, student nurse, qualified nurse, home care or any individual or group who can demonstrate a change of behaviour following learning)

To act as a mentor, coach, assessor and health educator both formally and informally to all learners. To facilitate effective learning within community practice and nurture reflective practice. To support the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader in creating an environment for continuing professional development to facilitate learning to ensure fitness to practice To identify the needs of the learner in terms of their individual learning requirements and set aims and objectives to ensure that their needs are met. To attend mentor updates annually, if applicable. To develop teaching packs, as required, to disseminate evidence based information to patients, carers, nurses and multi-agency professionals. To deliver in-service training, as required, via various teaching methods. To acknowledge the public health role and actively seek out opportunities for improvement and protection of the health and well-being of the wider community

Professional To maintain own development and clinical competencies via on-going Continuing Professional development (CPD) linked to the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF). To maintain a personal, professional portfolio by collecting evidence of personal development through reflective practice. To attend mandatory training in accordance with Trust policies. To work within Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines and abide by the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. To adhere to Trust policies and procedures, NICE Guidelines and NSF initiatives. To comply with Health and Safety policies. To ensure prompt recording and reporting of accidents/incidents. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation in line with the NMC Guidelines for Records and Record Keeping. To share best practice and undertake all activity within the framework of Clinical Governance. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme. To report sickness/absence in accordance with the Trust Policy. To provide clinical information to senior nurses to inform the Strategic Development Plan. To bring professional practice issues to the attention of the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader. To advise on changes required to policy/procedure due to change in practice and be actively involved in any working parties as requested. To develop partnerships via pro-actively networking with other professionals and agencies to enhance service delivery. To accept responsibility for own professional practice as a reflective, accountable practitioner.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key results from the job holder To undertake the delivery of evidence based nursing care as delegated by the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader. To undertake skilled clinical nursing procedures and provide clinical advice. To provide nursing care and support for patients with complex and continuing health care needs To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care according to the District Nurse assessment criteria. To inform the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader of changes in the patients condition. To ensure appropriate delivery of care via referrals to other agencies. To identify and access sources of expert, professional knowledge to positively influence patient care. To support the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader in ensuring that the District Nurse Team works collaboratively and cooperatively with clinical colleagues. To participate in research and audit activity as a requirement of practice.

Communications and Key Working Relationships To provide and receive sensitive or contentious information. To use effective interpersonal skills when communicating with patients, in particular when the atmosphere is hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive. To interpret verbal and written information, from a variety of sources. To communicate with members of the Primary Health Care Team and multi-agencies to provide quality holistic care to meet patient need. To facilitate communication within the organisation by accessing own emails in a timely manner.

Responsibility for Health & SafetyCompliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Responsibility for Management To ensure that appropriate management information is available to the Team Coordinator/Team Leader and Clinical Manager. To ensure that stock control is managed efficiently and effectively. To ensure the repair and maintenance of equipment in the absence of the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader. To complete administrative tasks within delegated time scales. To input information onto the computer system in a timely manner.

Education(A learner can be defined as the patient, relative, carer, student nurse, qualified nurse, home care or any individual or group who can demonstrate a change of behaviour following learning)

To act as a mentor, coach, assessor and health educator both formally and informally to all learners. To facilitate effective learning within community practice and nurture reflective practice. To support the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader in creating an environment for continuing professional development to facilitate learning to ensure fitness to practice To identify the needs of the learner in terms of their individual learning requirements and set aims and objectives to ensure that their needs are met. To attend mentor updates annually, if applicable. To develop teaching packs, as required, to disseminate evidence based information to patients, carers, nurses and multi-agency professionals. To deliver in-service training, as required, via various teaching methods. To acknowledge the public health role and actively seek out opportunities for improvement and protection of the health and well-being of the wider community

Professional To maintain own development and clinical competencies via on-going Continuing Professional development (CPD) linked to the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF). To maintain a personal, professional portfolio by collecting evidence of personal development through reflective practice. To attend mandatory training in accordance with Trust policies. To work within Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines and abide by the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. To adhere to Trust policies and procedures, NICE Guidelines and NSF initiatives. To comply with Health and Safety policies. To ensure prompt recording and reporting of accidents/incidents. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation in line with the NMC Guidelines for Records and Record Keeping. To share best practice and undertake all activity within the framework of Clinical Governance. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme. To report sickness/absence in accordance with the Trust Policy. To provide clinical information to senior nurses to inform the Strategic Development Plan. To bring professional practice issues to the attention of the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader. To advise on changes required to policy/procedure due to change in practice and be actively involved in any working parties as requested. To develop partnerships via pro-actively networking with other professionals and agencies to enhance service delivery. To accept responsibility for own professional practice as a reflective, accountable practitioner.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of implementing and evaluating programmes of care

Skills

Essential

  • Range of clinical skills
  • Basic information technology skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Ability to influence and negotiate change in order to provide high quality care.
  • Ability to network and establish multi-agency relationships.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to impart knowledge/skills and create an environment conducive to learning.

Knowledge

Essential

  • An understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda and its implications for practice.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Additional

Essential

  • Able to speak English to appropriate level
  • Flexible to meet service demand
  • Able to travel across Trust independently
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of implementing and evaluating programmes of care

Skills

Essential

  • Range of clinical skills
  • Basic information technology skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Ability to influence and negotiate change in order to provide high quality care.
  • Ability to network and establish multi-agency relationships.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to impart knowledge/skills and create an environment conducive to learning.

Knowledge

Essential

  • An understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda and its implications for practice.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Additional

Essential

  • Able to speak English to appropriate level
  • Flexible to meet service demand
  • Able to travel across Trust independently

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

All Community DN Teams

Council Avenue

Wigan

WN4 9AZ


Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

All Community DN Teams

Council Avenue

Wigan

WN4 9AZ


Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Manager

Kimberley Watts

kimberley.watts@wwl.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

302-25-7502819CM

Job locations

All Community DN Teams

Council Avenue

Wigan

WN4 9AZ


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