Job summary
Are you a Registered Nurse wanting flexible hours to fit in with your busy family lives?
We have an exciting opportunity for 2/3 experienced Band 5 Staff Nurses to work with the Evening District Nursing Service, 5.30/6pm - 11.30/12am You can be flexible on the evenings that you work and will be part of a fabulous and supportive Team based at Withington Community Hospital, covering Central Manchester.
You will be responsible for delivering immediate and continuing nursing care to patients within their own homes. You will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of nursing care to an agreed and expected high standard.
You will work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the processes that promote patient safety and quality of care in line with clinical governance frameworks.
- Gain competence in clinical skills to enable delivery of quality patient care within the service
-Take an active role in contributing to developing nursing practice
-Maintain effective communication internally and externally to the organisation.
You will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the knowledge and skills identified for this post.
shifts are 6 hours with various shift hours which add up to 48hrs per week.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you possess a full driving license and have access to a car for the position.
Main duties of the job
To take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based care for patients.
To provide ongoing nursing care and support to patients and carers, promoting the role of the nurse and clinical excellence.
To identify patients whose conditions become unstable and liaise with doctors and acute services appropriately.
To network with other professionals to co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary approach to care provision.
To be responsible for multi-agency care documentation in line with current practice.
To ensure that patients can make an informed choice about their current and future care needs. Ensure that care is patient centred, and confidentiality is maintained in line with Trust policy.
To prioritise own workload and work autonomously when necessary.
To provide support, guidance, and supervision to junior staff.
To assess the level of ongoing nursing needs for people who may need long term care.
To liaise with the patients GP to provide sufficient information for ongoing primary care to be provided safely and efficiently.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experienceyoullneed,take a lookat the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So thatyoureeven more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us,youllneed to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, ourbenefitsand outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it alsocontainscritical informationyoullneed to be aware of before yousubmitan applicationform.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust,wereproud to beALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment processremainsequitableand meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity,celebratingand valuing diversity andeliminatingany form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have anyspecial requirementsto help you with your application,please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experienceyoullneed,take a lookat the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So thatyoureeven more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us,youllneed to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, ourbenefitsand outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it alsocontainscritical informationyoullneed to be aware of before yousubmitan applicationform.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust,wereproud to beALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment processremainsequitableand meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity,celebratingand valuing diversity andeliminatingany form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have anyspecial requirementsto help you with your application,please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN ADULT, with current NMC Registration or working towards
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- Degree/working towards or willingness to undertake.
- Mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake.
- Communication skills course or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Recent community experience Care of older people/people with complex health and social care needs
Desirable
- Supporting junior staff
- Management of patients with long term conditions
- Management of patients towards end of life
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN ADULT, with current NMC Registration or working towards
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- Degree/working towards or willingness to undertake.
- Mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake.
- Communication skills course or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Recent community experience Care of older people/people with complex health and social care needs
Desirable
- Supporting junior staff
- Management of patients with long term conditions
- Management of patients towards end of life
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.
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.
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).
