Staff Nurse - OOH UCR (Out of hours Urgent Community Response) team
The closing date is 25 March 2026
Job summary
The newly formed Out of Hours Urgent Community Response (OOH UCR) team combines the patients traditionally seen by both District Nursing and our Intensive Home Support Service. This is an exciting time to join the service as we come together to enhance the level and breadth of care and treatment we are able to deliver to our patients in their own home, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and meeting the national guidance around Urgent Community Responses.
The post holder will contribute a high level of skilled nursing care to patients within the community setting. They will be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care and will work across Pennine Lancashire (East Lancashire & Blackburn with Darwen) overnight to support our 24 hour nursing service. Successful applicants will be equipped to work effectively in the night nursing team however some initial training will take place during the day.
Operating across our two bases at Burnley General Hospital and St Ives House, Blackburn, the post holder must demonstrate professional standards of practice and personal qualities and behaviours as expected by the NMC Code and be passionate about high quality patient care. They will need to be able to problem solve and adapt to change, know when to seek support and guidance, and ensure the delivery of safe, personal and effective care.
Main duties of the job
Assists the Clinical Team Leader/Team Sister in the co-ordination and delivery of care in line with nation and local guidance.
- You will visit several patients daily in their own homes
- You will provide high quality nursing care to a range of patients with varying healthcare needs.
- Provide a high standard of holistic assessment and care planning.
- You will be expected to provide wound management, health promotion, medicines management, end of life care
The post holder must demonstrate professional standards of practice and personal qualities and behaviours as expected by the NMC Code and be passionate about high quality patient care. They will need to be able to problem solve and adapt to change, know when to seek support and guidance, and ensure the delivery of safe, personal and effective care. We are looking for nurses with a commitment to delivering evidence-based care, and a strong desire to make their career in Community Nursing.
12 month Post-Reg desirable.
Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential.
About us
We are looking for nurses with a commitment to delivering evidence-based care, and a strong desire to make their career in Community Nursing.
Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.
We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
The District Nursing Service provides a supportive environment and provides staff with many professional development opportunities
Details
Date posted
11 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
435-CIC-040-25-C
Job locations
ELHT footprint
ELHT footprint
BB2 3HH
Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
ELHT footprint
ELHT footprint
BB2 3HH
Employer's website
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