Community Staff Nurse - Out Of Hours | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in Withington

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 your 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.

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.

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.

Diversity Matters: MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any 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.