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Job Summary
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.
Job Summary
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.
About Us
We operatefrom 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, andUlverstonCommunity 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,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Details
Date posted
14 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
331-C18240725
Job locations
Morecambe South District Nurses
Middleton Way, Heysham
Morecambe
LA32LE
Job Description
Job 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.
Job Description
Job 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
* 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
* catheter care including female male and suprapubic compression therapy
* Excellent communication skills (Verbal and in record keeping) Computer skills
Person Specification
Essential
* 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
* catheter care including female male and suprapubic compression therapy
* Excellent communication skills (Verbal and in record keeping) Computer skills
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.
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.
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
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Morecambe South District Nurses
Middleton Way, Heysham
Morecambe
LA32LE
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Morecambe South District Nurses
Middleton Way, Heysham
Morecambe
LA32LE
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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* Seniority level
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Employment type
* Employment type
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* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
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