Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Community Staff Nurse

The closing date is 24 September 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic Registered Nurses to work in the Central Lancashire District Nursing Services.

The successful applicants will be responsible for providing skilled nursing care in a variety of settings, and will be part of an innovative, dynamic district nursing team.

We are looking for Registered Nurses who are patient and family focused, with excellent communication skills and an interest in community district nursing. If you identify with our patient centred vision of care and enjoy working in partnership with the local community, come and join us.Hours can be discussed at interview. Full and part time Permanent roles are available, along with 2 x 12 month fixed term positions for 22.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

You will be offered a robust induction and preceptorship package tailored to your developmental needs, regular clinical supervision and opportunity to access a range of training opportunities.

We require flexible self-motivated individuals who are prepared to work between the hours of 7.45 to 22.00 over a 7-day period.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

351-CEN2307-CPC

Job locations

Various - across Preston, Chorley and South Ribble

Preston

PR1 5NE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First level Registered Nurse
  • Diploma in health related area or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to problem solve and make clinical decisions
  • Understanding of NMC standards and implications for practice
  • Motivated to self-develop
  • Ability to work independently in community setting

Experience

Essential

  • Multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working

Skills

Essential

  • Flexible working including ability to work as part of 24-hour district nursing service
  • Ability to comply with travel requirements of the post
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First level Registered Nurse
  • Diploma in health related area or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to problem solve and make clinical decisions
  • Understanding of NMC standards and implications for practice
  • Motivated to self-develop
  • Ability to work independently in community setting

Experience

Essential

  • Multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working

Skills

Essential

  • Flexible working including ability to work as part of 24-hour district nursing service
  • Ability to comply with travel requirements of the post

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various - across Preston, Chorley and South Ribble

Preston

PR1 5NE


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various - across Preston, Chorley and South Ribble

Preston

PR1 5NE


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

District Nurse Matron

Laura Milner

Laura.milner@lscft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

10 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

351-CEN2307-CPC

Job locations

Various - across Preston, Chorley and South Ribble

Preston

PR1 5NE


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