Community Staff Nurse
The closing date is 17 February 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Register Nurse to work in the Central Lancashire District Nursing Services.
The successful applicant 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.
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
Main duties of the job
o To work as part of the 24-hour community nursing service, under the direction of the district nursing team leader, providing high quality holistic nursing care to patients.o The staff nurse role carries delegated responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based nursing to patients in their own homes and other community settings.o To assume delegated responsibility for the supervision of the team in the absence of the district nursing team leader when required.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support 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 and flexi-time.
Details
Date posted
06 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
351-CEN2423-CL
Job locations
District Nursing Penwortham & Longton (C)
St Marys Health Centre
Preston
PR1 0SR
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
District Nursing Penwortham & Longton (C)
St Marys Health Centre
Preston
PR1 0SR
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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