Job summary This is your opportunity to join a forward-looking community team, if you have previous experience in this area of nursing or if you are new to this specialty. The Community Nursing Team works as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, caring for the residents in the Knutsford area. We provide high quality, sometimes complex care to all housebound patients in our area, including those in residential homes. We enable patients to manage their long-term conditions whilst remaining at home & preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital. Our work enables us to integrate with other services in the community including virtual wards & crisis response. The impact of our multi-disciplinary team is most evident when we provide palliative & end of life care. We are also on the brink of launching a new service to provide all care for these patients in their last year of life. This wraparound care will be provided in partnership with East Cheshire Hospice & is unique in its development. Hours per week: 37.5 (part time will also be considered) Main duties of the job The successful candidate will have excellent, up to date clinical skills & be enthusiastic, motivated and be able to work flexibly across our patch. It is expected that candidates will be able to contribute to the on-going advancement of the team & will be rewarded with a friendly, supportive environment in which to develop. The nursing team is part of a wider care community in which we support Knutsford residents to live well & we work with other agencies to support residents with activities, befriending, advice & exercise opportunities. Applications are welcomed from Band 4 Registered Nursing Associates & Band 5 Registered General Nurses. Experience is not necessary & enquiries are welcome from those interested. Informal visits are encouraged, especially from those currently working in the acute sector, who would like to see how community care works, first hand. About us It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring. Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 209-A-25-7085795 Job locations Knutsford Care Community Bexton Road Knutsford WA16 0BT Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse degree / diploma Current registration with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Evidence of recent professional development in to date portfolio Desirable Non-medical prescriber Teaching / Assessing qualification Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately Able to assess, plan and evaluate patient care, taking into account the needs and desires of the patient Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process Awareness of the principles and practice of SSKIN (Surface, Skin inspection, Keep moving, Incontinence, Nutrition) Demonstratable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice Desirable Leg ulcer assessment and management Experience in palliative care / care of the dying Understanding of Gold Standard Framework Diabetes care / management Understanding and / or experience of managing patients with Long Term Care (LTC) needs Knowledge and experience relevant to area of practice Experience Essential Recent previous experience within a comparable role / transferrable skills Experience of developing programmes Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems Desirable Experience of mentoring students / supervise other junior staff Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Previous experience delivering care in a community setting Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment Experience of working in a multi-agency services Experience of mentoring Understanding and / or experience of interagency working Other Role Requirements Essential Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse degree / diploma Current registration with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Evidence of recent professional development in to date portfolio Desirable Non-medical prescriber Teaching / Assessing qualification Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately Able to assess, plan and evaluate patient care, taking into account the needs and desires of the patient Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process Awareness of the principles and practice of SSKIN (Surface, Skin inspection, Keep moving, Incontinence, Nutrition) Demonstratable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice Desirable Leg ulcer assessment and management Experience in palliative care / care of the dying Understanding of Gold Standard Framework Diabetes care / management Understanding and / or experience of managing patients with Long Term Care (LTC) needs Knowledge and experience relevant to area of practice Experience Essential Recent previous experience within a comparable role / transferrable skills Experience of developing programmes Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems Desirable Experience of mentoring students / supervise other junior staff Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Previous experience delivering care in a community setting Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment Experience of working in a multi-agency services Experience of mentoring Understanding and / or experience of interagency working Other Role Requirements Essential Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 East Cheshire NHS Trust Address Knutsford Care Community Bexton Road Knutsford WA16 0BT Employer's website https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)