Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated band 4 Community Nurse Associate to join the Barrow Town District nursing team for a period of 9 months from 1st March 2025 - 12th December 2025 to cover maternity leave. The post is a temporary fixed term position, to cover the maternity leave period. 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. 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. The district nurses work a 24hr service and regular weekends, evening shifts and occasional nights will be part of your rota. 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. 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. Main duties of the job The post holder will work as a registrant within Community Services, accountable for providing evidence based, holistic nursing care of patients. The service covers a 24 hour period 365 days a year. It is the expectation of this post that the post holder will work weekends, bank holidays, evenings and night shifts as required. 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. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 331-C14190325-A Job locations norwood community nursing team fair field lane barrow in furness barrow in furness LA13 9AH Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will be required to work as part of the integrated team across community settings such as patients homes, residential and nursing homes. Flexible working will be required to meet the needs of the patients group and the service as it continues to develop. Whilst working with other health care professionals the post holder will develop the ethos of integrated care and seamless services ensuring that patient care is delivered to the highest possible standard. Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will be required to work as part of the integrated team across community settings such as patients homes, residential and nursing homes. Flexible working will be required to meet the needs of the patients group and the service as it continues to develop. Whilst working with other health care professionals the post holder will develop the ethos of integrated care and seamless services ensuring that patient care is delivered to the highest possible standard. 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 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 norwood community nursing team fair field lane barrow in furness barrow in furness LA13 9AH Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)