Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative Community Nursing Team in Macclesfield, Cheshire.

The Community Nursing Teams of East Cheshire are leading the way in integrated working. Closer working relationships with colleagues in Therapies and Social Services have been formed, as part of working aligned to Care Communities with new programmes and projects being developed with other specialties, supporting multi-professional working.

Being part of our friendly and supportive team is an opportunity to take forward the expanding role of community nursing within the multi-disciplinary neighbourhood teams to meet the long term condition agenda and the needs of our elderly population. Our dynamic management team are supportive and open to ideas and innovation.

Travel is an essential part of this role; please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement.

The service covers from 8am until 5pm seven days a week, on a shift pattern of predominantly 9am-5pm. Other shift patterns can be considered.

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job
To contribute and support the delivery of high standard of effective nursing care, as part of a nursing team, in support of and under the direction of a registered professional.

To be an autonomous practitioner who is responsible for the holistic assessment of both complex and simple care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care and delegation of care where appropriate to other members of the team.

The Staff Nurse to carry out assigned tasks, including direct nursing care and administrative duties as delegated by the nurse in charge ensuring that patients / clients receive safe, individualised and effective care which supports health & well being and promotes self-care where appropriate and possible.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, 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.

Person Specification
Essential qualifications

• Registered Nurse to degree / diploma level
• Current registration with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio

Desirable qualifications

• Non-medical prescriber
• Teaching / Assessing qualification

Essential knowledge and skills

• 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 patients
• 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)
• Computer literacy including Knowledge of Microsoft office systems and use of email

Desirable knowledge and skills

• Leg ulcer assessment and management, Experience in palliative care, end of life care.
• Understanding of Gold Standard Framework
• Diabetes care/management.
• Understanding and/or experience of managing patients with (LTC Long Term Care) needs

Essential experience

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role/transferable skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
• Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
• Experience of using electronic patient/service user record systems
• Ability to communicate in a professional way with people at all levels of understanding either face to face, on the telephone, e-mail or written communication
• Compassionate - with exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic

Desirable experience

• 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 multi-agency services. Experience of mentoring Knowledge and experience relevant to area of practice
• Understanding and / or experience of interagency working

Details
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 209-A-26-8360508
Job location: Waters Green Medical Centre, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6JL, United Kingdom

Contact
Care Community Team Leader: Caroline Jacks, cjacks@nhs.net, 01625501922

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