Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to join the East Lancashire District Nursing Service.

We are looking for motivated individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality District Nursing care and who demonstrate innovation, enthusiasm, and a strong passion for both personal and professional development. The ideal candidate will embrace change positively and contribute to continuous service improvement. If this reflects your values and approach, we would be delighted to hear from you.

This is a 7-day service, which includes weekends and Bank Holidays. The successful applicant will be required to work contracted hours on a rotational basis across day and night shifts, in line with service requirements.

Please note that the base location, contracted hours, and working pattern for this role will be discussed with the successful candidate, and suitable arrangements will be agreed. We actively promote flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance.

A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and the ability to travel independently across the locality are essential for this post.

Main duties of the job
The role entails supporting the Clinical Team Leader/Team Sister in the coordination and delivery of care in accordance with national and local District Nursing Strategy, undertaking multiple daily home visits and providing high-quality nursing care to individuals with diverse and often complex healthcare needs.

The post holder will be responsible for conducting comprehensive holistic assessments, formulating personalised care plans, and delivering a range of clinical interventions including wound management, health promotion, medicines management and end-of-life care, while working contracted hours across day and night shifts as required by service demands. You are expected to uphold the highest professional standards, behaviours and personal qualities as outlined in the NMC Code, demonstrating a strong commitment to safe, effective and compassionate care.

The role requires the capacity to problem-solve, respond effectively to change, seek guidance appropriately, and consistently apply evidence-based practice, alongside a genuine dedication to developing a career within District Nursing.

About us
Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large, integrated healthcare organisation providing high-quality acute and community services for the population of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. The Trust places safety and quality at the centre of everything it does, investing in and developing its workforce, building strong partnerships with key stakeholders, and encouraging innovation and pathway redesign to deliver best practice across all services.

ELHT employs more than 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally recognised and have received awards for their contributions and achievements. The District Nursing Service is proud to be part of this forward-thinking organisation, offering a supportive environment where staff are encouraged to grow, develop, and access a wide range of professional development opportunities.

Details
Date posted: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 435-CIC-083-26

Person Specification

• Essential: Professional qualification - RGN
• Desirable: Non-Medical prescribing
• Essential: Multi-disciplinary working
• Essential: Experience of community working
• Essential: Ability to adapt to the needs of the service and work independently
• Essential: Knowledge of Professional and NHS issues
• Essential: Clinical knowledge and skills
• Desirable: Able to deputise in the absence of the Senior Nurse
• Desirable: Evidence of implementation of change
• Essential: Willing to work out of the different bases to meet the needs of the service
• Essential: Able to adapt to change
• Essential: Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service
• Essential: Organisational skills
• Essential: Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle for work purposes - patient visits throughout span of duty

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 contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Community Matron, Amy Rogers, amy.rogers@elht.nhs.uk, 07908481826

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. Apply through our website.