Community Staff Nurse

Job summary
An opportunity has become available to join the Kendal District Nurses as a registered nurse on a permanent basis. This is a supportive team that pride themselves on delivering a high standard of person centre care to the residents of Kendal and surrounding villages.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic team player that shares the same passion and drive to care for people in their own homes to a high standard and wants to develop their knowledge in community care.

The post is to be worked over a 7 day working week, with both full time and part time hours considered.

The post requires a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle, please ensure this is indicated on your application form.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a registered Nurse within Community Services, accountable for providing evidence based, holistic nursing care of patients.

You will be expected to support the Sister/Team Leader in leading the team supervising, directing staff and delegating workload according to skills of the staff within the team.

The Kendal District Nurse team is a busy team comprising of both registered and clinical support workers. We regularly have students to support and develop.

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.

Details
Date posted
18 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference number
331-8145060-UHMB
Job locations
Kendal District Nurses
Beck House, Murley Moss
Kendal
LA9 7RL
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (on the relevant part of the register for the post)
• Mentoring and assessing qualification or working towards or equivalent

Desirable

• Post registration clinical course appropriate to area or willingness to undertake further training relevant to the post - and to use and maintain these skills in the delivery of care
• Community experience
• Wound experience
• Palliative care experience
• Clinical skills

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of recent professional development
• Experience of establishing effective communication
• Working within a multidisciplinary team and Experience of implementing change

Desirable

• Previous experience within designated area
• Experience of mentoring and assessing members of the team
• Experience as shift team leader

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
Kendal District Nurses
Beck House, Murley Moss
Kendal
LA9 7RL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
District Nurse Team Lead
Faye Westbury
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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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.