District Nurse - Community Specialist Practitioner in Manchester

Job overview

We are Manchester Local Care organisation, bringing together NHS community health services and social care services in the city. We're driven by the aim of improving the health of local people, by working across organisational boundaries.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in our neighbourhood, as part of an integrated team at Gorton Hub

Are you ready to strengthen and expand your clinical knowledge and skills?

Are you ready to be a role model; providing leadership and mentorship for our community nursing team?

If so, we invite you to join us as a transformative member of our nursing team, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing healthcare delivery.

What We're Looking For

A Community Specialist Practitioner who is passionate about making a positive impact and who would thrive in a role that combines delivering clinical excellence with leadership responsibilities.

What We Offer

A collaborative environment that encourages innovative approaches to patient care.

The opportunity to shape the future of nursing within our community.

A chance to mentor emerging talent.

The opportunity to be responsible for specific areas of leadership,

Ongoing clinical and professional development opportunities.

Comprehensive induction.

Opportunity to work within a successful and developing integrated health and social care team.

Main duties of the job

This is your chance to be part of a vibrant team, dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients in the comfort of their own environments. In this role, your autonomy will shine as you assess and attend to the diverse health needs of our community, including delivering exceptional care to those facing end-of-life challenges and patients with long-term or complex conditions. Working under the guidance of the Nursing Team Leader, you'll leverage your clinical expertise to make vital decisions that directly impact patient outcomes.

Your days will be dynamic and fulfilling, blending hands-on patient care with the gratifying task of nurturing emerging nursing talent. professional oversight and ensuring the safety and quality of that care

Working closely with members of our wider integrated neighbourhood team, you will be part of an MDT approach to addressing the diverse wellbeing needs of our population.

You will hold the relevant CSP Qualification and have the required community nursing experience as set out in the job description.. With patient centred care as your main focus, you will deliver our values and nurse with pride, respect, empathy, consideration, compassion and dignity.

The Community Nursing Service is a 7 day service with variable shift patterns available between 8am-10pm.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you possess a full driving license and have access to a car.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• First Level Registered nurse
• Community Specialist Practitioner (CSP) qualification
• Registered Non-Medical Prescriber

Desirable criteria

• Masters level education
• Other relevant course e.g. care of the elderly/palliative care / management course

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit
• Implementation of audit recommendations
• Evidence of excellent communication, diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Evidence of leadership skills and involvement in change management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Teaching skills
• Experience of implementation of change

Desirable criteria

• Undertaken a leadership/management programme
• Module/course in Research methods

Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate highly developed clinical practice
• IT skills
• Awareness of the wider NHS agenda
• Awareness of national and local strategic direction/frameworks
• Full, current driving license and access to car

Desirable criteria

• Enhanced communication skills training

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPEC (PDF, 480.4KB)
• Functional Requirement (PDF, 920.2KB)
• Inside MFT - Your Candidate Place (PDF, 306.4KB)