Community Staff Nurse

Go back Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Community Staff Nurse The closing date is 04 December 2025 *** PLEASE NOTE :- This post is currently being advertised for internal staff working at Bridgewater and WHH *** We are looking to recruit a highly motivated enthusiastic band 5 staff nurse to work in Halton treatment rooms. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, have a patient centred approach to care, be highly motivated and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. The treatment room service is for non‑housebound patients, providing a comprehensive range of clinical skills across 7 sites in Halton (Widnes and Runcorn). Hours are 8.30 4.30. Currently the service is Mon Fri with one clinic site operational Saturday and Sunday. Weekly evening clinics sessions are planned for the future to meet patient needs. The Treatment room service is committed to supporting personal development. We offer a supportive 4‑week supernumerary period for all new starters. We have an in‑house training programme for Mentorship and a 4‑day Comprehensive leg Ulcer course, to support all new starters within Bridgewater. We also encourage staff to complete a credited nurse prescribing module. Main duties of the job You will work autonomously in a clinic setting delivering: Health Promotion Holistic assessments, planning and evaluation of patients care needs. Patient Centered Care Complex wound/Doppler assessments/Compression Bandaging Ear Syringing Routine re catheterisations for ambulatory patients Mentoring, Teaching and Assessing students. In addition, the post holder will actively support the Treatment Room Service by undertaking responsibility for delegated patients within a clinical setting. Liaising with the Treatment Room team leader, District Nurse Coordinator and District Nurses will ensure information sharing in relation to patient care / changes to care plans and the continuity of care and reviewing of complex care packages. About us Flexible working will be considered for all roles. Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas. At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our NHS services in your local community. They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and promote wellbeing in the communities we serve. After all, values are about people and they were created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important to them. Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation. P - Person-centred – We are passionate about individual needs and promote independence in the healthcare we provide. E - Empowered – We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care. O - Open and Honest – We behave in a way that develops relationships based on trust, openness, honesty and respect. P - Professional – We support our people, so everyone has the right skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care. L - Locally Lead – We are always learning about our communities and show great pride in being a local provider of health and care. E - Efficient – We use our resources wisely to provide sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients. Job responsibilities Summary of Duties and Responsibilities Provide holistic care and health assessments for individuals, families, and the wider community. Support and coordinate complex or continuing care under direction and supervision. Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure effective communication with patients, families, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams. Demonstrate and maintain clinical skills, uphold professional standards, and participate in clinical supervision and audits. Promote equality, diversity, and evidence-based practice. Mentor nursing students and support training and development for team members. Fulfill administrative tasks including reporting absences, supplying information, and adhering to trust policies. Person Specification Job Specific Requirements The ability to travel independently across the Trust The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs Sponsorship Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share‑codes will be checked if applicable). Employment Restrictions This is an internal only vacancy for staff employed at Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, or, please confirm that you are currently employed one of these Trusts. Relationships If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship. Skills and Knowledge Range of extended clinical skills & demonstrate clinical knowledge. Venepuncture and immunisation. Able to communicate sensitive information to patients, relatives and carers. Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate packages of care. Able to develop effective interpersonal skills/relationships across the health & social care setting. Experience of using Electronic Patient Records. Audit and research. Supra pubic catheterisation. Tissue viability qualification. IV Therapy. Chronic disease management. Experience of working within palliative care. Teaching & assessing skills. Qualifications NMC registered adult nurse Evidence of level 5/6 study Teaching and Assessing qualification Experience Previous community experience 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. Bridge Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr