District Nurse - Community Specialist Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Secondment
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This role is for a Community Specialist Practitioner within Manchester and Trafford Local Care Organisation, focusing on delivering exceptional patient care in their homes. You will assess diverse health needs, including end-of-life care and complex conditions, and make vital clinical decisions. The position also involves mentoring emerging nursing talent and ensuring safety and quality of care. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, requiring a CSP Qualification and community nursing experience.
Essential criteria
- RGN
- CSP Qualification
- car driver and access to car
- non medical nurse prescriber
- Leadership skills
- Good Communication Skills
- Teaching skills
- IT Skills
Desirable criteria
- Team player
- Flexible
- RGN
- RGN
- CSP Qualification
- car driver and access to car
- non medical nurse prescriber
- Leadership skills
- Good Communication Skills
- Teaching skills
- IT Skills
- Team player
- Flexible
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 6d
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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
District Nurse - Community Specialist Practitioner
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
We are Manchester and Trafford Local Care Organisation - an exciting, new public sector organisation that is 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?
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?
Are you ready to take on responsibility for specific areas of quality and safety?
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 emer
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