University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Community Staff Nurse - Morecambe South District - Maternity Leave
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Community Staff Nurse - Morecambe South District - Maternity Leave
Temporary Maternity Post in Community Nursing
Morecambe South District Nurses – 30 Hours/Week until August 2027
About the Role
Morecambe South District Nurses are seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working, and highly motivated staff nurse to join their evolving community nursing team in a temporary maternity post (September 2026 – August 2027).
The role provides an opportunity to work flexibly within a 24-hour patient care service, delivering high-quality support to patients with diverse medical conditions in their own homes and community settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide complex nursing assessments and develop tailored care programmes for patients and carers.
- Work collaboratively with:
- Health and social care professionals
- Voluntary sector organisations
- Informal carers
- Ensure service continuity by supporting the district nurses’ 24-hour shift coverage.
- Operate across fluctuating schedules, including weekends, evenings, and evenings shifts.
- Deliver patient-centred, high-quality care to promote independence, health improvements, and condition management.
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Person Specification
- Essential:
- Hard-working, motivated, and patient-focused attitude.
- Exceptional communication and assessment skills.
- ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Full UK driving licence (essential for home visits).
- Preferred:
- Applications welcome from student nurses (due to qualify) and newly qualified staff nurses aiming for career development in community nursing.
Perks & Team Culture
The team is located in the charming seaside town of Morecambe, ideal for both work and leisure on the coast.
- Sponsored high-quality supervision, training, and accessible occupational health services.
- Patient and inclusively professional working environment.
- Supportive team dynamic dedicated to continuing professional development.
Working Locations
The post draws on services across Morecambe Bay, including:
- Main Hospitals:
- Furness General Hospital (FGH, Barrow)
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI, Lancaster)
- Westmorland General Hospital (WGH, Kendal)
- Community Premises:
- Millom Hospital
- Queen Victoria Hospital (Morecambe)
- Ulverston Community Health Centre
- GP Practice locations
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About Our Services
Our comprehensive hospital and community offerings cover:
- Emergency departments and specialist care units.
- Urgent treatment for non-critical conditions.
- Outpatient care, diagnostics, therapies, and day-surgery services.
Our overarching goal: "To enable patients to maintain independence, improve their health, and manage conditions effectively at home or in community spaces."
Next Steps
Application questions** or informal discussions can be directed to:
Scarlett Peat Team Leader, Morecambe South District Nurses
📧 Email: scarlett.peat@mbht.nhs.uk 📞 Tel: 01524 519850
No formality is expected – informal visits/consultations are welcomed!
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