District nurses care for patients in their own homes, GP surgeries, community clinics and residential care homes.
Average salary (a year)
£40000.0 to £57000.0 (starter to experienced)
Typical hours (a week)
37.0 to 40.0
You could work
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on a rota
You can get into this job through an apprenticeship or working towards this role.
You may be able to apply for a Community Nurse Specialist Practitioner Level 7 Apprenticeship, if you have the support of your employer.
To do this apprenticeship, you'll need:
to be a registered nurse
You can apply for district nurse training if you're a registered nurse with 1 or 2 years' experience, for example as an adult nurse or children's nurse.
You'll complete a course in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - District Nursing, approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council .
Your training will last 1 to 2 years and include practical community placements.
You can contact your local health trust or your employer about student training sponsorship opportunities.
you'll need to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
You'll be expected to understand how the NHS values apply in your work when applying for a course or apprenticeship.
You can get more advice about how to become a district nurse from Health Careers.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
You may need a full driving licence for some jobs.
As a district nurse, you could:
You could work in the community or at a health centre.
Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding and you'll travel often.
You may need to wear a uniform.
With experience, you could:
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