Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse

Locala; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership training

Advanced clinical education

Supportive team environment

Flexible working options

Pension scheme & employee benefits

Job summary

Locala in West Yorkshire is recruiting for a Band 6 Senior Community Nurse. This full-time role (37.5 hours) leads and coordinates community care across North Kirklees and Greater Huddersfield, providing operational leadership in the absence of the Team Leader.

You will combine clinical expertise with leadership, mentor Band 5 nurses and drive service improvements, while promoting patient-centred care and strong teamwork within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with substantial community nursing experience.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to delegate and coordinate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate care for patients with complex needs.
• Provide guidance, supervision and mentorship to Band 5 nurses.
• Delegate tasks to ensure efficient resource use.
• Support service development and quality improvement projects.
• Act as escalation point for clinical decisions and safeguarding.
• Promote self-care and independence for patients with chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to prevent admissions.
• Provide leadership in the absence of the Team Leader.
• Foster a positive, learning-focused team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Job description

Job Role Band 6 Senior Community Nurse Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117 37.5 hours per week Permanent

Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has become available within the North side of Kirklees for an experienced, motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Community Nursing Network as a Band 6 Senior Community Nurse (37.5 hours per week, full time). This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role, supporting our teams to deliver exceptional care across North Kirklees and Greater Huddersfield. As a Band 6 Senior Community Nurse, you will combine clinical expertise with leadership skills to ensure safe, effective and person-centred care. You will act as a role model, mentor and decision-maker, supporting colleagues, driving improvements in patient outcomes and providing operational leadership in the absence of the Team Leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate care for patients with complex needs, ensuring high standards of clinical practice
• Provide guidance, supervision and mentorship to Band 5 nurses and wider team members
• Delegate tasks effectively to ensure efficient use of resources and timely delivery of care
• Support service development initiatives and contribute to quality improvement projects
• Act as a point of escalation for clinical decision-making and safeguarding concerns
• Promote self-care and independence for patients living with long-term conditions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions
• Provide operational and clinical leadership in the absence of the Team Leader, supporting the coordination of staffing, workload and service delivery
• Act as a positive role model, helping to create a supportive team culture focused on quality, learning and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

A Registered Nurse with substantial community nursing experience and a passion for leadership. Strong clinical knowledge with the ability to manage complex caseloads. Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Confidence in delegation, coordination and team leadership. A proactive approach to service improvement and innovation.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to develop leadership skills through structured training and mentorship
• Access to advanced clinical education and clear career progression pathways
• A supportive team environment with regular clinical supervision
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• A generous pension scheme and employee benefits package

Working Pattern

This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week. Our service operates between 8am and 9pm, with core hours of 8am to 5pm. Successful candidates will be expected to work a minimum of one weekend in four and undertake two late shifts (1pm to 9pm) within a four-week period. This role is not applicable for sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. To find out more about Locala see our Thrive Strategy