Community Caseload Manager (CHAW) - Band 6

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is recruiting a Community Caseload Manager (CHAW) at NHS AfC Band 6 for Handforth/ Chelford/ Wilmslow district nursing. 18.75 hours per week with potential to split into two long days or three shorter days. Weekend rota is required.

The post is based at Handforth Health Centre and Alderley Edge Medical Centre, with travel across the district. A V100/150 prescribing qualification and willingness to undertake V300 are expected.

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC.
• Portfolio or evidence of ongoing professional development in District Nursing.
• Non-Medical Prescriber Teaching/Assessing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, high quality health and social care to patients, carers and families.
• Collaborate with Integrated Care Team for rapid and planned assessment and treatment in patients' homes or community settings.
• Manage individual and team caseloads; develop, implement and evaluate care programmes.
• Provide leadership and support across the care community team.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree – District Nursing

V100 or V150 prescribing qualification

Tools

Electronic patient record systems

Job description

Community Caseload Manager (CHAW) - Band 6

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area District Nurse Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Job share

18.75 hours per week (Can be worked over two long days or three shorter days. There will be expectation to work a weekend as part of rota basis.) Job ref 209-A-26-8209151

Site Handforth Health Centre Town Wilmslow Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/08/2026 23:59

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Job overview

District Nursing Team (Chelford, Handforth, Alderley Edge and Wilmslow) in East Cheshire NHS Trust are looking for an experienced Community Caseload Manager who has the enthusiasm and positive approach to join a multidisciplinary team with a vision to deliver the right care, at the right time to help improve the lives of our local residents.

Our team is based at Handforth Health Centre and Alderley Edge Medical Centre.

The candidate must have excellent communication skills, hold a Specialist Nursing Practice (District Nursing) degree or portfolio to demonstrate equivalent experience and skills, have completed their V100 or V150 and be willing to undertake V300 prescribing.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our innovative team to drive forward the expansion and modernisation of community nursing services with commitment to deliver the NHS Long Term Plan.

Travel is an essential part of this role. Please demonstrate on your application form how you can meet this requirement.

For graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

To provide holistic, high quality, safe and skilled health and social care / support to patients, carers and their families.

To work closely with members of the Integrated Care Team to provide rapid and planned expert professional assessment and treatment interventions for patients in their own homes or other community settings, putting patients at the centre of their care and enabling patients to maximise their independence, health and wellbeing and remain in their own homes for as long as possible.

To be responsible in managing individual and team with a caseload of patients and carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care programmes.

To provide leadership and support across the care community team demonstrating emotional intelligence to recognise pressures of self and team.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Person specification

Qualification

• Current registration with NMC
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio
• Non- Medical Prescriber Teaching/Assessing qualification

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately
• Able to assess, plan and evaluate patient care, considering the needs and desires of the patients
• Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process.
• Awareness of the principles and practice of SSKIN.
• Computer literacy including Knowledge of Microsoft office systems and use of email
• Leg ulcer assessment and management, Experience in palliative care, end of life care.
• Understanding of Gold Standard Framework
• Diabetes care/management.
• Understanding and/or experience of managing patients with LTC needs

Experience

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role/transferable skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
• Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
• Experience of using electronic patient/service user record systems
• Ability to communicate in a professional way with people at all levels of understanding either face to face, on the telephone, e-mail or written communication
• Compassionate – with exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic
• Experience of mentoring students / supervise other junior staff
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Previous experience delivering care in a community setting.
• Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment.
• Experience of working in multi-agency services.
• Experience of mentoring Knowledge and experience relevant to area of practice
• Understanding and / or experience of interagency working

Other Role Requirements

• Please see job description and person specification for additional criteria

Specific Job Requirements

• Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working as a lone worker
• Able to organise own workload and deal with unpredictable nature of the role
• Ability to travel across the county with heavy / bulky equipment and the ability to travel from patient to patient, whilst maintaining a consistent caseload

Further Information

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

The Trust may close any advertised post before the stated closing date. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.