Community Nurse Lead - Home Care & End-of-Life

Livewell Southwest; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD time

Career progression

Job summary

Livewell Southwest is seeking a Community Sister/Charge Nurse to lead and coordinate care across the district, working autonomously with a multidisciplinary team.

You will manage complex long-term conditions, support advanced care planning, and ensure high-quality, patient-centred care across patients' homes and care settings. The role requires 37.5 hours per week on a permanent contract and involves travel between sites within our Livewell Southwest footprint.

Qualifications

• Autonomous practitioner with ability to work unsupervised.
• Experience mentoring and leadership in primary/community care.
• High standards of practice with evidence-based decision making.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care and delegate to your team as Community Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Provide holistic patient-centred care and champion for patients.
• Lead delicate conversations around advance care planning and resuscitation.
• Undergo robust induction and supervision-based learning.
• Maintain accurate patient records and audit as required.
• Monitor and maintain equipment and ensure maintenance/repair.
• Triage and accept referrals; respond to urgent referrals from MDTs.
• Travel between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations.

Skills

Good time management

Autonomous practitioner

Evidence-based practice

Leadership and management

IT literate

Influence and inspire others

Champion for patients and carers

Flexible/Adaptable

Team player

Innovation through initiative

Education

NMC Registration

Registered Nurse with relevant experience

Mentoring & leadership experience

Teaching/mentorship qualification or equivalent

Leadership qualifications

NMP prescribing qualification or willingness

DNSPQ Qualification

Degree or diploma in nursing

Job description

Livewell Southwest is seeking a Community Sister/Charge Nurse to lead and coordinate care across the district, working autonomously with a multidisciplinary team.

You will manage complex long-term conditions, support advanced care planning, and ensure high-quality, patient-centred care across patients' homes and care settings. The role requires 37.5 hours per week on a permanent contract and involves travel between sites within our Livewell Southwest footprint.