Community Nursing Sister/Charge Nurse

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Nurse or District Nurse to join their Community Nursing Team. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload of patients, ensure high-quality care, and lead the nursing team. Strong leadership and community nursing skills are essential. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care while supporting team development.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement in line with policy

Qualifications

• Proven post-registration experience in community nursing or transferable experience.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of housebound patients with complex nursing needs.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to colleagues.
• Drive the development of innovative practices in community healthcare.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal abilities

Community nursing skills

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Nurse or District Nurse (SPQ) to join our Community Nursing Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate nurse with strong leadership skills, a warm personality, and excellent interpersonal abilities to help shape and deliver high-quality care in the community.

As a Community Nursing Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in managing a caseload of housebound patients with complex nursing needs, ensuring care is safe, effective, and evidence-based. You will work closely with the Team Leader, providing clinical leadership and support to colleagues, acting as a role model, and driving the development of innovative practice to meet the changing needs of community healthcare.

The successful candidate will have proven post-registration experience with community nursing skills and competencies, or transferable experience suited to the role. You will also bring effective management skills to support caseload management and contribute to service development.

This is a rewarding role where you will make a meaningful difference to patients, their families, and carers, while supporting and inspiring staff through learning, sharing best practice, and promoting professional growth.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work are essential. Mileage will be reimbursed in line with the Trust’s expenses policy.

Main duties of the job

The role of the B6 Community Sister/District nurse/charge nurse to manage the day to day running of a community nursing team in conjunction with the Team Leader. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the community nursing team are functioning at a high level providing excellent patient care for patients who are on the community nursing team caseload. The post holder will be part of a supportive team of other B6 across the other teams covering the north east of Hampshire providing a 7 day service covering the hours of 8am to 8am.