Community Services Manager - Nurse or Paramedic

Sterling Cross; Sutton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected charity organization in South London is seeking a Community Services Manager to lead its palliative care service. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) is primarily management (80%) with clinical duties (20%). Ideal candidates will have significant experience in palliative care and be compassionate leaders committed to patient-centred support. The position offers numerous benefits, including free parking, generous leave, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

27 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Flexibility with start / finish times

Educational and professional development opportunities

Protected supernumerary time

Eligibility for Blue Light Card discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance with Death in Service cover

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in palliative care, ideally within the community, at Band 6 or above.
• Experience in a management role.
• Non‑Medical prescribing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated team providing exceptional support to patients and families.
• Oversee the specialist palliative care service.
• Maintain clinical competence and support staff in delivering patient‑centred care.

Skills

Compassion

Leadership

Clinical competence

Collaboration

Education

BSc Adult Nursing or BSc Paramedic Science

Full registration with the NMC or HCPC

Job description

A respected South London charity is seeking a compassionate and experienced Community Services Manager to lead its specialist palliative care service.

You’ll oversee a dedicated team providing exceptional support to patients and families in their own homes, ensuring the highest standards of care and collaboration across local health services.

As the Community Services Manager , you will maintain clinical competence and support staff in delivering excellent patient‑centred care.

The role is approximately 80% management / 20% clinical.

This is a rewarding leadership opportunity within an organisation that values compassion, innovation and professional growth.

You’ll be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking team that encourages development, work–life balance and new ideas to improve community‑based palliative care.

This is a permanent, full‑time role (37.5h per week).

Person specification

• (Essential) BSc Adult Nursing or BSc Paramedic Science
• (Essential) Full registration with the NMC or HCPC as a Nurse or Paramedic
• (Essential) Significant experience working in palliative care, ideally within the community, at Band 6 or above
• (Essential) Experience in a management role
• (Desirable) Non‑Medical prescribing
• (Desirable) Management / leadership qualification

Benefits and Enhancements

• Free on‑site parking
• 27 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexibility with start / finish times
• Continued educational and professional development opportunities, with education team on‑site
• Protected supernumerary time
• Options to continue NHS pension scheme (if applicable) or join alternative competitive pension scheme
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card discount scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Life assurance with Death in Service cover