District Nurse / Case Load Manager

NHS; Bedworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the United Kingdom seeks a District Nurse / Case Load Manager to provide a high standard of care to patients. In this role, you will manage a defined caseload, lead a dynamic team, and promote effective patient management. The ideal candidate will have a valid first level nursing degree, significant community experience, and the ability to work autonomously. This position offers a fixed-term contract with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration community experience.
• Experience of caseload management.
• Advanced clinical skills for various patient conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage defined caseload including delegation of tasks.
• Promote accurate record keeping and adherence to policies.
• Support and supervise a team of nursing staff.

Skills

Clinical decision-making skills

Community nursing knowledge

Time management

Emotional intelligence

IT Literacy

Education

First level degree in related subject

Registered Nurse (1st Level)

District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification or working towards it

Job description

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

District Nurse / Case Load Manager

The closing date is 10 October 2025

Band 6 District Nurse/Case Manager - Placed Based Team 4: Bedworth.

Fixed term 12 month posts at Atherstone & Bedworth

Are you looking for a change of scenery? Would you like to work out in the fresh air and nurse in different environments every day?

We have an exciting opportunity for Band 6 Registered Nurse to join our dynamic, forward thinking Community Nursing Team.

Our aim is to provide a high standard of evidence based holistic care to housebound patients within their own homes so as to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.

Main duties of the job

The District Nurse is responsible for the assessment and management of the health needs of an identified population and for the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care within a range of target groups including end of life care, complex health needs and patients identified as being at risk of hospital admission.

The District Nurse will clinically supervise and provide support to a team of staff - being responsible for the development and competencies of staff within their team.

Job responsibilities

Named responsibility and professional accountability for the management of a defined caseload including the delegation of tasks to other members of the team.

Promote and maintain accurate record keeping and conforms to NMC policy and data protection legislation.

Uses resources effectively and being aware of budgetary constraints including ordering of equipment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (1st Level)
• First level degree in related subject
• Evidence of Continuous professional Development relevant to the field of practice
• Evidence of leadership or management training
• Practice Educator and Assessor Preparation (PEAP) or equivalent qualification
• District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification or working towards it
• Coaching CPD

Experience

• Significant Post registration community experience
• Post registration experience of caseload management
• Evidence of Personalised Care planning and complex patient management
• Ability to take appropriate action to assess and manage risk
• Experience of empowering a positive learning culture for interdisciplinary and interagency teams
• Proven experience of working autonomously in challenging situations
• Experience in managing complaints
• Experience in service improvement

Skills

• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management.
• Advanced clinical decision-making skills to support patient centred care
• Advanced clinical skills to include a variety of patient conditions and comorbidities
• In-depth understanding of community nursing and long-term condition management
• Must have excellent prioritisation and time keeping skills
• IT Literate
• Ability to supervise, support, and mentor junior staff
• Ability to work collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries

Personal Qualities

• Communicate effectively using a range of skills and strategies with colleagues and people at all stages of life and with a range of mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural health challenges
• Practise autonomously, proactively and innovatively, demonstrating self-awareness, emotional intelligence and openness.
• Willingness to work flexibly and travel across the district.
• Excellent role model demonstrating compassion and a patient-centred approach
• Showcases trust values at all times

Other

• Must have means of own transport and able to drive in variable weather conditions
• Must be a non-smoker during working hours
• Must be willing to undertake Criminal records Bureau Disclosure to Enhanced / Standard level
• Must be legally entitled to work in this country

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.