Nursing Community Manager - General

Barchester Healthcare; Swindon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing and employee assistance

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a capable Nursing Community Manager in Swindon to lead a team of nurses and carers, delivering person-centred care that upholds dignity and wellbeing. You will oversee clinical care delivery, ensure accurate care plans, and manage medications safely, while mentoring colleagues and driving continuous improvement across the home.

This leadership role requires current NMC registration, strong clinical knowledge, and excellent communication to inspire others and

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration and revalidation.
• At least two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse within a clinical or social care setting
• Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing colleagues
• Excellent communication and decision‑making skills
• A commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nurses and carers to provide high-quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee the delivery of clinical care within your community, ensuring care plans are accurate and up to date, and regulated standards are met.
• Mentor and develop colleagues, supporting continuous improvement and promoting best practice across the home.
• Collaborate with the General Manager, Deputy Manager and multidisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Nursing Community Manager at Barchester Healthcare, you'll use your clinical expertise and leadership skills to deliver outstanding care and support to our residents. Working closely with the General Manager, Deputy Manager and wider multidisciplinary team, you'll lead a team of nurses and carers to provide high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.

You’ll oversee the delivery of clinical care within your community, ensuring care plans are accurate and up to date, medication is managed safely and effectively, and regulatory standards are consistently achieved. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring and developing colleagues, supporting continuous improvement and promoting best practice across the home.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about leading teams, improving outcomes and making a genuine difference to residents’ lives every day.

ABOUT YOU

• Current NMC registration and revalidation
• At least two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse within a clinical or social care setting
• Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing colleagues
• Excellent communication and decision‑making skills
• A commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care

You’ll be a confident clinical leader who can inspire others, build positive relationships and champion excellence in care.

REWARDS PACKAGE

• Free training and development opportunities
• Access to wellbeing and employee assistance programmes
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Opportunities for career progression across Barchester Healthcare

If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can combine outstanding clinical practice with team development and quality improvement, we’d love to hear from you.