Community Charge Nurse

The Community Charge Nurse provides clinical and operational leadership within the community nursing team, supporting the Integrated Senior Clinical Lead (Band 7) to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care. The post holder is responsible for day-to-day team leadership, promoting a positive and well-led culture, and supporting service development and quality improvement.

Working collaboratively with GPs, Practice Nurses, Social Care professionals, and the wider multidisciplinary team, the Community Sister will coordinate and facilitate the management of patients with complex health needs, particularly those at risk of hospital admission. The role focuses on delivering proactive, holistic care, promoting independence, self-management, and patient choice.

The post holder will utilise advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills across the community caseload and Single Point of Access, ensuring patients receive timely intervention, coordinated care, and access to the most appropriate services. The Community Sister will also provide clinical expertise, guidance, and support to colleagues across the wider team.