Job summaryDistrict Nursing Team (Chelford, Handforth, Alderley Edge and Wilmslow) in East Cheshire NHS Trust are looking for an experienced Community Caseload Manager who has the enthusiasm and positive approach to join a multidisciplinary team with a vision to deliver the right care, at the right time to help improve the lives of our local residents.
Our team is based at Handforth Health Centre and Alderley Edge Medical Centre.
The candidate must have excellent communication skills, hold a Specialist Nursing Practice (District Nursing) degree or portfolio to demonstrate equivalent experience and skills, have completed their V100 or V150 and be willing to undertake V300 prescribing.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our innovative team to drive forward the expansion and modernisation of community nursing services with commitment to deliver the NHS Long Term Plan.
Travel is an essential part of this role. Please demonstrate on your application form how you can meet this requirement.
Hours per week: 18.75Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)For graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.Main duties of the jobTo provide holistic, high quality, safe and skilled health and social care / support to patients, carers and their families.
To work closely with members of the Integrated Care Team to provide rapid and planned expert professional assessment and treatment interventions for patients in their own homes or other community settings, putting patients at the centre of their care and enabling patients to maximise their independence, health and wellbeing and remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
To be responsible in managing individual and team with a caseload of patients and carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care programmes.
To provide leadership and support across the care community team demonstrating emotional intelligence to recognise pressures of self and team.
About usWe are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an
Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
DetailsDate posted: 13 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Job share
Reference number: 209-A-26-8209151
Job locations: Handforth Health Centre, Wilmslow Road, Wilmslow, SK9 3HL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person SpecificationQualificationEssential- Registered Nurse to degree/diploma level
- Current registration with NMC
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio
Desirable- Non- Medical Prescriber Teaching/Assessing qualification
Knowledge & SkillsEssential- Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately
- Able to assess, plan and evaluate patient care, considering the needs and desires of the patients
- Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process.
- Awareness of the principles and practice of SSKIN.
- Computer literacy including Knowledge of Microsoft office systems and use of email
Desirable- Leg ulcer assessment and management, Experience in palliative care, end of life care.
- Understanding of Gold Standard Framework
- Diabetes care/management.
- Understanding and/or experience of managing patients with LTC needs
ExperienceEssential- Recent previous experience within a comparable role/transferable skills
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
- Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Experience of using electronic patient/service user record systems
- Ability to communicate in a professional way with people at all levels of understanding either face to face, on the telephone, e-mail or written communication
- Compassionate - with exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic
Desirable- Experience of mentoring students / supervise other junior staff
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Previous experience delivering care in a community setting.
- Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment.
- Experience of working in multi-agency services.
- Experience of mentoring Knowledge and experience relevant to area of practice
- Understanding and / or experience of interagency working
Other Role RequirementsEssential- Please see job description and person specification for additional criteria
Specific Job RequirementsEssential- Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working as a lone worker
- Able to organise own workload and deal with unpredictable nature of the role
- Ability to travel across the county with heavy / bulky equipment and the ability to travel from patient to patient, whilst maintaining a consistent caseload
Further InformationEssential- Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address: Handforth Health Centre, Wilmslow Road, Wilmslow, SK9 3HL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Care Community Team Leader, Katrina Spurs, kspurs@nhs.net, 01625441995
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). 
