Junior Community Sister​/Charge Nurse

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

The closing date is 22 October 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Community Staff Nurse who is ready to take the next step in their career as a Junior Community Sister/Charge Nurse within our Neighbourhood Nursing Service.

This developmental role is ideal for nurses aspiring to become future District Nurses, offering the opportunity to develop clinical leadership skills, gain experience managing complex community caseloads and work alongside experienced community nursing professionals.

Working under the direction and supervision of the District Nurse, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals with complex and often unpredictable health needs, including long-term conditions, frailty, complex wound care, palliative and end-of-life care needs. As part of our seven-day service operating between 8.00am and 6.00pm, including weekends and bank holidays, you will support the Proactive Care agenda through early intervention, anticipatory care planning and hospital avoidance, helping people remain independent within their own homes and communities.

Do you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm to take on this rewarding role?

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

Be a registered General Nurse and must be willing to complete the Nurse Prescriber Course

Take responsibility for a defined cohort of patients with complex or higher acuity needs within the District Nursing caseload

Use your extended clinical skills & knowledge to assess, plan, & implement evidence-based treatments that improve health outcomes

Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver person-centred care that promotes independence & self-management

Lead by example, supporting colleagues & contributing to the proactive management of patients in the community

Support the District Nurse/Community Matron in managing higher acuity patients & deputise when required

Support staff development through supervision, mentorship & preceptorship programmes

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated nurse with advanced clinical skills & leadership experience to make a real difference in community healthcare. You'll be part of a supportive team that values innovation, compassion & excellence in patient care

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the West Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means we're accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we're run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each…