Junior Sister​/Junior Charge Nurse

Main area Community Nursing Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Secondment)

Hours:

Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job
-PROVIDE
1461

Employer:

Provide CIC (Employer type NHS) Site:
Kestrel House Town Chelmsford

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata if part time (Salary period: Yearly)

Closing date: 24/07/2026 23:59

The post holder will work closely with the community matron to plan, allocate and review patient care. Caseload management is an integral part of this role to ensure that patients receive care from the most appropriate service to meet their needs. The post holder will lead on and participate in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care and be committed to the development of the Primary Health Care Team.

He/she may be designated to take charge of the team in the absence of the community matron. He/she will be expected to work across Chelmsford ICT and, if required, to support other bases within the team.

• Caseload management, including allocation and review of visit frequency
• Formulation and review of care plans
• Evaluation of care including first visits
• Problem solving ability
• Promote health by educating / teaching patients and carers in line with the organisation’s philosophy of Health Promotion
• Liaise effectively with other members of the primary care team and social services and ensure an efficient system of communication with other agencies in planning and implementing community care
• Participate in the development of care coordination and complex discharges home, including palliative care
• Maintain and develop knowledge, skills and competence to ensure patients’ individual needs are met in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and PREPP
• Knowledge of current primary care issues and political changes
• Develop, maintain and promote effective communication networks for multi-disciplinary teams

• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
• Relevant nursing degree or equivalent community qualification
• Qualified Nurse Prescriber or working towards

• Specialist community practitioner or equivalent qualification
• Leg ulcer course
• Leadership qualification
• Experience providing end of life care

• Car Driver and access to vehicle

• Minimum of 3 years post registration experience or evidence of exceptional performance
• District nursing course
• Good level of communications/English skills

• Evidence of understanding of the role of junior sister/junior charge
• Evidence of supporting practice development

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups.

Eligible for NHS Pension