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The closing date is 18 June 2026
The post holder will work as part of a multi‑professional team managing a caseload of patients in the community, ensuring the needs of the patients are identified and met. Promoting the independence of patients, assisting them to maintain or improve their own physical, psychological and social well‑being. In addition, they will arrange timely responses overnight for urgent unplanned visits.
They will provide clinical leadership and direct line management of the team members with the support of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
They will ensure that the service delivered is adaptable, resilient, commercially focused and creates innovative solutions to enhance the patient experience.
Community Team Sister/Charge Nurse Band 6
Access to a vehicle
We are looking for enthusiastic Senior community nurses to join our community Nursing Teams within the London borough of Sutton. You will need to be passionate about delivering exceptional holistic health care, supporting patients to remain independent and avoiding unnecessary hospital admission.
Previous experience of community nursing is essential. You will work directly with patients, their families and our multidisciplinary services to plan and facilitate the delivery of holistic evidence‑based care.
We are a 7‑day extended hours service; working Monday to Sunday, 7am to 7pm including weekends and bank holidays.
Access to an own vehicle insured for use at work is essential.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people across south‑west London and north‑eastern Surrey. We also provide specialist services, including renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
The role involves managing complex patients, coordinating care, acting as a clinical lead, and ensuring high‑quality community nursing services across Sutton.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Salary: £45,953 to £54,254 a year (pro rata per annum incl. HCAS – Outer London)