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Nursing Community Manager - General

Barchester Healthcare

Oxted, RH8 0NH £25 a year Permanent Posted 20 August 2026 Apply by 19 October 2026

Home Office register entry: BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED, LONDON

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Closest occupation match: SOC 2232, Registered community nurses. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

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Role description

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Nursing Community Manager at Barchester Healthcare, you'll use your clinical expertise and leadership skills to deliver outstanding care and support to our residents. Working closely with the General Manager, Deputy Manager and wider multidisciplinary team, you'll lead a team of nurses and carers to provide high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing. You'll oversee the delivery of clinical care within your community, ensuring care plans are accurate and up to date, medication is managed safely and effectively, and regulatory standards are consistently achieved. You'll also play a key role in mentoring and developing colleagues, supporting continuous improvement and promoting best practice across the home. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about leading teams, improving outcomes and making a genuine difference to residents' lives every day. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Nursing Community Manager, you'll need: Current NMC registration

Main duties of the job

As a Nursing Community Manager at Barchester Healthcare, you'll leverage your clinical expertise and leadership skills to provide outstanding care and support to the residents. Working alongside the General Manager, Deputy Manager, and multidisciplinary team, you will lead a group of nurses and carers to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. This includes overseeing clinical care delivery, ensuring up-to-date care plans, safe medication management, and adherence to regulatory standards. You will also focus on mentoring and developing colleagues, driving continuous improvement, and promoting best practices across the home. This role is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about leadership, improving outcomes, and significantly enhancing residents' lives. The role requires current NMC registration, at least two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical or social care setting, strong clinical knowledge, leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to compassionate care.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider in the UK, known for delivering high-quality care and support services. They specialize in offering personalized care across various care homes and facilities, focusing on enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life for their residents. With a team of dedicated and skilled professionals, Barchester Healthcare is committed to maintaining high standards of care through continuous training and development. The organization values inclusive and supportive working environments, promoting career development and job satisfaction. Employees at Barchester are part of a dynamic team that prioritizes the care and welfare of the residents while offering opportunities for career progression. In addition to competitive salaries, employees benefit from sector-leading rewards packages, including training opportunities, wellbeing programs, and lifestyle discounts, making it an attractive employer for healthcare professionals seeking both professional growth and personal development.

Details

Date posted

20 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1539508961

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Oxted

RH8 0NH

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Nursing Community Manager at Barchester Healthcare, you'll use your clinical expertise and leadership skills to deliver outstanding care and support to our residents. Working closely with the General Manager, Deputy Manager and wider multidisciplinary team, you'll lead a team of nurses and carers to provide high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.

You'll oversee the delivery of clinical care within your community, ensuring care plans are accurate and up to date, medication is managed safely and effectively, and regulatory standards are consistently achieved. You'll also play a key role in mentoring and developing colleagues, supporting continuous improvement and promoting best practice across the home.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about leading teams, improving outcomes and making a genuine difference to residents' lives every day.

ABOUT YOU To join us as a Nursing Community Manager, you'll need:

Current NMC registration and revalidation At least two years' experience as a Registered Nurse within a clinical or social care setting Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements Experience leading, mentoring and developing colleagues Excellent communication and decision-making skills A commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care

You'll be a confident clinical leader who can inspire others, build positive relationships and champion excellence in care.

REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including:

Free training and development opportunities Access to wellbeing and employee assistance programmes Retail and lifestyle discounts Refer a Friend bonus scheme Opportunities for career progression across Barchester Healthcare

If you're looking for a leadership role where you can combine outstanding clinical practice with team development and quality improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC registration and revalidation, at least two years' experience as a Registered Nurse, strong clinical knowledge, experience leading and mentoring colleagues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Oxted

RH8 0NH

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/

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