District Nurse Caseload Manager - Unplanned Care

Job overview

Are you a passionate, and caring district nurse, who can oversee the provision of high-quality holistic care for people in their own home with acute, complex, and long-term conditions?

Do you have excellent clinical skills, leadership and management qualities, ability to implement high standards of patient care, and ensure a positive patient experience? If so, then we would like to meet you.

A vacancy has arisen within the Unplanned Care Team, which has an innovative approach to nursing care. It involves quick responses to patients in their home to assess, plan, manage and evaluate the presenting issue, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and help to facilitate early hospital discharges.

You will be leading a team of qualified nurses, and health care support workers, supported by a community team leader, to take an innovative solution-focused approach to challenging situations.

Unplanned services are committed to supporting continue professional development and we will support you in your ongoing career aspirations.

If this is you, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 13/09/2026

Shortlisting Date: 14/09/2026

Interview Date: 29/09/2026

Main duties of the job

The District Nurse Caseload Manager is a predominantly Clinical role, time will be split with an 80% Clinical and 20% Non-clinical focus.

The Caseload Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of the caseload and hold clinical responsibility for the caseload they are managing and leading on, ensuring patients are appropriately assessed and care is delivered in a timely manner with the involvement of patients and carers as appropriate.

The caseload holder will also ensure that team members are appropriately trained, supported and, have the right knowledge, skills, and competencies to meet the requirements of the role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.