Job summary
Join us at the Community Frailty Hub, where we are committed
to providing integrated neighbourhood-based care to support patients to live
well in their own homes for longer. This is an exciting opportunity to be part
of our supportive, forward-thinking team delivering high quality person centred,
patient led care for people living with frailty in York.
Nimbuscare is a GP-led provider organisation delivering urgent care, community services and neighbourhood-based models of care across York and North Yorkshire. We exist to improve patient outcomes, reduce health inequalities and support the sustainability of primary and community care through collaboration, innovation and strong system partnerships.
As an organisation, we are evolving towards a multi-neighbourhood provider (MNP) model aligned to the future direction of the NHS, supporting care closer to home, prevention, integration and digital transformation. We work in close partnership with general practice, acute trusts, local authorities, voluntary sector organisations and system commissioners.
Interviews for this role will be held in person, week commencing 30th March 2026.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Nurse Manager at Nimbuscare, will be part of this innovative service, working within the Community Frailty Hub, supporting the Nurse Manager in overseeing the clinical and operational delivery of services across the Nursing and Health Support Worker (HSW) teams as part of the Frailty Prevention function of the Community Frailty Hub. The role provides delegated leadership, supervision, and coordination to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.
The postholder will contribute to the day-to-day management, assist in driving quality improvements, and promote best practice in frailty prevention and community-based care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Deputy Nurse Manager will help ensure that service delivery aligns with organisational, clinical, and regulatory standards while supporting the integration of new services, pathways, and digital innovations.
About us
Who are we?
Nimbuscare is a not-for-profit, socially driven organisation within the NHS family. Were collaborative, agile and innovative at our core, working with partners across the system to remove complexity, inspire trust and create person-centred solutions that make healthcare better for everyone.
What we do?
We work towards making a complex system simpler. Creating better, more seamless care closer to home.
How we do it?
By collaborating closely with GP Members, Patient Safety Partners and wider health and care organisations, combining shared insight and expertise to improve outcomes for local people.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer disabled
applicants who meet the essential criteria for this job are guaranteed an
interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Frailty prevention - Support frail people to remain independent for longer by providing evidence-based Comprehensive Geriatrics Assessments (CGAs) in the community responding cohesively alongside the wider MDT.
Integrated neighbourhood working - Regular attendance at the Integrated Neighbourhood team MDT. When required supporting the smooth running of these meetings as Chair.
Clinical Leadership & Frailty Care
- Work cohesively with the wider MDT, including Palliative and EOL care teams in the community, to coordinate holistic, person-centred care and support smooth transitions across pathways
- Assist in monitoring and auditing clinical practice to ensure adherence to patient safety, and quality standards.
Team Leadership & Line Management
- Support the Nurse Manager with the line management of Nursing and HSW staff, including day-to-day oversight, supervision, and delegation of tasks.
- Ability to travel across INT sites to support clinical and supervisory activity
- Foster a positive, compassionate, and supportive culture that encourages teamwork, psychological safety, and professional growth.
- Contribute to the induction, supervision, and ongoing professional development of team members.
Other responsibilities
Service Redesign & Improvement
- Support the identification of service development needs and assist in implementing redesign initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Work with the Nurse Manager to mobilise new programmes of work and supporting with clinical oversight as appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with the Nurse Manager and partners including Palliative and EOL teams to refine care pathways, ensuring they reflect best practice and meet patient needs.
- Promote innovation and the integration of new services and technologies.
Quality, Safety & Governance
- Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities.
- Support local investigations of incidents and events, ensuring learning is identified and actions are implemented.
- Contribute to the development and review of risk assessments aligned with organisational policies.
- Promote patient involvement in care decisions and respond to patient and family concerns in a supportive and timely manner.
Education & Staff Development
- Support staff learning needs and assist in delivering training or signposting to development opportunities.
- Help ensure all new staff receive appropriate induction and mandatory training.
Management, Leadership and Administrative Responsibilities
Workforce & Resource Management
Under the direction of the Nurse Clinical Manager:
- Monitor and escalate staffing levels, workload, and resource allocation.
- Contribute to recruitment processes, including shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding.
- Support the development of staff retention initiatives, including mentorship and career development programmes.
Performance & Reporting
- Assist with monitoring and analysing key performance indicators (KPIs) relating to clinical outcomes, staffing, and service delivery.
- Contribute to reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Support performance review processes, helping to identify strengths and development needs within the team.
- Escalate concerns regarding staff performance and support HR-aligned processes where required, under the direction of the Nurse clinical manager.
Communication & Team Coordination
- Support effective communication between Nursing and HSW teams, the Nurse Manager, and the broader leadership group.
- Maintain clear documentation of incidents, complaints, and clinical events in line with reporting protocols.
Policy and Service Development responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of patient information to support patient care.
- Actively contribute to the clinical governance agenda, ensuring compliance with statutory and mandatory training.
- Have knowledge of policy and practice changes to improve service delivery.
- Lead by example in fostering an inquisitive approach and driving a culture change within clinical practice, in line with the patient safety incident response framework, to enable the delivery of excellent person-centred care and support for families/carers.
- Participate fully in meetings, clinical supervision, and other key meetings.
- Develop, review, and update policies and procedures to ensure they are in line with current best practices, legal requirements, and organisational goals.
- Ensure that all policies are communicated effectively to the team and are consistently followed in practice.
Research and Audit Responsibilities:
- Utilise research findings to inform and enhance clinical practice.
- Support with data collection for service evaluation and audit.
- Identify and address personal development needs, staying current with new developments in the field.
- Regularly audit clinical practices to ensure compliance with internal procedures and national regulations.
Education and Training responsibilities:
- Educate team members and partners on how to support individuals to plan for their future care through promoting, supporting and encouraging advanced care planning and use of the Respect form.
- Develop skills in delivering training sessions for healthcare workers, enhancing skills and knowledge to improve care delivery across Nimbuscare's services.
- Supervise and mentor students during clinical placements, providing constructive feedback and supporting professional growth.
Customers/ Key Stakeholders
Directors of service, Associate Directors of Operations/Community/Governance/Human Resources, Events and Enterprise, Advanced Practice lead, Member practices and key stakeholders, General Practitioners, Nurse Consultant, Practitioners, Clinical Managers
Job description
Job responsibilities
Frailty prevention - Support frail people to remain independent for longer by providing evidence-based Comprehensive Geriatrics Assessments (CGAs) in the community responding cohesively alongside the wider MDT.
Integrated neighbourhood working - Regular attendance at the Integrated Neighbourhood team MDT. When required supporting the smooth running of these meetings as Chair.
Clinical Leadership & Frailty Care
- Work cohesively with the wider MDT, including Palliative and EOL care teams in the community, to coordinate holistic, person-centred care and support smooth transitions across pathways
- Assist in monitoring and auditing clinical practice to ensure adherence to patient safety, and quality standards.
Team Leadership & Line Management
- Support the Nurse Manager with the line management of Nursing and HSW staff, including day-to-day oversight, supervision, and delegation of tasks.
- Ability to travel across INT sites to support clinical and supervisory activity
- Foster a positive, compassionate, and supportive culture that encourages teamwork, psychological safety, and professional growth.
- Contribute to the induction, supervision, and ongoing professional development of team members.
Other responsibilities
Service Redesign & Improvement
- Support the identification of service development needs and assist in implementing redesign initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Work with the Nurse Manager to mobilise new programmes of work and supporting with clinical oversight as appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with the Nurse Manager and partners including Palliative and EOL teams to refine care pathways, ensuring they reflect best practice and meet patient needs.
- Promote innovation and the integration of new services and technologies.
Quality, Safety & Governance
- Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities.
- Support local investigations of incidents and events, ensuring learning is identified and actions are implemented.
- Contribute to the development and review of risk assessments aligned with organisational policies.
- Promote patient involvement in care decisions and respond to patient and family concerns in a supportive and timely manner.
Education & Staff Development
- Support staff learning needs and assist in delivering training or signposting to development opportunities.
- Help ensure all new staff receive appropriate induction and mandatory training.
Management, Leadership and Administrative Responsibilities
Workforce & Resource Management
Under the direction of the Nurse Clinical Manager:
- Monitor and escalate staffing levels, workload, and resource allocation.
- Contribute to recruitment processes, including shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding.
- Support the development of staff retention initiatives, including mentorship and career development programmes.
Performance & Reporting
- Assist with monitoring and analysing key performance indicators (KPIs) relating to clinical outcomes, staffing, and service delivery.
- Contribute to reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Support performance review processes, helping to identify strengths and development needs within the team.
- Escalate concerns regarding staff performance and support HR-aligned processes where required, under the direction of the Nurse clinical manager.
Communication & Team Coordination
- Support effective communication between Nursing and HSW teams, the Nurse Manager, and the broader leadership group.
- Maintain clear documentation of incidents, complaints, and clinical events in line with reporting protocols.
Policy and Service Development responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of patient information to support patient care.
- Actively contribute to the clinical governance agenda, ensuring compliance with statutory and mandatory training.
- Have knowledge of policy and practice changes to improve service delivery.
- Lead by example in fostering an inquisitive approach and driving a culture change within clinical practice, in line with the patient safety incident response framework, to enable the delivery of excellent person-centred care and support for families/carers.
- Participate fully in meetings, clinical supervision, and other key meetings.
- Develop, review, and update policies and procedures to ensure they are in line with current best practices, legal requirements, and organisational goals.
- Ensure that all policies are communicated effectively to the team and are consistently followed in practice.
Research and Audit Responsibilities:
- Utilise research findings to inform and enhance clinical practice.
- Support with data collection for service evaluation and audit.
- Identify and address personal development needs, staying current with new developments in the field.
- Regularly audit clinical practices to ensure compliance with internal procedures and national regulations.
Education and Training responsibilities:
- Educate team members and partners on how to support individuals to plan for their future care through promoting, supporting and encouraging advanced care planning and use of the Respect form.
- Develop skills in delivering training sessions for healthcare workers, enhancing skills and knowledge to improve care delivery across Nimbuscare's services.
- Supervise and mentor students during clinical placements, providing constructive feedback and supporting professional growth.
Customers/ Key Stakeholders
Directors of service, Associate Directors of Operations/Community/Governance/Human Resources, Events and Enterprise, Advanced Practice lead, Member practices and key stakeholders, General Practitioners, Nurse Consultant, Practitioners, Clinical Managers
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of frailty, holistic assessment, and person-centred community care
- Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, and patient safety principles
- Awareness of safeguarding, infection control, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Understanding of the challenges and opportunities within community-based services
Desirable
- Knowledge of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) frameworks
- Understanding of palliative and EOL pathways and best practice models
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Clinical supervision or mentoring training (or willingness to undertake)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Training (or relevant experience) in frailty, palliative care, or community-based care
- Quality improvement or audit training
- Qualification or equivalent experience delivering palliative and ELO care
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience within community, frailty, acute, or primary care environments
- Experience supporting or supervising staff (e.g., mentorship, shift coordination, professional support)
- Experience contributing to quality improvement, service development, or pathway redesign
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience working alongside palliative care or EOL teams
- Experience in incident reporting, investigation, or governance processes
- Experience with rota oversight, resource allocation, or coordination of clinical activity
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Compassionate, patient-focused, and values-driven
- Supportive leadership style with a commitment to staff wellbeing
- Resilient and adaptable in a changing service environment
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and quality improvement
- Confident working autonomously and collaboratively
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead, motivate, and support staff, fostering a positive and inclusive team culture
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels
- Ability to analyse clinical or operational data and contribute to reporting
- Strong organisational skills, able to manage competing demands
- Ability to support staff development, supervision, and performance
- Competence in maintaining accurate documentation and digital records
Desirable
- Ability to contribute to service redesign and change management
- Skills in facilitation, teaching, or delivering training
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across INT sites to support clinical and supervisory activity
- Flexibility to meet service needs
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of frailty, holistic assessment, and person-centred community care
- Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, and patient safety principles
- Awareness of safeguarding, infection control, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Understanding of the challenges and opportunities within community-based services
Desirable
- Knowledge of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) frameworks
- Understanding of palliative and EOL pathways and best practice models
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Clinical supervision or mentoring training (or willingness to undertake)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Training (or relevant experience) in frailty, palliative care, or community-based care
- Quality improvement or audit training
- Qualification or equivalent experience delivering palliative and ELO care
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience within community, frailty, acute, or primary care environments
- Experience supporting or supervising staff (e.g., mentorship, shift coordination, professional support)
- Experience contributing to quality improvement, service development, or pathway redesign
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience working alongside palliative care or EOL teams
- Experience in incident reporting, investigation, or governance processes
- Experience with rota oversight, resource allocation, or coordination of clinical activity
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Compassionate, patient-focused, and values-driven
- Supportive leadership style with a commitment to staff wellbeing
- Resilient and adaptable in a changing service environment
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and quality improvement
- Confident working autonomously and collaboratively
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead, motivate, and support staff, fostering a positive and inclusive team culture
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels
- Ability to analyse clinical or operational data and contribute to reporting
- Strong organisational skills, able to manage competing demands
- Ability to support staff development, supervision, and performance
- Competence in maintaining accurate documentation and digital records
Desirable
- Ability to contribute to service redesign and change management
- Skills in facilitation, teaching, or delivering training
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across INT sites to support clinical and supervisory activity
- Flexibility to meet service needs
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice
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).
Additional information
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).
