MiCare Nurse


Company:	Rutland County Council
Salary:	£33,119 to £39,481 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Oakham Enterprise Park, LE15 7TU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	18 Nov 2026

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Summary

Working Hours: 18.5 per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Community Support Services - MiCare, is a short-term integrated health and social care service that provides short term support to people in their own homes. We put people at the heart of the service and deliver exceptionally responsive, person-centred care which enables the individuals to live a life of their choosing. We have received an overall ‘Outstanding’ from a recent CQC Inspection.

Community

Support Services MiCare - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

About the Role -

Under the direction of the Senior Practitioner, you will enhance health and social care

support

for MiCare service users in line with Rutland County Council policies, objectives, and standards. This role is central to promoting independence, enabling choice and control, and preventing unnecessary hospital or care home admissions.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the development of a neighbourhood and prevention agenda through a strong multi-disciplinary team (MDT) approach.

Provide clinical advice and support to the MiCare Team as required.

Deliver training on delegated healthcare tasks to staff.

Build effective links with GP surgeries and community nursing teams to ensure a holistic approach for individuals using the service.

Contribute to care planning that prioritises independence and well-being.

Additional Requirements (Optional)

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Costs for the DBS are covered by Rutland County Council.

Please note that you will need a full driving licence to enable you to travel across the county.

About You -

What we’re looking for:

Registered Nurse (NMC) qualification

Experience in community health or social care settings

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to train and mentor staff on clinical tasks

Commitment to person-centred care and prevention-focused practice

Please note this role is equivalent to a NHS Band 5 Nurse.

Informal enquiries:

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Susan Giddens - Senior Practitioner - sgiddens@rutland.gov.uk

We review applications frequently; however, in periods of high demand, the role may close earlier than advertised, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Our benefits:

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

A strong focus on health, wellbeing, and work-life balance

For further information on the benefits of working for Rutland, please see our careers page:

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Our Values

Our values – Passionate,Ambitious, WorkTogether, and Make a Difference – guide everything we do. We’re looking for people who

these values and want to contribute to strong,

supportive teams that deliver positive outcomes for our communities.

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