Katie Cartledge

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in community and clinical settings. Skilled in delivering holistic, person-centred care and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. Confident in both autonomous and team-based practice, with strong clinical expertise, leadership experience, and a proactive approach to continuous learning and professional development.

Community Bank Nurse at Bradford District Care Trust (Present)

Deliver safe, person-centred care across a variety of community settings.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans for patients with complex needs.

Deputy Manager at Czajka Care (2022-08 – 2023-04)

• Supervised and supported a multidisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with CQC standards.
• Managed staff rotas, clinical audits, and care planning to maintain safe and effective care delivery.
• Acted as first point of escalation for clinical concerns and safeguarding issues.

Clinical Lead Nurse at Qualia Care (2022-01 – Present)

• Oversaw clinical governance and ensured adherence to best practice and policies.
• Led staff training and mentoring to improve quality of care and professional development.
• Coordinated with GPs and external healthcare professionals to optimise patient outcomes.

Immunisation Nurse at Intrahealth (2021-10 – 2021-12)

• Delivered school-based and community vaccination programmes.
• Provided patient education on immunisation and vaccine safety.

Community Nurse at Bradford District Care Trust (2017-10 – 2022-01)

Delivered a full range of nursing care in patients' homes, including wound care, medication management, and palliative support.

• Collaborated with GPs, allied health professionals, and social services to coordinate holistic care.

Support Worker at Voyage Care (2012 – 2013)

Supported individuals with complex needs to achieve independence and wellbeing.

BSc (Hons) in Adult Nursing – University of Bradford (2013 – 2017)

BTEC in Communication in Health & Social Care – Shipley College (2013)

Access to Higher Education in Health Science – Leeds City College (2012)

NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration – Craven College (2009)