Job overview
Lead, Innovate, Inspire. Join Our Community Respiratory Service as a Band 7 Team Lead.
Are you an experienced Respiratory Nurse looking for your next leadership challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Community Respiratory Service, where you will have the chance to shape the future of respiratory care and make a lasting difference to patients' lives.
We are seeking an ambitious, motivated and innovative clinician who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centred care. As our Band 7 Team Lead, you will provide visible clinical and operational leadership to a dedicated multidisciplinary team, supporting people living with long-term respiratory conditions to achieve the best possible outcomes within their own communities.
This influential role offers the opportunity to drive service development, lead quality improvement initiatives, champion workforce development and help shape the strategic direction of community respiratory services. You will inspire and support colleagues, foster a culture of excellence and innovation, and ensure the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care.
If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for improving respiratory services and empowering teams to deliver outstanding care, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Are you a passionate respiratory nurse leader looking to make a real impact on patient care and service development? Join our friendly and supportive Community Respiratory Service as a Band 7 Team Lead and play a key role in shaping the future of respiratory care across the borough.
In this exciting leadership role, you will lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team, overseeing the day-to-day management and coordination of the service while driving innovation, quality improvement and pathway development. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will influence both operational delivery and strategic priorities, ensuring services continue to meet the evolving needs of our local population.
You will champion high standards of patient-centred care, support the development of staff and services, and lead initiatives that enhance outcomes for people living with respiratory conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician who is motivated to inspire others, improve services and deliver meaningful change.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented at this level. All appointments are made on merit.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Nicola Rimmington on 07805 668 029 or email nicola.rimmington@nca.nhs.uk.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Independent non-medical prescriber (V300)
- Degree/ Diploma in nursing studies
Desirable
- Clinical examination skills qualification
- Recognised teaching qualification
- COPD qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage own caseload and resources effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to review and audit current practice and implement appropriate change
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to prioritise workload for self and team
- Evidence of development of own skills within the scope of professional practice
- Evidence of innovative thoughts and actions
- Excellent assessment skills
- Ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous records on all systems
- Ability to work in a multi - disciplinary partnership including 3rd sector organization
- Excellent IT skills with knowledge of and able to utilise: - Word, Outlook, Excel, and organisational information systems i.e. Systmone
- Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
Desirable
- Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes
Professional Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
- Independent non-medical prescriber (V300)
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Professionally well qualified clinician with substantial experience of care management
- Experience of working in a senior clinical role (minimum band 6)
- Experience of working within community setting
- Experience of managing a team
- Proven clinical leadership
- Specialist training in relevant area
- Awareness of recent government policies and directives and the implications for community service delivery
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Able to demonstrate coherent report writing skills
- Knowledge of relevant governance systems and their influence on current practice
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
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This advert is for Community Respiratory Service Team Lead with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Ramsbottom Health Centre. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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