Job overview
We are excited to announce that we have a vacancy in the following post:
Deputy Adult Community Services Lead – Stort Valley & Villages and Royston Integrated Care Teams – 30 hours per week.
The post holder will be expected to use a range of reports and approaches to identify key areas for improvement within the team and to work closely with community matrons, the Team Leads and the Adult Community Services Lead to implement change successfully.
The role of the Deputy Adult Community Services Lead is a pivotal one in the team, to be able to deliver the Integrated Care Team in line with the service specification to deliver the key performance and quality indicators.
Whilst the role is predominantly non-clinical the post holder is expected to maintain their clinical competence and act as a clinical role model.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about contributing to the success of the service.
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High-Cost Area Supplement.
A full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Travel to additional sites will be part of the job role.
*Proposed interview date: 6th July 2026*
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the day to day management of both the team and caseload, ensuring adequate staffing levels are maintained and a high standard of care is achieved meeting patient expectations.
Ensure team/staff provide safe clinical care in patients’ homes through agreed pathways concentrating on the demanding/complex cases that may require advanced assessment and management skills.
Provide on-going support to those patients, families and carers with complex needs, where there may be emotional, physical and life threatening conditions. Provide support to other team members in relation to this work.
Ensure the maintenance of adequate staffing levels, utilising e-rostering software as appropriate, meeting the required timelines for roster sign off. Risk report and escalate to line manager where required resource cannot be achieved.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more details
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.
Person specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Clinical Audit
- IT skills
- Advanced Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Good Interpersonal Skills
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of working in a senior clinical role at 6/7 i.e. Therapy or Nursing
- Knowledge & Understanding of provider organisations and NHS organisations
- Understanding of Current Health Legislation
- Experience with the development of staff
- Demonstrable evidence of high quality healthcare
- Leadership and management experience
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of HR processes
- Team Leader or Project Lead Role
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registration with appropriate professional organisation
- Relevant clinical qualification either RGN or degree or diploma in therapy specialism
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This advert is for Deputy Adult Community Services Lead - SVV and Royston with Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust in Welwyn Garden City, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jun 2026.
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