Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Community Nursing team as a District Nurse team leader.
Rated OUTSTANDING for CARE by the CQC, you will be leading a team of highly skilled and compassionate nurses, nurse associates and health care assistants.
You will manage a caseload of patients, attached to 1 or 2 GP surgeries, including case management of patients identified as being at risk of hospital admissions. Provision of skilled, professional holistic assessment of health needs, relevant nursing care and health information to members of the adult community is required.
You will need to have a District Nursing qualification and experience of managing a team. You will be expected to manage patients with a range of long-term conditions and multi pathologies.
You will act as a role model, teaching and supporting staff and students on placement in the community, so will need to be a trained Practice Assessor.
You will also manage team members, developing their skills and providing feedback through 1-1 meetings and appraisal and managing sickness and capability as required. You will also be involved in audit to ensure care remains at a high quality and evidence based.
You will need to be a car driver and have access to a vehicle.
If you would like more information please contact Joanna James, Clinical Lead for Community Nursing 07973715998 joanna.james@yourhealthcare.org
Main duties of the job
The Team Leader works in partnership with the primary health care team, social services, private and voluntary sector, addressing health promotion priorities both locally and nationally.
Main duties of the role are:
- To provide professional leadership including line management, recruitment, supervision/ appraisal and development both qualified and unqualified staff within the Community Team.
- To provide an expert and evidenced based Nursing service to patients requiring nursing care within their own homes.
- To work autonomously and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, developing and maintaining effective working relationships with other agencies including acute, primary and voluntary sectors.
About us
At Your Healthcare CIC, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-led health and social care services for residents in Kingston and providing specialised learning disability services in Richmond. As a Community Interest Company, we prioritise community-driven care and offer an environment that empowers you to make a real impact.
Why Choose Us?
NHS Pay & Benefits: Enjoy the security of NHS pay, Agenda for Change terms, NHS pension scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes
Bureaucracy-Free Environment: Implement good ideas quickly and effectively without delays
Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme and various staff discounts
Exceptional Staff Experience: Join a supportive workplace with positive feedback from staff and patients
Inclusive Culture: We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds
Impactful Community Involvement: Have a real voice in shaping care as part of our membership organization. Your ideas and contributions matter
Join Us Today
We are looking for passionate individuals who value high-quality care, inclusivity, and community engagement. Join our forward-thinking, patient-centred team. Explore our career opportunities and become part of a team that values your expertise and dedication.
We recognise that applicants may choose to use AI as part of their application process. This is permitted, however please clearly state within your application where AI has been used.
Details
- Date posted: 30 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year inclusive of 15% HCAS
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: B9811-26-0031
- Job locations: Hollyfield House, 22 Hollyfield Road, Surbiton, KT5 9AL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Full Job Description is attached under supporting documents. Please refer to full JD when applying for the role.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of national policy governing the delivery of adults and older peoples services
- Awareness of current developments in health and social care
- Knowledge of clinical governance/ risk management and reporting
- Legislation affecting service area
- Clinical Supervision and appraisal
- An up to date working knowledge of :-
- Acute, chronic and terminal illness, wound management, care of the elderly, care of the post op patient, drug interactions, aetiology and physiology of pain, pain assessment, and strategies for effective pain and associated symptom control.
- An understanding of the implications of cultural difference for service delivery
- Knowledge and understanding of audit and research
Experience
Essential
- Community experience of assessment and delivery of care to people with complex needs
- Negotiating and working across organisational boundaries
- Working as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Mentoring students and other health care professionals
- Experience of lone working and decision making
Desirable
- Experience of using research and other evidence to inform practice.
- Experience of audit.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Level 1
- District Nurse Specialist Practice Qualification
- Evidence of recent post registration, professional and portfolio development
- Degree Level education
- Nurse Prescriber V100
- Assessor/mentorship competency or willing to undertake training.
- Advanced Assessment and Clinical Decision Making
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber V300
- Working towards Masters level
- Working towards Management and/or Leadership qualification
Any Other Factors
Essential
- Car driver/owner with current driving license
- Ability to work flexibly to include early and late shifts, evenings and weekends
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to self motivate and direct to achieve the objectives of the post
- Able to act as a catalyst to promote change and demonstrate innovative practice.
- Able to manage and work effectively as part of a team
- Able to build effective working relationships at all levels.
- Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and demonstrate an awareness of equal opportunities in delivery of patient care
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate succinctly and effectively verbally, in writing and electronically
- Able to present information effectively to individuals and groups
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Ability to balance management and clinical work
- Intermediate IT skills
- Able to perform and demonstrate expanded clinical skills including but not limited to :- intravenous therapy (including management of IV long lines) , cannulation, syringe drivers, male and female supra-pubic catheterisation, Digital rectal Examination, management of PEG and RIG tubes,
- Basic audit skills
- Ability to teach other professionals and carers
- Counselling skills
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