Community Nursing Deputy Team Lead

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a community role in Hemel Hempstead. You will provide high-quality nursing care, work within a multi-disciplinary team, and support patients with long-term conditions.

You must have valid NMC registration, post-registration education, and be able to supervise staff, teach students, and write care plans. The Trust values accountability, inclusion, compassion, and empowerment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with full UK NMC registration.
• Evidence of recent post-registration education and training.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience supervising junior staff and coordinating a team daily.
• Experience in teaching students and staff members.
• Experience implementing evidence-based care in practice.
• Experience writing comprehensive health needs assessments and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the community.
• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team on a day-to-day basis.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to teaching and supervision.
• Develop and implement care plans based on health needs assessments.
• Apply NHS and local guidelines, ensuring clinical governance standards.

Skills

Registered Nurse registration

Post-registration education

NMC Code knowledge

Clinical governance

Clinical supervision

Team leadership

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Care planning

Teaching students and staff

Equality and diversity

Education

NMC registered nurse

Post-registration education

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust's values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse with full and current UK NMC registration
• Evidence of recent and continuing post-registration professional education and training

Desirable criteria

• Has undertaken formal training in staff and team management
• Practice supervisor/assessor training
• Nurse prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of recent post-registration nursing experience
• Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working with people with complex health needs
• Experience of supervising junior staff and co-ordinating a team on a day to day, regular basis
• Experience of teaching students and other staff members
• Experience of implementing evidence-based care in practice
• Experience of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessment and writing care plans

Desirable criteria

• Experience of managing staff
• Post-registration community nursing experience

Skills

Essential criteria

• Principles of care for patients with long term conditions, based on local/national guidelines and standards
• NMC Code of Professional Conduct and application to practice
• Appraisal and Personal Development Planning
• Understanding of NHS and Integrated Care boards structures
• Leading audit process
• The principles of clinical governance and application to practice
• Clinical supervision - purpose and application
• Managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
• How equal opportunities can be implemented in practice
• Has high level competence in a range of clinical skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Able to work without direct supervision, planning and prioritising own workload and that of others
• Able to delegate work effectively and safely
• Ability to risk assess a situation and act appropriately
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Able to identify own and others learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meeting those needs

Other

Essential criteria

• Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• 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)

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust