Community Out of Hours Nursing Team Leader

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for the Community Out of Hours Nursing Team Leader role in Trafford. The post leads the Night team, provides clinical and operational direction, and ensures safe, high-quality care across a 24-hour service.

The successful candidate will oversee assessments, care planning, documentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration, with a focus on service improvement, governance and staff development within community nursing.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable clinical experience in community settings.
• Leadership experience in nursing teams.
• Ability to participate in audits and research activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Night nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality care.
• Provide clinical, professional and operational guidance to the team.
• Oversee assessment, care planning and documentation for patients.
• Drive service improvement and governance within community nursing.

Skills

Community nursing experience

Team leadership

Audits & research

Analytical judgement

Communication skills

Education

NMC registered

CSP registered

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Community Out of Hours Nursing Team Leader

The closing date is 09 November 2026

The post holder will be a core member of the nursing management team, working collaboratively to deliver high quality care in the Trafford Borough and to develop a locally appropriate integrated approach to delivery of care. The post holder will contribute to the improvement strategy and represent community nursing at forums and groups across the Neighbourhood and Locality/Borough.

Within this role the post holder will be clinically responsible for the assessment of patients, development of care plans, and the implementation of the care.

The post holder will provide advice and guidance to the multidisciplinary team and ensure all records and documentation are completed and relevant. This role involves the overall 24-hour responsibility for the nursing care across Trafford.

The post holder is responsible for the operational management of the night team. The 33-hour post includes 3 nights plus 4.5 hours per week to be utilised during the day for managerial responsibilities. The role ensures teams deliver a safe high-quality service.

Main duties of the job

Management and Leadership

The post holder will:

provide professional, clinical and operational advice and leadership within the designated team for day-to-day issues in order to ensure delivery of high-quality care

demonstrate supervisory skills for the Night team

utilise Trust's Policies, Procedures and Guidelines actively contributing to their development

demonstrate effective leadership at all times

ensure the philosophy of multidisciplinary team working occurs in the area of responsibility

ensure the service follows best practice and changes in national and local are promptly integrated into the daily operation of the service

act as a change agent; to recognise service needs and participate in system changes and service redesign as directed, taking an active role in the development of the services

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registered
• CSP registered

Experience

• oDemonstrable clinical experience
• oSignificant experience of working in a community nursing setting as a caseload holder
• oUnderstanding of research
• oUndertaking of audits
• oLeading/managing a team
• oAnalytical and judgemental
• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£49,387 to £56,515 a yearper annum, pro rata