Deputy Team Lead - Band 6

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Watford is seeking a Deputy Team Lead for their nursing team. This role involves leading a neighbourhood team, managing a patient caseload, and providing evidence-based care at home. Candidates must be registered nurses with community experience and strong communication skills. Flexible working options are available, along with training and support opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction program

Car lease scheme

Annual travel card loan

Training, support, and development

Qualifications

• Previous community experience is essential.
• Must be a motivated registered nurse.
• Strong commitment to team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of our neighbourhood teams under the direction of Team leaders.
• Carry the responsibility for a patient caseload.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in a home environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Teamwork

Education

Registered nurse qualification

Job description

Job summary

Main area
Community Nursing

Grade
Band 6

Contract
Permanent

Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Weekend working included)

Job ref
824-HERTS-7456617

Employer
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Employer type
NHS

Site
BRE

Town
Watford, Hertfordshire

Salary
£40,617 - £48,778 per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Salary period
Yearly

Closing
26/09/2025 23:59

Job overview

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting! We are a dynamic and forward thinking team looking for a band 6 nurse to join our established Watford Nursing team as a Deputy Team Lead. A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated registered nurse to lead one of our neighbourhood teams under the direction and leadership of the Team leaders. Your role would be varied and interesting carrying the responsibility for a patient caseload which involves the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based care to patients in their home environment. Previous community experience is essential. The successful applicant must be someone with a strong commitment to working as part of a team, be approachable, a good communicator, have the ability to work autonomously and be receptive to change.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting time to join the community nursing service in West Herts. We are developing new community pathways which will support the delivery of more care in people's homes, and to enable us to do this we have a range of new learning and development opportunities available through the CLCH Academy.

Testimonials (staff quotes may be included in the original posting):

"I have found working in the community to be an extremely rewarding job. Since joining the team, I have been able to progress from a band 5, through to a band 6 caseload manager and now a band 7 lead within the Dacorum locality. No two days are the same in this job and there is plenty of opportunity to learn new skills. As an employer, CLCH really values its staff and takes the time to grow them. This is reflected in the values of our academy. Working in patients' homes is very rewarding. It is a privilege to be invited into patients' homes and lives to help see them through some of their most challenging times. This is a welcoming, friendly place to work and we are a hard working team who nurture and support each other. I would encourage anyone to apply to work with us."

Working for our organisation

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours! We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close before the advertised date. Please apply promptly if you meet the Person Specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted. Interview details will be emailed after the closing date - please check your email regularly.

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 clch.nhs.uk