Deputy Team Lead Nurse | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated band 6 nurse to join the St. Albans & Harpenden Nursing team as a Deputy Team Lead. The successful candidate will lead a neighborhood nursing team, manage patient caseloads, and ensure high standards of care. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with community nursing experience. The role offers flexible working options and comprehensive support for career development. This position is pivotal in maintaining the quality of care for patients in their homes.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• Experience as a registered nurse, preferably in a community setting.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and patient care initiation.
• Ability to manage a patient caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the nursing team and students as required.
• Ensure the quality of nursing care for patients in the community.
• Maintain patient records and manage individual caseloads.
• Participate in patient management for the locality.

Skills

Team collaboration

Good communication

Autonomous work

Adaptability

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Role 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 St. Albans & Harpenden 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 will be varied and interesting, carrying the responsibility for a patient caseload that involves the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence‑based care for 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.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain standards of care and deploy, co‑ordinate and supervise the nursing team and learners as required.
• Provide leadership and management to a team of community nurses and other staff covering the four localities across Herts Valleys.
• Be responsible for the team’s assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised nursing care to patients living in the community. The service is provided seven days per week 8 am–8 pm.
• Be responsible for the team’s maintenance of patient and other records.
• Participate in the long‑term management of patients within the locality.
• Have continued responsibility for a defined caseload.

Benefits

• 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.

Just as we care about our patients’ well‑being, we care about yours!

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

**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**

This advert closes on Friday 12 Dec 2025.