Deputy Team Leader - District Nurses (Clissold Park)

NHS; Ilford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a Deputy Team Leader for District Nurses to deliver high-quality nursing care in a community setting. The role includes planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while leading a team of nurses. Candidates must be NMC registered nurses with relevant community experience and strong management skills. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary between £46,419 and £55,046 annually.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC Registered) required.
• Experience in community settings essential.
• Ability to manage junior staff and delegate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement nursing care for patients in the community.
• Collaborate with GPs for patient advocacy.
• Manage a caseload in the absence of the Clinical Operations Manager.

Skills

Ability to manage junior staff and delegate appropriately

Effective workload management

Ability to meet deadlines

Work independently in the community

Use own initiative

Effective communication in various settings

Education

Registered General Nurse (NMC Registered)

Physical Assessment Course

Mentorship and Preceptorship training

Specialist Practitioner District Nursing Qualification

Management training

Job description

Deputy Team Leader - District Nurses (Clissold Park)

NHS

• East London
• £46,419-55,046 per year
• Permanent
• Full-time
• 3 hours ago

The aim of Adult Community Services is to provide a first-class healthcare service across in-patient and community services. We serve a broad multicultural community throughout Hackney and the City. We offer excellent training, development, and support to enable our staff to meet high healthcare standards. We have a vacancy for a Deputy District Nurse Team Leader within the Adult Community Services Department to provide nursing care to patients in their homes.

Note: Candidates who have applied in the last three months are not eligible to reapply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care needs and delivering high-quality, up-to-date care to patients in their homes and other settings. They will work within a team for a defined number of patients, under the supervision of the Clinical Operations Manager. The post holder will manage a caseload in the absence of the Clinical Operations Manager/District Nurse and will collaborate closely with GPs to advocate for and communicate about patient care.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing organization serving Hackney, East London, The City, and beyond. We are proud that Homerton Hospital has achieved an 'Outstanding' rating from the CQC. Our integrated trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services, including services from St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. We value diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, and support our staff with a range of benefits. Homerton is recognized as one of the best places to work by HSJ and Nursing Times.

Details

• Date posted: 13 August 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 293-CCS-0752
• Location: Lower Clapton Health Centre, 36 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0PD

Job description

The full job description and person specification are available as attachments. The person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Your application will be assessed against these criteria.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Essential
• Registered General Nurse (NMC Registered)
• Physical Assessment Course
• Mentorship and Preceptorship training
• Specialist Practitioner District Nursing Qualification
• Desirable
• Management training

Skills and Abilities

• Essential
• Ability to manage junior staff and delegate appropriately
• Effective workload management
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Work independently in the community
• Use own initiative
• Effective communication in various settings

Trust Values

• Essential
• Understanding of Trust Values

Experience

• Essential
• Post-registration community experience
• Experience with first contact/assessments in the community
• Desirable
• Line management experience