Deputy Team Leader - District Nurses (Hackney Marshes)

Homerton University Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Homerton University Hospital is seeking a Deputy Team Leader for District Nurses in Hackney Marshes, London. This role focuses on delivering high-quality nursing care in community settings, managing patient caseloads, and supporting junior staff members. Ideal candidates will be Registered Nurses with experience in community care and possess strong management and communication skills.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Supportive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience in community nursing post-registration.
• Training in mentorship and management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for nursing care planning and delivery to patients.
• Management of a caseload in absence of Clinical Operations Manager.
• Advocate and communication link between patients and GPs.

Skills

Ability to manage junior staff members

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work using your own initiative

Education

Registered General Nurse (NMC Registered)

Physical Assessment Course

Mentorship and Preceptorship training

Management training

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Deputy Team Leader - District Nurses (Hackney Marshes), London

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Client:

Homerton University Hospital

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

11e969301a90

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3

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job overview

The aim of Adult Community Services is to provide a first-class healthcare service across the in-patient and community services. We provide services to a broad multicultural community throughout Hackney and the City. We have an excellent training, development and support mechanism in place to enable our staff to meet the high standards of healthcare that the residents of Hackney and the City expect and deserve.

We have Deputy District Nurse Team Leaders vacancy within the Adult Community Services Department to provide nursing care to allocated patients within their homes.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care needs and the delivery of high quality and up to date care to allocated patients in their own homes and/or a variety of settings.

The post holder will work within a team for a defined number of patients, and will work under the supervision of the Clinical Operations Manager. You will be responsible and accountable for the management of a Caseload in the absence of the Clinical Operations Manager/ District Nurse. You will also work closely with the aligned GP’s to your team and will be both the advocate and the key chain of communication for their care.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Person specification

Education/Qualification

• Registered General Nurse (NMC Registered)
• Physical Assessment Course
• Mentorship and Preceptorship training
• Management training

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage junior staff members, delegating appropriately, and to manage workload effectively
• Ability to meet deadlines as required.
• Able to work unsupervised in the community setting.
• Able to work using your own initiative
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in a wide range of settings

Trust Value

• Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values

Experience

• Post registration experience within the community
• Experience of undertaking first contact/assessments in the community
• Experience in line management

General Guidance for Applicants

We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.

We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

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