Night-Shift Community 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 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.