Nurse team leader

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a District Nursing Team Leader at Band 7 to oversee an integrated community team, ensuring high-quality, cost-efficient services within Fylde Coast. The role involves HR management, performance oversight, and collaboration with multidisciplinary partners.

The post requires DBS check, active NMC/HCPC registration, and a commitment to flexible work patterns within the NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Training and experience in clinical management.

Responsibilities

• Manage deployment and supervision of an integrated team within a defined clinical area/geographic community.

Skills

Clinical management

Team leadership

HR processes

Data analysis

Communication skills

Change management

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Data collection systems

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data collection systems

Job description

Latest jobs at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Main area Community District Nursing Team Leader Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (working shift patterns) Job ref 382-NBC72-26-A

Site Community Fylde coast area (TBC ) Town Blackpool Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 17/09/2026 23:59

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.

We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.

Job overview

BAND: Band 7

RESPONSIBLE TO: Community Therapy and Nursing Matron

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Assistant Divisional Directors of Nursing and Therapies

DBS: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Main duties of the job

JOB SUMMARY:

The post holder will be responsible for managing the deployment and supervision of an integrated team within a defined clinical area/geographic community.

Responsibility for the leadership and management of the day-to-day delivery of services including managing issues relating to HR, performance management , compliance with Care Quality Commission Standards and delivery o f service key performance indicators .

Working under the direction of the Community Therapy and Nursing Matron s and with colleagues and key stakeholders to ensure the delivery of a coordinated, multidisciplinary and multi-agency service. This includes planning, delivering, evaluation and development of the services for which they are responsible.

Monitoring and analysing performance data against agreed targets for the team.

Developing and agreeing action plans to address performance issues.

Managing a defined clinical caseload if appropriate.

Working for our organisation

BTH are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We recognise that our greatest asset is our people, and we strive to attract and retain professionals who embody our core values. To address previous challenges and promote a culture of excellence, we are seeking individuals who align with our renewed commitment to these values:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for managing the deployment and supervision of an integrated team within a defined clinical area/geographic community.

Responsibility for the leadership and management of the day-to-day delivery of services including managing issues relating to HR, performance management , compliance with Care Quality Commission Standards and delivery o f service key performance indicators .

Working under the direction of the Community Therapy and Nursing Matron s and with colleagues and key stakeholders to ensure the delivery of a coordinated, multidisciplinary and multi-agency service. This includes planning, delivering, evaluation and development of the services for which they are responsible.

Monitoring and analysing performance data against agreed targets for the team.

Developing and agreeing action plans to address performance issues.

Managing a defined clinical caseload if appropriate.

Person specification

Application

• Training and experience in clinical management
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• State registration with the NMC / HCPC

Application form and interview

• Experience managing people
• Minimum of 2 years experience at Band 6
• Experience managing change
• Problem solving
• Multidisciplinary/ Multi-agency working
• Leading a team
• Involvement in handling complaints
• Experience of HR processes e.g. recruitment, absence management and staff management

Application form and interview

• Flexibility
• Ability to multi-task
• Approachable
• Able to manage through influence/ negotiation
• Able to overcome barriers to acceptance through interpersonal and communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Competent with Microsoft Office and data collection systems

Application form and Interview

• Ability to interpret and present data
• Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative
• Organisational skills- time management, meeting deadlines, planning, monitoring/ evaluation
• Ability to manage resources effectively
• Knowledge of Appraisal
• Relevant NHS and local authority policies/ agendas
• Awareness of clinical governance and standards for better health delivery
• Understanding of relevant national service frameworks and their implications on provider services
• An understanding of the strategic vision of the Trust
• Ability to travel within the Trust geographical area
• An understanding of Trust financial processes
• Understanding of independent sector organizations

If the role you have applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this as part of your pre‑employment checks. Please note, you will be required to repay the cost on appointment. This will be collected via a salary deduction. You can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months from your salary or as a one‑off payment on commencement in post. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £25.50, Standard DBS check £25.50 and Enhanced DBS check £53.50.

You are encouraged where possible, to register for the DBS update service. This is an annual registration fee of £16. By registering for the update service you will not have the additional cost of repeated disclosures.

Should you withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check.

DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions.

By submitting an application for this vacancy you are confirming your agreement to the above in the event you are successfully appointed.

The DBS Code of Practice can be accessedhere .

Please ensure that you read the Person Specification attached below as your application will be judged against this.

Please note that every effort will be made to keep the vacancy live until published closing date, though there may be instances where such interest is generated, that for administrative reasons the post may close earlier.

Please note that in line with national NHS guidelines this Trust operates a strict non-smoking policy. Members of staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust premises or grounds at any time nor take breaks during working hours for the purposes of smoking.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Kay Dalton Job title Community Therapy and Nursing Matron Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01253 3955512 Additional information 01253 300000 ask for Blackpool Stadium NHS