Team Lead Community Nurse

NHS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare provider in Maidstone is seeking a Team Lead Nurse to manage a compassionate team. The ideal candidate will have a Level 6 Degree or equivalent nursing qualification and experience in complex caseload management. This role emphasizes community-based care, aiming to provide holistic support for patients. Competitive salary between £38,682 and £46,580 annually, with opportunities for professional growth. A driving licence is required for patient visits.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing complex caseloads and supporting/mentoring others.
• Prior knowledge of developments within the NHS.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of nurses in a community setting.
• Promote self-management in patients.
• Ensure compassionate and collaborative patient care.

Skills

Sound communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Ability to use IT systems

Education

Level 6 Degree or equivalent

Registered health care professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Job description

Job summary

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.

We're recruiting now for compassionate nurses who want time with their patients. Time to treat the whole person, not just the condition. Time to focus on what they want to achieve and how we can help them to get there.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Team Lead to join our caring and progressive team. As an organisation we support the NHS graduate guarantee and this would be an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified nurse.

Our hospitals are nurse-led and focus on holistic rehabilitation and therapy for people who need extra help to get home, or who are nearing the end of their life.

It's a relaxed atmosphere, but it's never a breeze – you'll need to think on your feet and be confident in making independent clinical decisions on behalf of the patients in your care.

Main duties of the job

We're looking for experienced and dedicated nurses with relevant clinical skills and who are ready to embrace the unique challenges and rewards of community nursing.

Candidates wanting to move to a community setting with advanced clinical skills or expertise will be considered. The Trust is keen to support development and therefore, candidates without the specialist District Nurse qualification or having a recognised advanced clinical skills/module will be considered for trainee posts.

Using the named nurse model, we want to allow nurses to spend more time with patients, promoting self‑management where possible, and improving patient lives.

You'll need to have a full UK driving licence and drive your own car, but you can claim mileage costs and access the NHS car lease provision after your probationary period.

Together we can empower you to really make a difference to patients' lives. The very different world we are living in at the moment has given us the opportunity to rethink how we provide our services here at the Trust.

About us

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values – compassionate, aspirational, responsive, excellent.

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission.

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit us both.

Qualifications, training and experience

• You will have a Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification, or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience plus a diploma in nursing.
• You’ll need to have experience of managing complex caseloads and supporting/ mentoring others.
• You will be a registered health care professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Knowledge and skills

• You’ll need sound communication skills in order to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing.
• You will need to have a customer‑focussed approach which is essential to:
  • Provide patients, clients and their families with the best possible experience.
  • Represent the Trust when talking to and working with patients, colleagues and visitors.
  • Work together with colleagues and other teams across the Trust.
• You will need to be able to use IT systems and databases.
• Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage as well as an understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance.

Working environment

• A full, valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role. Should you require workplace adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to supporting you to meet the mobility requirements of the role wherever possible.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Coxheath Clinic, Coxheath, ME17 4AH

Employer's website

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk

Location

Coxheath Clinic, Coxheath, ME17 4AH

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata, per annum

Band

Band 6

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Date posted

15 December 2025

Reference number

846-7670530-CF

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