Team Lead Community Nurse

NHS; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS as a Band 6 Community Nurse in Tunbridge Wells, where you can make a significant impact on patients' lives. This role involves managing a caseload, supporting team leadership, and fostering patient self-management within a flexible working environment. Applicants need to be registered healthcare professionals and are encouraged to bring their advanced clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Registered health care professional with NMC registration.
• Experience in managing complex caseloads.
• Specialist qualifications in district nursing or relevant advanced skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support patients in a community setting.
• Provide clinical leadership to nursing staff.
• Promote self-management and improve patient lives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient management

Communication

Patient care

Education

Health related degree

NMC registration

Job description

Job summary

Make a Real Difference as a Band 6 Community Nurse in Tunbridge Wells!

Are you an experienced nurse looking for a rewarding role where you can truly impact patients' lives and empower them to thrive in their own homes?

We're seeking passionate and skilled Band 6 Community Nurses to join our dynamic teams at Abbey Court in Tunbridge Wells.

Our service operates 7 days a week from 8 am - 6 pm. These extended working hours allows more flexible working for anyone looking for more flexible hours. Weekend working is generally on a 1:4 ratio with dedicated days off during the week to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

There are two teams supporting patients registered with GP practices working in Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas supporting the Tunbridge Wells Primary Care network.Each team has two senior nurses who to take responsibility for a defined geographical area, who provide clinical leadership to their Band5, Band 4 and Band 3 staff. The team work together to manage caseload patients delivering a high-quality service.

Main duties of the job

We're looking for experienced and dedicated nurses with relevant clinical skills and who is 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. KCHFT 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 don't worry - 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 KCHFT.

KCHFT 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. If you're interested in moving to a community setting, please still apply or get in touch as we are happy to support you into achieving your SPDN qualification.

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 suits us both

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Details Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

846-6714472-CF-E

Job locations

Abbey Court

Tunbridge Wells

TN4 9TF

Job description Job responsibilities

As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Job description Job responsibilities

As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered health care professional (NMC registration).
• Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6.
• Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples specialist practitioner district nursing, non-medical prescribing; mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise).

Desirable

• PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education.
• Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study.
• Working towards Master level study.

Experience Essential

• Significant experience in area of practice.
• Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads.
• Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience.

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing teams.
• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ RIO).

Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services.
• Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.

Skills and abilities Essential

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post.
• Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills.

Personal attributes Essential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
• Ability to manage and lead change.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

Ability to manage Essential

• Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner.
• Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered health care professional (NMC registration).
• Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6.
• Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples specialist practitioner district nursing, non-medical prescribing; mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise).

Desirable

• PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education.
• Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study.
• Working towards Master level study.

Experience Essential

• Significant experience in area of practice.
• Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads.
• Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience.

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing teams.
• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ RIO).

Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services.
• Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.

Skills and abilities Essential

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post.
• Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills.

Personal attributes Essential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
• Ability to manage and lead change.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

Ability to manage Essential

• Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner.
• Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures

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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Abbey Court

Tunbridge Wells

TN4 9TF

Employer's website

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Abbey Court

Tunbridge Wells

TN4 9TF

Employer's website

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)