Team Lead Community Nurse

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a Band 6 Community Nurse to provide clinical leadership and manage patient care. The role emphasizes making a real difference in patients' lives with flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates should have a health-related degree, relevant experience, and a valid UK driving license.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Mileage reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered health care professional with NMC registration.
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate development at Level 6.
• Significant experience in areas of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to junior staff.
• Manage a defined geographic area of patient care.
• Promote self-management among patients.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Team Leadership

Time Management

Negotiation

Education

Health related degree

Registered health care professional (NMC registration)

Management or supervisory qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

E-Pay/E-roster

Job description

Team Lead Community Nurse

Closing date: 30 November 2025

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 allow 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.

Two teams support patients registered with GP practices in Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas and work with the Tunbridge Wells Primary Care network. Each team has two senior nurses who take responsibility for a defined geographical area and provide clinical leadership to their Band 5, Band 4 and Band 3 staff. The team works together to manage caseload patients and deliver a high‑quality service.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for experienced and dedicated nurses with relevant clinical skills 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. KCHFT is keen to support development and therefore, candidates without the specialist District Nurse qualification or having a recognised advanced clinical skill/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 KCHFT.

About us

Rated "outstanding" by the CQC, we’re dedicated to 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 and excellent.

We believe a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves on 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 is not visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except where you elect to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme for disability.

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 best suits both you and our patients. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that does not sacrifice personal or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that suits us both.

See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways.

Job responsibilities

As a community trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. If you cannot drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [e-mail] with the vacancy reference number so we can support you.

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.

To maximise your chance of being shortlisted, apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest.

We strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non‑clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated to help ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and patients.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #come to community.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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 (e.g., specialist practitioner district nursing, non‑medical prescribing; mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise).
• PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education.
• Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study.
• Working towards Master level study.

Experience

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

• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to the 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

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise 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

• 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

• 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 therefore, a submission for disclosure must be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust