Team Lead - Rapid Response - Urgent Community Response Service

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Milnrow is seeking a full-time Band 7 Team Lead to inspire a multidisciplinary team supporting residents of Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale. The role involves managing staff and driving the Hospital@Home service with a strong focus on person-centred care. Candidates should have experience in community teams and a passion for leadership. This position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working options

Continued personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a community team.
• A passion for innovative, person-centred care.
• The drive to lead and inspire others in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff, roster sustainability, and recruitment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Shape high-quality, patient-centred services.

Skills

Community team experience

Person-centred care

Leadership in fast-paced settings

Job description

Position Summary

As a full‑time Band 7 Team Lead at Rochdale Infirmary you will lead a multidisciplinary team supporting residents of Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale (HMR). You will inspire advanced practitioners, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists and community nurses to deliver person‑centred care and drive the Hospital@Home service.

Key Responsibilities

You will manage staff, roster sustainability, recruitment and learner supervision, monitor sickness absence, annual leave and training compliance, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including NWAS, GPs, pharmacy and the Neighbourhood Team—to shape high‑quality, patient‑centred services aligned with trust goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience within a community team
• A passion for innovative, person‑centred care
• The drive to lead and inspire others in a fast‑paced setting

Benefits & Working Life

We offer a supportive, collaborative working environment, regular supervision, competency training and performance reviews, opportunities for continued personal development and career growth, flexible working options and a competitive benefits package including a generous annual leave allowance.

EEO Statement

Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities and beliefs. We are a Disability Confident Employer and provide guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants where essential role requirements have been met.