Team leader

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newsham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career pathways

Personalised development support

Flexible working arrangements

Mental health support

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Community Nursing Team Leader to oversee home-based care, prioritise patient safety, and coordinate care across home, care homes and community settings.

The role requires NMC registration, a full UK or EU driving licence, and experience managing complex caseloads. Expect 7.5-hour shifts with alternate late shifts and weekends within integrated neighbourhood teams.

Qualifications

• Level 6 degree or equivalent, or equivalent knowledge from experience plus a diploma in nursing.
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Experience in managing complex caseloads and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Use clinical judgement to support evidence-based care planning for people at home, in care homes and other settings.
• Keep people safe and well at home.
• Provide a good experience of services for people using the care.
• Work in integrated neighbourhood teams delivering joined-up care with GPs, mental health professionals, social workers and voluntary services.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Mentoring

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Level 6 degree or nursing diploma

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Community nursing team leader post with Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, advertised at Band 6. The core work is keeping people safe and well at home, using clinical judgement to plan evidence-based care in people's own homes, care homes and other settings. The team serves a diverse population with complex needs, on a 7.5-hour pattern with alternate late shifts and weekends. Applicants need NMC registration and a full UK or EU-issued driving licence.

What the job involves

• Use clinical judgement to support evidence-based care planning for people at home, in care homes and in other settings
• Keep people safe and well at home
• Make sure people who use the service have a good experience
• Work in integrated neighbourhood teams, delivering joined-up care with GPs, mental health professionals, social workers and voluntary services

Qualifications

• Level 6 degree or equivalent, or equivalent knowledge from experience plus a diploma in nursing

Registration & licences

• Registered health care professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Experience

• Experience of managing complex caseloads and supporting or mentoring others

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to use IT systems and databases
• Understanding of when to signpost clients and families to other services to support behaviour change and better health
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical practice, evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks
• Understanding of the role and remit of a health care worker

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence, or full licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country)
• Ability to travel independently

Nice to have

• Awareness of developments within the NHS
• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance

What’s offered

• Career pathways
• Apprenticeships
• Personalised development support
• Mental health support
• Improved flexible working arrangements
• Support for flexible working conversations