North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Team Lead Specialist Services *Internal Applicants*

The closing date is 19 April 2026

Job summary

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY

We have an exciting vacancy within our team working across specialist Services within the Community Collaborative.

As a Team Lead in the Community Collaborative, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the specialist services. Within specialist services there are teams such as Diabetes, Rheumatology, Acquired Brain Injury, Community Dental. This exciting position requires a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at supporting teams with projects and bespoke items of work to drive innovation and collaboration.

As a team lead, you will play a pivotal role in co-ordinating and optimizing the delivery of healthcare services, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs. Your expertise and guidance will empower team members to excel in their roles, promoting a collaborative and supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development.

Subject to further approval this may be made permanent at a later date.

Main duties of the job

You will support other Leads including Service Managers and Deputy Service Managers in the implementation of bespoke projects or team improvements. You will become part of the senior leadership team for the ICCs supporting in the management and leadership of Specialist Services.

  • Hold delegated responsibility for key areas of service delivery, for example, operational and performance management in relation to constitutional standard waiting times and achieving financial balance.
  • Actively support the achievement of objectives within both corporate and Collaborative agenda
  • Participate in any shift system which is associated with this role outside of normal working hours, in order to fulfil the requirements of the base service and also the wider Trust. These arrangements may vary from time to time depending upon Trust requirements in the best interests in service delivery.
  • At times Portfolios will change depending upon Trust requirements in the best interests in service delivery
  • The post holder will be expected to work across multiple sites

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-7871300

Job locations

Capital Building, Hilltop Heights

London Road

Carlisle

CA1 2NS


Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information(Please ask recruiting manager and delete if not appropriate) This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

******** To include Band specific / Care certificate wordings here********

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information(Please ask recruiting manager and delete if not appropriate) This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

******** To include Band specific / Care certificate wordings here********

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree, Management diploma or equivalent experience
  • Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent
  • Register health professional

Experience

Essential

  • Implementation of national policy
  • Staff management
  • Managing a budget
  • Management of change

Desirable

  • Acute / Community hospital experience
  • Risk management
  • Service development
  • Policy development
  • Business case development
  • Project management

Knowledge

Essential

  • Current NHS performance agenda
  • Evidence based practice
  • Modernisation and change techniques
  • Continuing professional development with portfolio

Desirable

  • Clinical governance
  • Risk management

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Excellent analytical skills with ability to grasp detail
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
  • Ability to effectively resolve conflict
  • Innovative and creative in producing future service developments
  • Ability to deal with HR issues
  • Leadership skills
  • Effective decision-making skills
  • Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
  • Able to use initiative appropriately

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Able to participate in shift operational rota 7 days per week
  • Able to travel between sites.
  • Post-holder will be expected to work across multiple sites

Desirable

  • Driving licence
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree, Management diploma or equivalent experience
  • Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent
  • Register health professional

Experience

Essential

  • Implementation of national policy
  • Staff management
  • Managing a budget
  • Management of change

Desirable

  • Acute / Community hospital experience
  • Risk management
  • Service development
  • Policy development
  • Business case development
  • Project management

Knowledge

Essential

  • Current NHS performance agenda
  • Evidence based practice
  • Modernisation and change techniques
  • Continuing professional development with portfolio

Desirable

  • Clinical governance
  • Risk management

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Excellent analytical skills with ability to grasp detail
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
  • Ability to effectively resolve conflict
  • Innovative and creative in producing future service developments
  • Ability to deal with HR issues
  • Leadership skills
  • Effective decision-making skills
  • Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
  • Able to use initiative appropriately

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Able to participate in shift operational rota 7 days per week
  • Able to travel between sites.
  • Post-holder will be expected to work across multiple sites

Desirable

  • Driving licence

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Capital Building, Hilltop Heights

London Road

Carlisle

CA1 2NS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Capital Building, Hilltop Heights

London Road

Carlisle

CA1 2NS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager Specialist Services

Jo Wills

joanne.wills@ncic.nhs.uk

07811714268

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-7871300

Job locations

Capital Building, Hilltop Heights

London Road

Carlisle

CA1 2NS


Supporting documents

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