Deputy Lead Nurse Bedford Borough

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced and passionate nurse looking to make a difference in the community? We are excited to offer Deputy Lead Nurse, Community Health Services, Bedford Borough This is a job share opportunity to work opposite the current deputy lead nurse who is reducing her hours in July 2025.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, we want to hear from you!

Position: Community Deputy Lead Nurse, 0.5 wte (job share)Location: Bedford Borough Locality, based between Twinwoods, Clapham and Steppingley Hospital siteWorking Hours: 0.5 wte (18.75 hours per week)Band 8b

About the Role:

As the Community Deputy Lead Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing leadership for the operational delivery of community-based healthcare, leading a team of dedicated nurses, and working closely with local healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standard of care for patients. Your leadership and clinical expertise will be key to driving patient outcomes, supporting the teams development, and enhancing service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Community Health Services, Associate Director for Bedford Borough in the leadership, management and coordination of community nursing services, and deputising for the deputy therapy lead when required
• Build strong relationships with local healthcare providers, community organisations, and stakeholders to ensure integrated care delivery.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to a team of nurses, ensuring they are motivated and equipped to deliver excellent patient care

• Act as an escalation point of contact for patients and families, providing guidance and support as required
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Help maintain and improve clinical standards, ensuring that patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care

You will need to have:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a current NMC registration
• Significant experience in a community or similar healthcare setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• A genuine commitment to improving patient care within the community
• Proven experience in community nursing or in a similar healthcare management role.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent experience
• oRegistered Nurse, Currently Registered with the NMC

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of managing at least one Community Service i.e. specialist Nursing service Primary care at Home team services Lead/Head of Service, ideally across more than one community discipline and in more than one setting i.e. acute and community /Local authority services
• Experience of working at a senior level, and in conjunction with external stakeholders e.g. partners in primary care and local commissioners
• Experience of budget management and CIP delivery

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Significant clinical knowledge and understanding in own area
• Ability to write clear and concise reports for discussion at senior level

Other

Essential

• Ability to analyse data and interpret significance of data and apply this to service development across all disciplines
• Ability to drive across county when required (hold a driving license) and access to a car

Desirable

• Ability to navigate difficult situations and find an outcome even when this isn't obvious

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods

Milton Road

Clapham

MK41 6AT

Employer's website

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