Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Team Leader District Nursing

The closing date is 25 March 2026

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader to join our Community Nursing Service in South Shore to cover maternity leave

We are looking for an experienced community nurse who has a real enthusiasm for caring for patients in their own homes in the band seven team leader role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced community nurse who has a real enthusiasm for caring for patients in their own homes in the band seven team leader role.

You will be required to lead a team of Community Nurses and manage the day to day, on-going delivery and development of the team.

The applicant will support the leadership of the service within the structure and will provide a service that is responsive, high quality, supporting practice delivery and continually improving standards within the Clinical Governance agenda.You will work with clinical and professional leads to implement best practice and ensure the maximum utilisation of resources to benefit our patients. You will be a role model for junior staff, you will be responsible for moving the team into new models of care working with colleagues within your neighbourhood.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Details

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

382-FICC29-26

Job locations

South Shore District Nurse's

South Shore Primary Care Centre

Blackpool

FY41TJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:The post holder will be responsible for managing the deployment and supervision of an integratedteam within a defined clinical area/geographical community.Responsibility for the leadership and management of the day-to-day delivery of services includingmanaging issues relating to HR, performance management, compliance with Care QualityCommission Standards and delivery of service key performance indicators.Working under the direction of the Community Therapy and Nursing Matrons and with colleaguesand key stakeholders to ensure the delivery of a coordinated, multidisciplinary and multi-agencyservice. This includes planning, delivering, evaluation and development of the services for whichthey are responsible.Monitoring and analysing performance data against agreed targets for the team.Developing and agreeing action plans to address performance issues.Managing a defined clinical caseload if appropriate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:The post holder will be responsible for managing the deployment and supervision of an integratedteam within a defined clinical area/geographical community.Responsibility for the leadership and management of the day-to-day delivery of services includingmanaging issues relating to HR, performance management, compliance with Care QualityCommission Standards and delivery of service key performance indicators.Working under the direction of the Community Therapy and Nursing Matrons and with colleaguesand key stakeholders to ensure the delivery of a coordinated, multidisciplinary and multi-agencyservice. This includes planning, delivering, evaluation and development of the services for whichthey are responsible.Monitoring and analysing performance data against agreed targets for the team.Developing and agreeing action plans to address performance issues.Managing a defined clinical caseload if appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent
  • Training and experience in clinical management
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • State registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
  • 2 years experience at Band 6 in the community

Desirable

  • Community Specialist Practitioner qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience managing people
  • Experience managing change
  • Problem solving
  • Multidisciplinary/ Multi-agency working

Desirable

  • Leading a team
  • Involvement in handling complaints
  • Facilitating meetings/ groups
  • Experience of HR processes e.g. recruitment, absence management and staff management

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Leadership skills
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Able to manage through influence/ negotiation
  • Able to overcome barriers to acceptance through interpersonal and communication skills
  • Report writing skills
  • Competent with Microsoft Office and data collection systems
  • Ability to interpret and present data
  • Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative
  • Organisational skills- time management, meeting deadlines, planning, monitoring/ evaluation
  • Ability to manage resources effectively
  • Knowledge of Appraisal
  • Relevant NHS and local authority policies/ agendas
  • Awareness of clinical governance and standards for better health
  • Awareness of the wider context of health service delivery
  • Understanding of relevant national service frameworks and their implications on provider services
  • An understanding of the strategic vision of the Trust
  • Ability to travel within the Trust geographical area

Desirable

  • Presentation skills
  • Understanding of independent sector organizations
  • Financial awareness
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent
  • Training and experience in clinical management
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • State registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
  • 2 years experience at Band 6 in the community

Desirable

  • Community Specialist Practitioner qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience managing people
  • Experience managing change
  • Problem solving
  • Multidisciplinary/ Multi-agency working

Desirable

  • Leading a team
  • Involvement in handling complaints
  • Facilitating meetings/ groups
  • Experience of HR processes e.g. recruitment, absence management and staff management

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Leadership skills
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Able to manage through influence/ negotiation
  • Able to overcome barriers to acceptance through interpersonal and communication skills
  • Report writing skills
  • Competent with Microsoft Office and data collection systems
  • Ability to interpret and present data
  • Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative
  • Organisational skills- time management, meeting deadlines, planning, monitoring/ evaluation
  • Ability to manage resources effectively
  • Knowledge of Appraisal
  • Relevant NHS and local authority policies/ agendas
  • Awareness of clinical governance and standards for better health
  • Awareness of the wider context of health service delivery
  • Understanding of relevant national service frameworks and their implications on provider services
  • An understanding of the strategic vision of the Trust
  • Ability to travel within the Trust geographical area

Desirable

  • Presentation skills
  • Understanding of independent sector organizations
  • Financial awareness

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Shore District Nurse's

South Shore Primary Care Centre

Blackpool

FY41TJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Shore District Nurse's

South Shore Primary Care Centre

Blackpool

FY41TJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Kimberley Blythe/Stacey Pownall

kimberley.blythe@nhs.net

01253951604

Details

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

382-FICC29-26

Job locations

South Shore District Nurse's

South Shore Primary Care Centre

Blackpool

FY41TJ


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