This Band 7 team lead post sits within Procare Community Services' community nursing service, covering the Guildford and Waverley localities. The role leads and supports a community nursing team, managing staffing, off-duty, investigations and Datix reports while driving service improvement. Roughly 40% of the time is clinical practice and 60% management, with availability Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm. Procare cannot sponsor visas, so candidates must already hold independent right to work.
What the job involves
- Provide operational support across Guildford and Waverley Community Nursing, working with District Nurses and Clinical Leads
- Manage staffing, including return to work, sickness, formal reviews and appraisals
- Manage off-duty for Guildford and Waverley Community Nursing
- Lead on Datix and investigations delegated from the Clinical Lead
- Provide visible managerial leadership to the community nursing team and support staff development
- Ensure patient safety and clinical effectiveness, giving evidence-based clinical advice to staff in the locality
- Deliver clinical practice for up to 40% of the role
- Coordinate patient care and manage incidents
- Contribute to clinical governance and service improvement
- Create a positive team culture where staff feel valued and supported
What's required
Qualifications
- Registered Level 1 nurse
- Assessor, NMC supervisor or mentorship qualification
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration
Experience
- Experience of managing people, including appraisals, investigations, formal and informal reviews
- Experience of supporting staff through HR processes
Skills & knowledge
- Broad range of community nursing clinical skills, including compression bandaging, dopplers, venepuncture, male and suprapubic catheters, syringe drivers and palliative care symptom management
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence, where required for the post
- Independent right to work, as the employer cannot sponsor visas
Nice to have
- Completion of DN SPQ
- Clinical supervisor qualification
- Experience of undertaking audits, presenting feedback and owning action plans
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Operational Team Leader – Community Nursing Service employer: Procare Community Services
Procare Community Services is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. Located in Guildford, our team enjoys a collaborative environment where leadership skills are nurtured, and opportunities for growth within community nursing are abundant. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients while benefiting from a flexible work-life balance and a commitment to high-quality care.
Contact Details:
Procare Community Services Recruitment Team
