District Nurse Team Lead

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. NELFT North East London Foundation Trust District Nurse Team Lead The closing date is 19 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you looking for a fresh challenge, are you committed to the delivery of high quality patient care and keen to be part of a team where your ideas and opinions are valued then look no further. NELFT are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Nurses to complement our skill mix within the CHCS across Havering. The Community Nurse will support the provision of holistic health care, as delegated within the agreed level of competency, to patients and families/carers in their own homes, including residential care homes, and in nurse-led clinics. Main duties of the job Job Overview We are looking for an experienced and motivated Band 7 District Nurse Team Leader, to join our Community Nursing Team in Romford Clinic. As a band 7 district nurse team leader you will manage a community nursing team and hold accountability for a complex patient caseload. You will provide clinical leadership, co-ordinate multidisciplinary care and act as a specialist resource for patients in their own homes. About us NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. Details Date posted 06 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number RCX-3HL-002224 Job locations Romford Clinic Romford Essex RM1 3BS United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties Clinical Responsibilities Manage day to day operations and workflows of the community nursing teams. Conduct line management, staff appraisals, clinical supervisions and sickness absence management. Delegate tasks appropriately to nurses, nurse associates and health care assistants Be accountable for a specialised, highly complex caseload Participate in clinical audits, complete timely audits for service, ensure medical devices are serviced, logged in and out. Track any misplaced equipment. Undertake holistic assessments of patients with complex health needs in community settings Plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring safe and effective clinical practice Deliver a range of nursing interventions including wound care, long-term condition management, and end-of-life care Support hospital discharge and admission avoidance pathways Caseload & Care Coordination Manage and prioritise a defined caseload, ensuring high standards of care delivery Act as a key worker, coordinating care across health and social care services Monitor and review care plans, adapting interventions as required Leadership & Team Support Contribute to daily team coordination and workload allocation Support the Team Leader in service delivery and development Multidisciplinary Working Work closely with GPs, therapists, social services, and other agencies Participate in integrated team meetings and