Clinical Team Lead

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated leader to join our Community Nursing Service as a Team Lead.

As part of our evolving Neighbourhood Team model, you will play a pivotal role in leading multidisciplinary community teams to deliver high-quality, safe and effective care to patients in their own homes and local communities. You will provide visible leadership, operational oversight and professional support to a diverse workforce, ensuring services are responsive, person-centred and aligned to organisational priorities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about developing people, driving service improvement and supporting teams through change. Working closely with clinical and operational colleagues, you will help shape the future of community services while maintaining a strong focus on quality, performance, staff wellbeing and patient experience.

If you are an inclusive and compassionate leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering outstanding community care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
The Team Lead will provide visible operational and professional leadership to nursing teams working within community settings, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care.

Main responsibilities include;

• Providing visible leadership and support to staff, creating a positive team culture that promotes wellbeing, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Managing workforce performance, recruitment, attendance, supervision and professional development.
• Overseeing the day-to-day delivery of services, ensuring resources are effectively deployed to meet patient and service needs.
• Working collaboratively with clinical, operational and multidisciplinary colleagues to coordinate care and improve outcomes for patients.
• Monitoring quality, performance and patient experience, taking action to address risks, concerns and opportunities for improvement.
• Leading and supporting service developments, quality improvement initiatives and organisational change programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with professional, organisational and regulatory standards, maintaining a strong focus on patient safety and governance.

About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

Details
Date posted: 20 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 376-PHN-0298-A
Job locations: TBC, TBC, Doncaster, DN4 8QN, United Kingdom

Job description
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Current NMC registration
• RGN
• Mentorship Qualification
• Educated to degree level or evidence of able to work at this level

Desirable

• Qualification in District Nursing or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Experience of Leadership
• Experience of working in service development

Knowledge
Essential

• Appropriate demonstrable experience as a caseload holder
• Innovative and dynamic

Skills
Essential

• Excellent written skills
• Excellent communication skills, being tactful and diplomatic
• Ability to manage under pressure
• Motivated, self reliant and approachable
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

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: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address: TBC, TBC, Doncaster, DN4 8QN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Manager
jo smith
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