Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and clinically experienced senior nurse who can demonstrate sound clinical skills and leadership acumen to effectively manage and lead our diverse group of staff group. The post holder will be required to be flexible and work across the Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark as needed.
You must have experience in community nursing and in staff management.
This role combines clinical care with leadership and management and is ideal for anyone wanting to climb the professional ladder without losing clinical skills. The role is key to providing assurance of safe standards of practice within our service.
This is an exciting time to join our teams as we work within the Neighbourhood Nursing model. You will be working within an experienced and dynamic team and will be well supported in your role and professional growth.
The successful applicant will be able to take a management coaching approach to support the teams. You will be required to demonstrate clinical expertise, including complex patient management. You will be trained, supported and given opportunities to develop in your career.
- Advert closing date: 10th August 2025 at Midnight
- Interview date: 22nd August 2025
*This is secondment opportunity to cover staff going on secondment for 9 months. Candidates must obtain approval from their current line manager before applying for the role.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the day to day operational management and clinical leadership of their area of responsibility.
You will also be responsible for the assessment, delivery and evaluation of care provided to patients, ensuring all referrals are assessed by a senior nurse and that care is planned and delivered holistically.
You will undertake advanced nursing assessment and interventions, prescribing, care and treatment including anticipatory care, complex case management and promoting health and self-management for patients.
Through strong clinical leadership, you will supervise and support the Neighbourhood Nursing team to promote excellence in clinical care, ensuring all patients are treated with compassion, dignity and respect.
You will promote best practices in the safe delivery of clinical care in patients' homes and the highest standards in the prevention and control of infection.
You will inspire patient and public confidence by ensuring that the patient experience is of highest quality.
You will also establish effective relationships with local GP's and other key stakeholders.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
You will have the opportunity to further develop and enhance your skills with the support and training available by working alongside experienced nurses and specialists. We have a supportive culture to encourage each other to strive to be the best within our daily practice. Our feedback as a team reflects this.
Working with us you will have access to numerous benefits:
- Mobile devices for personal protection whilst in practice, allowing you to work more flexibly.
- Opportunity to apply for training and mentorship programs on all grades of nursing staff.
- Access to our partners e.g. Kings College London for Masters level education opportunities.
- Financial, health and wellbeing support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for a comprehensive overview of the role, including required skills, experience, and specific responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for a comprehensive overview of the role, including required skills, experience, and specific responsibilities.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Well developed patient assessment skills and an expert clinician
- Ability to provide evidence-based care and decision making responsive to the needs of patients
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner and to make sound clinical judgements and decisions
- Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others
- Experience and ability to communicate effectively with a variety of partners and stakeholders verbally, in writing and electronically.
- Able to manage staff, conflict and difficult situations and to challenge and support others appropriately to positive results
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working at a band 6 nurse level in a role with staff management experience
- Experience of successfully leading change management
- Experience of and ability to identify the development needs of others and give effective feedback
- Experience of and ability to teach and assess students and those post qualification
- Experience of clinical audit, benchmarking and evaluation of services
Desirable
- Experience as a clinical supervisor
- Experience of working in or with primary and community care
Knowledge
Essential
- RN (General Adult) Education to 1st degree level or equivalent.
- Evidence of post registration education relating to the care of older people and long term conditions
- Teaching certificate (e.g. ENB 998/997) or equivalent mentorship training
- Short courses on various aspects of staff management
Desirable
- Relevant Specialist Practice Qualification
- Advanced assessment skills
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
- Registered Nurse Prescriber
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Well developed patient assessment skills and an expert clinician
- Ability to provide evidence-based care and decision making responsive to the needs of patients
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner and to make sound clinical judgements and decisions
- Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others
- Experience and ability to communicate effectively with a variety of partners and stakeholders verbally, in writing and electronically.
- Able to manage staff, conflict and difficult situations and to challenge and support others appropriately to positive results
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working at a band 6 nurse level in a role with staff management experience
- Experience of successfully leading change management
- Experience of and ability to identify the development needs of others and give effective feedback
- Experience of and ability to teach and assess students and those post qualification
- Experience of clinical audit, benchmarking and evaluation of services
Desirable
- Experience as a clinical supervisor
- Experience of working in or with primary and community care
Knowledge
Essential
- RN (General Adult) Education to 1st degree level or equivalent.
- Evidence of post registration education relating to the care of older people and long term conditions
- Teaching certificate (e.g. ENB 998/997) or equivalent mentorship training
- Short courses on various aspects of staff management
Desirable
- Relevant Specialist Practice Qualification
- Advanced assessment skills
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
- Registered Nurse Prescriber
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.
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.
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).
