District Nurse Clinical Lead (Band 7) – Community Nursing Services
Permanent – 37.5 hours per week. Vacancy: Seaford Locality.
Are you a District Nurse with the Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) looking for the opportunity to develop your career? Do you want to be part of an innovative team that is remodelling its adult community nursing services to ensure they are fit for the future? If you are, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and enthusiastic Clinical Lead Nurse to join our District Nursing Service.
About the role
We are looking for a District Nurse who holds a Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification with significant Community Nursing experience to lead a Primary Care Network (PCN) aligned Locality team. The post holder will need to demonstrate a comprehensive specialist knowledge base and promote excellence in nursing practice in a dynamic healthcare environment. They will be responsible for the development and delivery of a 7‑day consistently high‑quality, safe and sustainable, cost‑efficient service operating 08:00 to 18:00.
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership and line management for a Community Nursing team, working collaboratively with operational leads.
* Assess new and complex patients in their homes, plan and evaluate care, and deliver the Enhanced Health in Care Homes Framework in line with local objectives.
* Lead continuous quality improvement, support clinical governance, and manage caseload processes within the team.
* Help patients and carers achieve optimal independence using best practice and adhering to national and Trust guidelines.
Qualifications
Required:
* District Nurse qualification.
* Community Specialist Practitioner (SPQ) qualification.
* Significant experience in community nursing.
* Ability to travel independently, carrying equipment and car sharing as required.
Benefits
* Staff development through internal Occupational Health and access to free psychological support via the confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
* Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme and auto‑enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service.
* Access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants, and accommodation.
* Onsite parking available from only £50 a year.
* Opportunity to lease a brand new vehicle through NHS Fleet solutions via salary sacrifice.
* Support and opportunities for career growth, with a positive, compassionate, and resilient team culture.
This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Nov 2025.
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