District Nurse Clinical Lead

Job summary
A key clinical leadership role, leading and managing across three District Nursing teams, alongside the operational line manager. Clinical responsibility for nursing staff, reporting to the Locality Manager, identifying and responding to both short- and long-term developments and demands, and providing an interface between the District Nursing service, Hub and the Primary Care network, developing strong relationships and attending relevant forums to represent the service.

The post holder will work as part of a close team who provide leadership support to teams within the East Dorset area and be part of a network of peers across Dorset.

The hours will be full-time at 37.5 per week but may be scheduled over an 8am-6pm and may include weekends.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Main duties of the job
Responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality person-centred services with a focus on integrated care which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity.

Day-to-day clinical management and leadership of clinical teams, Specialist Practitioners and other staff in the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder would be required to hold the District Nursing Specialist Practice Qualification.

To act as a champion for clinical standards and for continuous improvement in the service user experience.

To ensure the delivery of up-to-date evidence-based practice.

Contribute to the planning and design of services in line with Trust, locality, and government objectives to meet the needs of local people.

Clinical leadership and management of District Nursing teams within East Dorset.

Involvement in Service developments

Working as part of a leadership team

About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you will be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

• Registered Nurse to degree level supplemented by Specialist Practice Qualification (DN SPQ) plus working towards MA / MSc or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
• Evidence of recent evidence based professional development in an up to date portfolio
• Experience as a registered practitioner at Band 6 level
• Previous clinical people management experience
• Demonstrates specialist expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact
Locality Manager, Brad Rootes, brad.rootes@nhs.net, 07770808520

Date posted: 21 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year p.a.
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 04 November 2026

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