Lead Nurse AHP Community

Lead Nurse/AHP - Community: FTC or Secondment (12 months)

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Divisional Nurse/AHP Director by providing professional leadership to nursing/AHP staff at all levels.

The post holder will work with the DN/AHPD to achieve the strategic objectives across the division relating to nursing and AHP quality of care delivered.

The post holder will ensure that nursing/AHP care is delivered to a high standard and that the nursing/AHP resource is effectively managed in all areas of the division.

The post holder will deputise for the Divisional Nurse/AHP Director as required.The post holder will champion the Trust's nursing/AHP strategy and uphold the values and standards of the nursing/AHP profession.

The post holder will take direct responsibility of the Community services including day to day operational delivery of District Nursing Service.

Main duties of the job

Provide professional and operational leadership across the Division, supporting the Divisional Nurse/AHP Director to deliver safe, high-quality care and achieve divisional objectives. Act as a visible role model for nurses and AHPs, promoting Trust values and professional standards.

Lead service improvement and transformation initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, experience and quality of care. Provide expert advice and support on nursing and AHP matters, promoting professional development and a culture of continuous improvement.

Work in partnership with the Divisional Nurse/AHP Director, Deputy Chief Nurse and Chief AHP to strengthen professional leadership, improve patient safety, clinical effectiveness and patient experience. Lead on safe staffing, workforce planning and workforce optimisation across the Division.

Provide direct line management and professional leadership for District Nursing Services, ensuring high standards of performance, governance and service delivery. Represent the Division at internal and external meetings as required.

Champion excellent patient experience, infection prevention and control, safe and effective care, and the delivery of compassionate, dignified services. Support the development of a skilled and engaged workforce and contribute to Trust-wide priorities and initiatives.

Participate in the Senior Professional Cover/On-Call Rota and undertake wider leadership responsibilities as required.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year

per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-NAM8BWC-10-26

Job locations

Various community sites

Stockport

SK27JE

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

Person Specification

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Significant nursing/AHP management experience
• Experience of working in Community Setting
• Experience of working with strategic partners and key stakeholders including specialty networks.
• Knowledge of managing budget/finance
• Understanding of current NHS and national Policies and Agendas

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/AHP
• Master's degree or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills

Essential

• Effective interpersonal skills, including developing successful working relationships and handling difficult situations
• Excellent leadership skills
• Experience of leading and managing change
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to use analytical and judgement skills
• Good IT skills

Person Specification

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Significant nursing/AHP management experience
• Experience of working in Community Setting
• Experience of working with strategic partners and key stakeholders including specialty networks.
• Knowledge of managing budget/finance
• Understanding of current NHS and national Policies and Agendas

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/AHP
• Master's degree or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills

Essential

• Effective interpersonal skills, including developing successful working relationships and handling difficult situations
• Excellent leadership skills
• Experience of leading and managing change
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to use analytical and judgement skills
• Good IT skills

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 .

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.

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various community sites

Stockport

SK27JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various community sites

Stockport

SK27JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Significant nursing/AHP management experience
• Experience of working in Community Setting
• Experience of working with strategic partners and key stakeholders including specialty networks.
• Knowledge of managing budget/finance
• Understanding of current NHS and national Policies and Agendas

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/AHP
• Master's degree or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills

Essential

• Effective interpersonal skills, including developing successful working relationships and handling difficult situations
• Excellent leadership skills
• Experience of leading and managing change
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to use analytical and judgement skills
• Good IT skills