Team Lead Compass
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £57,528 to £64,750 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £57528 - £64750 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2026 |
| Location: | Waltham Forest, E17 3HP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9395-26-0250 |
Summary
Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a team leader for the COMPASS (Community Palliative Advice and support service) who have recently been created in North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT). The team are currently recruiting staff to extend the service to incorporate 7 day working in line with national policy. The post holder will manage an expanding team of clinical nurse specialists in the palliative care team and help develop an additional Hospice at Home Service with the Nurse Consultant to better meet the palliative and end of life needs of patients in Waltham Forest. They will have a commitment to collaborative working and actively support and liaise with other health and social care professionals and agencies across Waltham Forest. Applications are welcome from Registered Nurses (RN12-NMC) who have clinical skills and experience in palliative care but also have existing management and leadership responsibilities, or those with significant experience who are ready to move into a more senior role. Knowledge and experience of working at a strategic level would be an advantage. Main duties of the job Line manage an expanding team of 7 CNS’s and the new Hospice at Home team. On a local and trust-wide basis, provide access to expert, evidence-based clinical advice on matters relating to the service and practices To take an active interest in working parties and groups within the Trust to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols and guidelines Deliver and contribute to the strategic vision and communicate this your team and peers in Waltham Forest Be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, management and clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with CPD requirement and maintain professional profile Be an expert resource for specialist palliative care. Deputise for the nurse consultant nurse as required in attendance at strategic meetings. To participate in the development of an effective team and the development of productive working relationships throughout the Trust. To facilitate the development of a positive and supportive team culture. Work with human resources and your direct reports to ensure all staff are being supported to deliver effectively in their respective roles. Provide constructive feedback to staff on their performance, taking remedial action when the performance falls below the required standard to assist them in addressing the deficits. Contribute to the development of an effective retention and recruitment strategy for the nursing/midwifery team and work with the directorate to develop and evaluate new roles within the workforce Provide strong clinical leadership to all nurses caring for patients with palliative care needs within the community. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see job description and person specification attached for more details. Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time). Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.