Band 7 Community Children's Nursing Lead

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a compassionate Community Children’s Nursing Team Lead in Guildford to guide a dedicated nursing team. The role involves overseeing operational management and ensuring quality, evidence-based care for children and their families. Responsibilities include team development, stakeholder communication, and strategic planning. Candidates should have an RN Child qualification, at least five years of clinical experience, and proven leadership skills. This is a full-time position offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Pension

Professional Growth opportunities

Exclusive discounts

Wellbeing support

Flexible pay options

Learning & Development support

Recognition & Involvement programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical experience in paediatric settings.
• Proven leadership and staff management skills.
• Skilled in managing difficult conversations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Children's Community Nursing Team.
• Develop and support a team of nurses.
• Communicate effectively with families and partners.

Skills

Compassion

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

IT competence

Education

RN Child / RSCN with Specialist Practitioner

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Band 7 Community Children Nursing Team Lead to join our dedicated Childrens Community Nursing Team in Surrey.

This is a rewarding opportunity to guide and nurture a holistic, high‑quality, and truly family‑centred community nursing service for children and young people.

In this leadership role, you will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day operational management of the service, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence‑based care.

You will support and develop a talented team of children’s community nurses, providing direction in clinical governance, service performance, and workforce development while encouraging innovation and the sharing of best practice.

The role offers a balanced blend of strategic leadership (70%) and clinical practice (30%), enabling you to retain your clinical skills while leading on service improvement, quality assurance, and team growth.

Working closely with multidisciplinary partners, commissioners, and families, you will help ensure the service continues to meet local needs and achieve positive outcomes for the children and young people we care for.

Main Duties

• Adhere to NMC Codes, professional standards, and organisational policies.
• Lead and manage the day‑to‑day operations of the Childrens Community Nursing Team, including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, sickness, and disciplinary processes.
• Deputise for other Clinical Team Leaders and the Clinical Service Manager as required.
• Assess, plan, and deliver holistic, evidence‑based care in partnership with children, families, and multi‑agency teams, respecting privacy, dignity, and consent.
• Maintain advanced clinical competence in procedures such as central line care, enteral feeding, catheterisation, tracheostomy and ventilation management, wound/stoma care, and end‑of‑life care.
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of complex clinical equipment (e.g., syringe drivers, ventilators, feeding pumps).
• Contribute clinically (30%) to service delivery, supporting high standards of care and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively across all levels, including multidisciplinary teams, families, and external partners, using sensitivity and professionalism.
• Handle complaints and incidents, analysing causes and implementing action plans to improve safety and service quality.
• Plan, prioritise, and evaluate team and individual workloads to meet service demands and objectives.
• Support strategic planning, policy development, and systems improvement aligned with national and local priorities.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes.

We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.

Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year – guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We are a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we may need to close it earlier than the date shown. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

Job Details

Date posted: 12 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: HCRGCG/TP/24475/17936

Job location: HCRG Care Group, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1LR

Job Responsibilities and Candidate Profile

Join Our Team as a Community Children’s Nursing Team Lead! Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Community Children’s Nursing Team Lead to join our Children’s Community Nursing Team in Surrey.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Pension: Band 7 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits.
• Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better network, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices.
• Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well‑known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counsellors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.
• Flexible Pay Options: Use Wagestream to track earnings and access wages as you need them, without worrying about high‑interest loans or overdrafts.
• Learning & Development: Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e‑learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow.
• Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team.

Essential Qualifications

• RN Child / RSCN with Specialist Practitioner (Community Children’s Nursing) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years solid clinical experience across varied paediatric settings.
• Proven leadership (staff management, project/change lead).
• Innovative, resourceful, and flexible to meet children/families needs.
• Experience in service development and clinical governance.
• Strong IT competence (systems and software).
• Excellent communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills.
• Functional numeracy and literacy.
• Skilled in managing difficult conversations.

Desirable Qualifications

• Leadership/management qualification.
• Knowledge of budgets, data, and performance monitoring.
• Experience managing financial resources, complaints, and Health & Safety.

Other Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car insured for business use.

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.

Employer details

Employer name: HCRG Care Group

Address: HCRG Care Group, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1LR

Employer website: https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/