Children & Young Peoples Community Nursing Team Lead | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chichester is seeking a Team Lead for Children's Nursing. The role involves managing clinical and operational standards while ensuring high-quality care for children and families. Responsibilities include team management, staff development, and overseeing clinical protocols. Ideal candidates will be Registered Nurses with strong leadership skills and experience in children's healthcare. This position offers flexibility and various development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Active diversity networks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clinical leadership and team management.
• Must be a Registered Nurse with a specialization in children's health.
• Experience in nursing education and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and allocate workloads equitably.
• Ensure compliance with operational and clinical standards.
• Lead recruitment and workforce planning.

Skills

Leadership in nursing

Clinical education

Prescribing for children

Safeguarding responsibilities

Effective communication

Education

Registered Nurse – Child

Job description

Overview

The Children and Young People’s Community Nursing Service (CYPCNS) Team Lead is a key leadership role within Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT), focused on clinical and public health nursing for children, young people, and families in the Chichester locality. The post holder is responsible for operational management, equitable caseload allocation, and ensuring consistent, high-quality care aligned with national and Trust standards.

As a Registered Nurse – Child, the Team Lead promotes the health and wellbeing of children and families, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies. They oversee day-to-day team management, including performance oversight, leave authorisation, and staff support. The role includes mentoring students, healthcare assistants, and junior staff, as well as acting as a practice assessor for nursing students.

In collaboration with the Clinical Lead, the Team Lead supports clinical education and development. Where qualified, they may prescribe for children and young people up to age 19 on the CYPCN caseload. Prior to prescribing, the practitioner must complete the Trust’s intention to prescribe declaration and be approved. Prescribing must remain within professional competency, local, and Trust guidelines. The Team Lead also upholds safeguarding responsibilities under relevant legislation and national guidance.

Work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead and Practice Development Nurses to support and guide the team, providing daily operational leadership and participating in 7-day service delivery. Lead and manage quality nursing care, information, and support for the CYPCNT caseload, ensuring resources are in place. Support and educate staff, promoting professional development and high standards of care. Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders and work flexibly across boundaries to ensure seamless, safe service provision.

Develop and review clinical protocols and SOPs with the Clinical Lead to support best practice. Support student placements, fostering evidence-based learning. Promote team expertise by maintaining key clinical skills in managing children's health needs. Provide training on equipment and treatment to families, carers, and staff. Ensure accurate documentation of care and telephone support.

Act as an expert resource and role model in children's community nursing. Collaborate with clinical leaders, matrons, and managers to develop the service in line with best practice and SCFT governance. Participate in clinical interest groups locally and nationally. Staff may be required to work flexibly across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove to meet service needs.

Why work for us

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Role responsibilities and duties

The Team Lead ensures the delivery of safe, consistent care by managing staff leave, allocating workloads equitably, and supporting service prioritisation. They oversee clinical and operational standards, leading day-to-day nursing activity, performance, and staff development in collaboration with the Clinical Lead, Matrons, and General Manager.

They contribute to strategic service planning, including development of a countywide health needs profile and securing funding aligned to identified needs. The role includes leading recruitment, workforce planning, change management, and service improvement based on evidence and best practice.

The Team Lead supports policy development, ensures accurate clinical records, oversees procurement and maintenance of medical devices, and ensures compliance with safeguarding and health and safety procedures. They lead on staff appraisals, professional development, and quality improvement, including audits and research participation.

They manage budgetary resources effectively and analyse service data to inform decisions. As the service evolves, the Team Lead will coordinate 24/7 end-of-life care support in partnership with hospices and charities, ensuring compassionate care for children and families.

Please see attached document for further details.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025