School Nurse Team Lead

NHS; Teddington; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare provider in Teddington is seeking a public health nurse leader to manage and coordinate nursing teams delivering a comprehensive health service to school-aged children. Ideal candidates will need specialized qualifications and experience in public health nursing, along with a commitment to quality care and collaborative practices. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife with relevant qualifications.
• Experience coordinating multi-skilled teams.
• IT Literate and capable of evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate the school nursing service.
• Collaborate with health care providers for service delivery.
• Lead public health initiatives in schools.

Skills

Knowledge of recent developments in public health nursing

Current knowledge of safeguarding children's guidelines

Ability to lead and motivate a team

Education

Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification

Current NMC registration

Job description

To provide clinical and professional leadership and manage 5-19 public health nursing (School Nursing Service) teams.

The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of a comprehensive and high-quality needs led service is delivered to all eligible primary and secondary school (5-19 aged) children in the borough of Richmond.

Main duties of the job

To plan, organize and evaluate an innovative school nursing service and where appropriate, delegate to other members of the team to ensure delivery of a high-quality service. To ensure a high quality school health service iseffective and evidence based in all eligible , primary and secondary Schools in the Borough. To work in collaboration with other health care and service providers and stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of services for eligible children aged 5-19 years.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

• Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife
• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification- school nursing or health visiting BSc or diploma
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing post-registration education and training
• Mentor training
• IT Literate
• PHSE credited course
• Evidence of other post registration education and training in specialist areas e.g., Epilepsy, allergies

Experience

• Experience of coordinating and leading multi-skilled teams
• Be able to co-ordinate health promotion initiatives in line with local and national health improvement targets
• Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and inter-agency working.
• Ability to facilitate joint working practices
• Experience of organising and managing own workload and that of others
• Experience of undertaking comprehensive health assessments, planning and implementing evidence-based programmes of care
• Experience of innovative practice or project management.
• Experience of line managing team members
• Experience of developing clinical standards and protocols.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of recent developments in public health nursing and health and social care legislation
• Current knowledge of safeguarding children's guidelines and relevant legal aspects
• Knowledge of the public health agenda and the health care needs of individuals in the community
• Appropriate knowledge of clinical skills i.e., administration of immunisations
• Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance
• Knowledge of NMC Code
• Knowledge of Personal Development Planning
• Knowledge of clinical supervision
• Knowledge of how equality and diversity can be implemented in practice
• Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
• Knowledge of implementing evidence-based practice
• Ability to work without direct supervision and plan, organise, review and prioritise own workload and that of others
• Able to delegate work effectively and safely
• Ability to lead and motivate a team towards a shared vision of the health visiting service
• Critical appraisal skills and ability to utilise research evidence in practice

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.

£53,751 to £60,651 a yearper annum, inclusive of HCAS