Special School Nurse Band 6 Team Leader

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Penarth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Special School Nurse Band 6 Team Leader to oversee high-quality nursing care for children with complex health needs. Responsibilities include clinical leadership, team management, and service development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and experience in community nursing, with qualifications as a Registered Nurse and current NMC registration. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on children's health in special school settings.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with children and young people with complex health needs.
• Proven ability to manage clinical risk and deliver safe care.
• Demonstrated experience in leading or supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of high-quality nursing care for children with complex health needs.
• Lead and coordinate nursing care across multiple special schools.
• Conduct appraisals and support professional development of nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Excellent communication

Clinical knowledge

Safeguarding expertise

Team management

Education

Registered Nurse (Child)

Current NMC registration

Advanced qualifications (Masters, role specific)

Leadership or management training

Job description

Go back Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Special School Nurse Band 6 Team Leader

The closing date is 30 October 2025

An exciting job opportunity has arisen to join the Integrated Childrens Community Nursing Service (ICCNS) for Cardiff and The Vale UHB as a Team Leader for Special School Nursing.The Team Leader for Special School Nursing oversees the delivery of high-quality nursing care for children and young people with complex health needs in special school settings. This role combines clinical expertise with leadership, service development, and staff management responsibilities.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Leadership

Provide expert clinical advice and supervision to nursing staff.

Ensure safe delegation of clinical tasks to the special school nursing team.

Lead and coordinate nursing care across multiple special schools.

Support education staff and participate in the administration of medications, manage health care needs e.g., enteral feeding, tracheostomy care, and other complex health needs.

Team Management

Line manage a team of special school nurses and healthcare support workers.

Conduct appraisals, manage performance, and support professional development.

Organise rotas, cover, and ensure adequate staffing across sites.

Service Development

Contribute to strategic planning and service improvement initiatives.

Monitor quality standards and clinical governance compliance.

Lead audits, incident reviews, and implement action plans.

Represent the nursing team in multi-disciplinary meetings and strategic forums.

Liaise with education, therapists, childrens services, clinical nurse specialists, paediatricians acute nursing colleagues and external agencies.

Act as safeguarding lead for the nursing team. Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, attend case conferences, and liaise with children's services.

Ensure robust risk assessments and emergency protocols are in place.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled nurse with strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach to care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge in managing complex health needs in children and young people, alongside the ability to lead and motivate others. Key skills include safeguarding expertise, service development, staff supervision, and the ability to build effective relationships with families, education staff, and external agencies. A proactive, solution-focused mindset and commitment to inclusive, child-centred care are essential.

Person Specification

Professional Registration & Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Child)
• Current NMC registration
• Advanced qualifications (Masters, role specific)
• Leadership or management training

Clinical Experience

• Significant experience working with children and young people with complex health needs
• Proven ability to manage clinical risk and deliver safe care
• Experience in special school or community nursing

Leadership and Management

• Demonstrated experience in leading or supervising staff
• Ability to manage team performance, delegate tasks, and support development
• Experience in service development or quality improvement initiatives
• Involvement in strategic planning or policy implementation

Safeguarding and Multi-agency Working

• Strong understanding of All Wales safeguarding procedures
• Experience working collaboratively with education, health, and social care professionals
• Experience attending and contributing to multi-agency safeguarding meetings
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance (e.g., ALNET Act, Children Act)

Communication and Organisation

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites
• Experience delivering training or presentations to staff or families
• Competence in using digital systems for documentation and communication

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.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board