Special School Nursing Team Lead

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Band 7 Nurse to lead a dedicated team within the Special School Nursing Service. This role involves providing exceptional care to children with complex health needs and special educational needs. You'll be at the forefront of clinical leadership, ensuring high-quality care while collaborating with education and healthcare professionals. This position offers flexible working hours and a supportive environment for professional growth. Join a team committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing nursing teams and delivering care to children with SEND.
• Strong understanding of national and local health policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to Special School Nursing Teams.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in audits.
• Collaborate with education providers to support children's needs.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Team Management

Communication Skills

Policy Development

Data Management

Education

Nursing Qualification

Specialist Nursing Training

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Nurse to join our Special School Nursing Service within the Children's Integrated Complex Care Clinical Business Unit in Central London, supporting two special schools in Westminster and Hammersmith & Fulham.

As a Special School Nursing Team Lead and SEND Lead, you will manage a team of Band 6 nurses and Band 3-4 support workers, delivering high-quality care to children aged 4-19 with learning disabilities, complex health needs, and special educational needs (SEND). This role includes close collaboration with education providers and professionals to ensure students reach their full potential.

You'll provide clinical leadership, championing SEND initiatives and overseeing nursing operations, resource management, and care quality. Working alongside the Children's Community Nursing Team Leads and the Specialist Nursing Service Manager, you will also contribute to the strategic oversight of the Trust's SEND strategy in partnership with education and social care teams. Additional responsibilities include maintaining clinical records, contributing to audits, and upholding standards for key performance indicators.

Working Hours: 28.5 hours per week, term-time only, with flexible scheduling Monday to Friday.

Who We're Looking For: You are passionate about exceptional care for children with SEND, skilled in both team-based and autonomous work, and committed to service improvement.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide clinical leadership to the Special School Nursing Teams in Westminster and Hammersmith and Fulham, including line management.
2. Provide clinical leadership within the specialist field ensuring that this reflects national and local policies and targets.
3. Direct line management responsibility for a team of specialist nurses and care workers.
4. To develop and maintain policies, protocols and evidenced based guidelines.
5. To maintain accurate records and statistical returns as required by CLCH, including entering data onto the electronic health record.
6. To participate in relevant meetings with professionals, families and discharge meetings.
7. To ensure effective communication with families including the provision of interpreters for parents and children who require support with the English language.
8. To participate in network / special interest groups.
9. To ensure appropriate action is taken in reporting an accident or incident to a child, family member, staff member or visitor.
10. To work with relevant services for children with Special Needs and additional health needs across Central London Community Healthcare, ensuring communication at all levels of the Trust.
11. To work with the wider MDT involved with children and young people with SEND including therapists, CCNs, Paediatricians and other non NHS services.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Details

Date posted: 30 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 824-NORTH-7104434

Job locations: Oak Lane Clinic, London, N2 8LT