Special School Nursing Team Lead

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a passionate Special School Nursing Team Lead. This role focuses on delivering high-quality care to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) while managing a dedicated team. You will play a crucial role in shaping the nursing operations and championing initiatives that support children's health and education. With flexible working hours and a commitment to professional development, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. Join a supportive environment that values your expertise and dedication to improving the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Comprehensive Induction

Car Lease Scheme

Flexible Working Options

Annual Travel Card Loan

Training and Career Development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and manage a team of nurses and support workers.
• Ensure compliance with care standards and collaborate with education providers.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Team Management

Communication Skills

Policy Development

SEND Knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Specialist Nursing Training

Job description

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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 involves collaboration with education providers and professionals to ensure students reach their full potential.

You’ll provide clinical leadership, champion SEND initiatives, oversee nursing operations, resource management, and care quality. Working alongside the Children’s Community Nursing Team Leads and the Specialist Nursing Service Manager, you will 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 team-based and autonomous work, and committed to service improvement.

Responsibilities include providing clinical leadership to the Special School Nursing Teams in Westminster and Hammersmith and Fulham, including line management, developing policies, maintaining accurate records, participating in meetings, ensuring effective communication with families, and collaborating with relevant services and MDTs involved with children and young people with SEND.

We also value your ability to ensure compliance with policies, protocols, and guidelines, and to participate in network and special interest groups.

We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction
• Car lease scheme (available for Band 5 and above)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support, and career development

For more benefits and information about working with us, visit: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

For further details or informal visits, contact: Sara Buttle, Children’s Specialist Nursing Service Manager, at [e-mail] or call 07721246147.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care