Job summary
Locality Lead Nurse Bromley 0-19 Children's Public Health Service - Band 7
£53,751 - £60,651 Inclusive of HCAS per annum pro rata
Full-time hours 37.5 per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Leadership team within Bromley 0-19, for experienced SCPHNs who wish to pursue a career in management and leadership.
The post holder will be responsible for professional leadership and day to day operational management of the Bromley 0-19 School Nursing team.
The post holder will manage the clinical and operational requirements of the team, provide professional advice, including safeguarding and clinical input within their area of practice. The post holder will work with Service Lead and other Locality Leads to improve standards and promote good practice and clinical effectiveness within the Bromley 0-19 Children's Public Health Service. The post holder will provide visible leadership to the team.
Proposed interview date week commencing 9th March 2026
Main duties of the job
Band 7 Locality Lead Nurse for Bromley 0-19 Children's Public Health Service
The post holder will be responsible for professional leadership and day to day operational management of the Bromley 0-19 School Nursing team.
The post holder will manage the clinical and operational requirements of the team, provide professional advice, including safeguarding and clinical input within their area of practice. The post holder will work with Service Lead and other Locality Leads to improve standards and promote good practice and clinical effectiveness within the Bromley 0-19 Children's Public Health Service. The post holder will provide visible leadership to the team.
The post holder will work closely with the Head of Public Health Nursing, Service Lead, and the other Locality Leads in Bromley, Greenwich and Bexley boroughs, to improve standards and promote good practice and clinical effectiveness within the Bromley 0-19 Children's Public Health Nursing Service.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the daily operations within the Bromley borough School Nursing team. They will work closely with other Locality Leads, the Professional Development Nurse, and Specialist practitioners to support staff in achieving key objectives for the service.
The post holder will review the KPIs and other relevant performance data monthly for the service, and highlight any anomalies in the data ahead of the quarterly contract meetings.
The post holder will work closely with the Bromley 0-19 Service Lead and will be responsible for operational management and clinical leadership with the School Nursing team.
Please see the attached JD and PS for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the daily operations within the Bromley borough School Nursing team. They will work closely with other Locality Leads, the Professional Development Nurse, and Specialist practitioners to support staff in achieving key objectives for the service.
The post holder will review the KPIs and other relevant performance data monthly for the service, and highlight any anomalies in the data ahead of the quarterly contract meetings.
The post holder will work closely with the Bromley 0-19 Service Lead and will be responsible for operational management and clinical leadership with the School Nursing team.
Please see the attached JD and PS for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing or Midwifery
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) BSc or PGDip in either Health Visiting or School Nursing
Desirable
Professional registration
Essential
- Current NMC registration in Nursing or Midwifery
Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Practice Assessor training
Desirable
- Member of relevant special interest groups
- Leadership / management training or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent, demonstrable post-graduate SCPHN experience
- Experience of clinical and operational risk assessment
- High level of knowledge of child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures
- Good knowledge and understanding of audits and clinical governance frameworks
- Experience of partnership and collaborative working
- Experience of line management and knowledge and experience of HR processes
- Good knowledge and understanding of data protection, IG and confidentiality
- Experience of writing policies and procedures
- Understanding of research and development
- Knowledge of national policies, legislation, NHS agenda etc. in relation to 0 -19 provision and School Nursing
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff within a community nursing team
- Experience of health profiling
Specific skills
Essential
- Ability to autonomously manage a complex caseload
- Significant, current and relevant clinical skills
- Well developed analysis and judgement skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Able to work individually and as part of a team
- Demonstrable change management skills
- Ability to teach and supervise others effectively
- Ability to effectively manage own workload and appropriately prioritise and delegate to others
- Ability to prioritise and effectively manage competing demands
Information technology
Essential
- Ability to use MS Office e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
- Experience using an electronic patient record system e.g. EMIS
- If you are an IAO or IAA, to ensure you are aware of your responsibilities
- Be aware of and adhere to Information Governance responsibilities relevant to your role
Desirable
- Experience using business intelligence dashboards to oversee KPI performance
Personal qualities
Essential
- Knowledge of our business
- Committed to our values
- Committed to the 6 Cs
- Flexible and pro-active approach to meeting service & client needs
- Demonstrates compassion in practice
- Motivated, enthusiastic and innovative approach to work
- Calm and resilient with the ability to manage challenging situations and/or behaviour
- Car driver with use of car, business class insurance will be required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing or Midwifery
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) BSc or PGDip in either Health Visiting or School Nursing
Desirable
Professional registration
Essential
- Current NMC registration in Nursing or Midwifery
Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Practice Assessor training
Desirable
- Member of relevant special interest groups
- Leadership / management training or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent, demonstrable post-graduate SCPHN experience
- Experience of clinical and operational risk assessment
- High level of knowledge of child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures
- Good knowledge and understanding of audits and clinical governance frameworks
- Experience of partnership and collaborative working
- Experience of line management and knowledge and experience of HR processes
- Good knowledge and understanding of data protection, IG and confidentiality
- Experience of writing policies and procedures
- Understanding of research and development
- Knowledge of national policies, legislation, NHS agenda etc. in relation to 0 -19 provision and School Nursing
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff within a community nursing team
- Experience of health profiling
Specific skills
Essential
- Ability to autonomously manage a complex caseload
- Significant, current and relevant clinical skills
- Well developed analysis and judgement skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Able to work individually and as part of a team
- Demonstrable change management skills
- Ability to teach and supervise others effectively
- Ability to effectively manage own workload and appropriately prioritise and delegate to others
- Ability to prioritise and effectively manage competing demands
Information technology
Essential
- Ability to use MS Office e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
- Experience using an electronic patient record system e.g. EMIS
- If you are an IAO or IAA, to ensure you are aware of your responsibilities
- Be aware of and adhere to Information Governance responsibilities relevant to your role
Desirable
- Experience using business intelligence dashboards to oversee KPI performance
Personal qualities
Essential
- Knowledge of our business
- Committed to our values
- Committed to the 6 Cs
- Flexible and pro-active approach to meeting service & client needs
- Demonstrates compassion in practice
- Motivated, enthusiastic and innovative approach to work
- Calm and resilient with the ability to manage challenging situations and/or behaviour
- Car driver with use of car, business class insurance will be required
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
