Central London Community Health Trust

Team Lead Special School Nurse

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for fixed term maternity leave cover for 1 year to lead theSpecial School Nursing Teamwithin the borough of Brent. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiasticTeam Lead for the Special School Nursing Team (Band 7)who islooking to develop their skills in the largest community healthcare trust in London.

Main duties of the job

The special school nursing team provides a service to children and young people aged 4-19 years, across the 4 special schools in Brent. The team works closely with colleagues in Education, Primary Care, Tertiary centres and Social Services as well as Voluntary agencies. The aim of the team is to support any health needs the children and young people have which will enable them to attend school and reach theirpotential.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, 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 *T&C's apply
  • 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

09 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-ONW-6993-A

Job locations

Village School,

The Grove Park

Kingsbury

NW9 0JY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, personal specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, personal specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • RGN, RSCN, RN(Child) or LD Nurse
  • NMC Registration
  • Evidence of post registration education to diploma/degree level
  • Teaching qualification
  • Level 3 Safeguarding course

Desirable

  • HV/SN/Children's Community Nursing / Specialist Practitioner Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience in post registration work in the community
  • Nursing experience at Band 6 of nursing children with special needs and/or complex health needs
  • Experience of key working
  • Experience of managing a caseload
  • Experience of teaching
  • Experience of liaising/negotiating with professionals

Desirable

  • Line management experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the NMC Professional Codes and Standards
  • Knowledge of Personal Development Planning
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementation
  • Knowledge of purpose and value of Clinical Supervision
  • Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities
  • Knowledge of political changes in the profession and NHS
  • Knowledge of Evidenced Based Care
  • Knowledge of Audit processes
  • Knowledge of working in culturally diverse communities
  • Knowledge of legal and statutory implications/ requirements for training parents/carers
  • Leadership skills
  • Expertise in nursing assessment/clinical skills
  • Teaching/training skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Time management and prioritisation skills
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • I.T. skills

Others

Essential

  • Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations
  • Ability to travel
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Demonstrate the ability to be flexible

Desirable

  • Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • RGN, RSCN, RN(Child) or LD Nurse
  • NMC Registration
  • Evidence of post registration education to diploma/degree level
  • Teaching qualification
  • Level 3 Safeguarding course

Desirable

  • HV/SN/Children's Community Nursing / Specialist Practitioner Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience in post registration work in the community
  • Nursing experience at Band 6 of nursing children with special needs and/or complex health needs
  • Experience of key working
  • Experience of managing a caseload
  • Experience of teaching
  • Experience of liaising/negotiating with professionals

Desirable

  • Line management experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the NMC Professional Codes and Standards
  • Knowledge of Personal Development Planning
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementation
  • Knowledge of purpose and value of Clinical Supervision
  • Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities
  • Knowledge of political changes in the profession and NHS
  • Knowledge of Evidenced Based Care
  • Knowledge of Audit processes
  • Knowledge of working in culturally diverse communities
  • Knowledge of legal and statutory implications/ requirements for training parents/carers
  • Leadership skills
  • Expertise in nursing assessment/clinical skills
  • Teaching/training skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Time management and prioritisation skills
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • I.T. skills

Others

Essential

  • Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations
  • Ability to travel
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Demonstrate the ability to be flexible

Desirable

  • Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Village School,

The Grove Park

Kingsbury

NW9 0JY


Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Village School,

The Grove Park

Kingsbury

NW9 0JY


Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead

Beverley Evans

bevans1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

09 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-ONW-6993-A

Job locations

Village School,

The Grove Park

Kingsbury

NW9 0JY


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