Central London Community Health Trust

Special School Nursing Team Lead

The closing date is 07 July 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for fixed term for 1 year to lead theSpecial School Nursing Team within the borough of Barnet. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Team Lead for the Special School Nursing Team (Band 7) who is looking 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 Barnet. 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 their potential

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

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-NORTH-7104434-A

Job locations

Oak lane Clinic,

London

N2 8LT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Essential

Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementation
Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities
Knowledge of political changes in the profession and NHS
Knowledge of working in culturally diverse communities Knowledge of legal and statutory implications/ requirements for training parents/carers

Desirable

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
I.T. skills

Other

Essential

Ability to travel
Evidence of CPD

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

Qualifications

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

Essential

Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementation
Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities
Knowledge of political changes in the profession and NHS
Knowledge of working in culturally diverse communities Knowledge of legal and statutory implications/ requirements for training parents/carers

Desirable

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
I.T. skills

Other

Essential

Ability to travel
Evidence of CPD

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

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

Oak lane Clinic,

London

N2 8LT

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Oak lane Clinic,

London

N2 8LT

Employer's website

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