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Special School Nursing Team Leader
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent: Term Time Only Contract
Hours
Term time hours - 33.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00)
Job ref
001-NMR204-1025
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ysgol Y Deri
Town
Penarth
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 Term Time Only
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/10/2025 23:59

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Special School Nurse Band 6 Team Leader

Band 6

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

·         We are kind and caring

·         We are respectful

·         We have trust and integrity

·         We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

 


 

Job overview

An exciting job opportunity has arisen to join the Integrated Childrens Community Nursing Service (ICCNS) for Cardiff and The Vale UHB as a Team Leader for Special School Nursing. The Team Leader for Special School Nursing oversees the delivery of high-quality nursing care for children and young people with complex health needs in special school settings. This role combines clinical expertise with leadership, service development, and staff management responsibilities.  

 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. 

 

Main duties of the job

Clinical Leadership 

  • Provide expert clinical advice and supervision to nursing staff. 

  • Ensure safe delegation of clinical tasks to the special school nursing team. 

  • Lead and coordinate nursing care across multiple special schools. 

  • Support education staff and participate in the administration of medications, manage health care needs e.g., enteral feeding, tracheostomy care, and other complex health needs. 

Team Management 

  • Line manage a team of special school nurses and healthcare support workers. 

  • Conduct appraisals, manage performance, and support professional development. 

  • Organise rotas, cover, and ensure adequate staffing across sites. 

Service Development 

  • Contribute to strategic planning and service improvement initiatives. 

  • Monitor quality standards and clinical governance compliance. 

  • Lead audits, incident reviews, and implement action plans. 

  • Multi-agency Collaboration 

  • Represent the nursing team in multi-disciplinary meetings and strategic forums. 

  • Liaise with education, therapists, childrens services, clinical nurse specialists, paediatricians acute nursing colleagues and external agencies. 

Safeguarding & Risk Management 

  • Act as safeguarding lead for the nursing team. Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, attend case conferences, and liaise with children's services. 

  • Ensure robust risk assessments and emergency protocols are in place. 

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.   Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled nurse with strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach to care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge in managing complex health needs in children and young people, alongside the ability to lead and motivate  others. Key skills include safeguarding expertise, service development, staff supervision, and the ability to build effective relationships with families, education staff, and external agencies. A proactive, solution-focused mindset and commitment to inclusive, child-centred care are essential. 

Person specification

Professional Registration & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse (Child)
  • Current NMC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced qualifications (Masters, role specific)
  • Leadership or management training

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience working with children and young people with complex health needs
  • Proven ability to manage clinical risk and deliver safe care
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in special school or community nursing

Leadership and Management

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrated experience in leading or supervising staff
  • Ability to manage team performance, delegate tasks, and support development
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in service development or quality improvement initiatives
  • Involvement in strategic planning or policy implementation

Safeguarding and Multi-agency Working

Essential criteria
  • Strong understanding of All Wales safeguarding procedures
  • xperience working collaboratively with education, health, and social care professionals
Desirable criteria
  • Experience attending and contributing to multi-agency safeguarding meetings
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance (e.g., ALNET Act, Children Act)

Communication and Organisation

Essential criteria
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites
Desirable criteria
  • Experience delivering training or presentations to staff or families
  • Competence in using digital systems for documentation and communication

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emma Simpson
Job title
Operational Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02921 836884
Additional information

Dawn James Operational Manager

02921 836884

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