Job summary
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
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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
Service Development
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Liaise with education, therapists, childrens services, clinical nurse specialists, paediatricians acute nursing colleagues and external agencies.
Safeguarding & Risk Management
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
- Registered Nurse (Child)
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Advanced qualifications (Masters, role specific)
- Leadership or management training
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with children and young people with complex health needs
- Proven ability to manage clinical risk and deliver safe care
Desirable
- Experience in special school or community nursing
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Demonstrated experience in leading or supervising staff
- Ability to manage team performance, delegate tasks, and support development
Desirable
- Experience in service development or quality improvement initiatives
- Involvement in strategic planning or policy implementation
Safeguarding and Multi-agency Working
Essential
- Strong understanding of All Wales safeguarding procedures
- xperience working collaboratively with education, health, and social care professionals
Desirable
- 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
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites
Desirable
- Experience delivering training or presentations to staff or families
- Competence in using digital systems for documentation and communication
Person Specification
Professional Registration & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child)
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Advanced qualifications (Masters, role specific)
- Leadership or management training
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with children and young people with complex health needs
- Proven ability to manage clinical risk and deliver safe care
Desirable
- Experience in special school or community nursing
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Demonstrated experience in leading or supervising staff
- Ability to manage team performance, delegate tasks, and support development
Desirable
- Experience in service development or quality improvement initiatives
- Involvement in strategic planning or policy implementation
Safeguarding and Multi-agency Working
Essential
- Strong understanding of All Wales safeguarding procedures
- xperience working collaboratively with education, health, and social care professionals
Desirable
- 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
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites
Desirable
- Experience delivering training or presentations to staff or families
- Competence in using digital systems for documentation and communication
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).
