Overview
The Children and Young People\'s Community Nursing Service (CYPCNS) Team Lead is a key leadership role within Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT), focused on clinical and public health nursing for children, young people, and families in the Chichester locality. The post holder is responsible for operational management, equitable caseload allocation, and ensuring consistent, high-quality care aligned with national and Trust standards. As a Registered Nurse - Child, the Team Lead promotes the health and wellbeing of children and families, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.
Responsibilities
* Oversee day-to-day team management including performance oversight, leave authorisation, and staff support.
* Mentor students, healthcare assistants, and junior staff; act as a practice assessor for nursing students.
* Work with the Clinical Lead to support clinical education and development; where qualified, prescribe for children and young people up to age 19 on the CYPCN caseload (subject to completing the Trust\'s intention to prescribe declaration and approval).
* Maintain safeguarding responsibilities under relevant legislation and national guidance.
* Provide daily operational leadership and participate in 7-day service delivery; lead and manage quality nursing care, information, and support for the CYPCNT caseload.
* Support and educate staff, promoting professional development and high standards of care.
* Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and work flexibly across boundaries to ensure seamless, safe service provision.
* Develop and review clinical protocols and SOPs with the Clinical Lead to support best practice; support student placements and evidence-based learning.
* Promote team expertise by maintaining key clinical skills in managing children\'s health needs; provide training on equipment and treatment to families, carers, and staff; ensure accurate documentation of care and telephone support.
* Act as an expert resource and role model in children\'s community nursing; collaborate with clinical leaders, matrons, and managers to develop the service in line with best practice and SCFT governance.
* Participate in clinical interest groups locally and nationally; may be required to work flexibly across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove to meet service needs.
About the Organisation
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us
* Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing.
* Varied environments: community hospitals, patients\' homes, and bases across Sussex.
* Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement.
* Excellent training, development, and research opportunities.
* Accredited Living Wage Employer; fair pay for all staff.
* Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton.
* Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks.
* Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust.
Values
Our values -- Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence -- guide everything we do.
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