Specialist Learning Support Clinical Manager
Location: Endeavour House, Russell Road, Ipswich, IP12BX – Hybrid working
Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible working options available)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £48,163 - £58,850 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Job Description
At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. As a Specialist Learning Support Clinical Manager, you will work with a highly experienced registered nurse (Paediatric or Adult) to support children and young people with complex medical needs in schools or occasionally at home.
Your Role And Responsibilities
* Oversee day‑to‑day management of the specialist learning support service including care coordinators
* Ensure all Specialist Learning Support Assistants are assigned to care coordinators for training, monitoring and supervision
* Delegate medical interventions to non‑clinical staff in accordance with NMC registration and CQC standards
* Maintain financial acumen by achieving best value and delivering the service to budget
* Work in partnership with colleagues in education, health and social care, attending meetings when necessary
* Communicate effectively with team, children, families and carers with sensitivity to cultures and contexts
* Incorporate the voices and experiences of children, young people and their families when developing service improvements
* Directly manage and support the professional development of a small team of Care Coordinators who line‑manage SpLSAs in various school settings
* Lead care coordinators to ensure skills and competencies align with service guidelines and assessment frameworks
* Ensure accurate and up to date care plans and risk assessments for all children and young people under the service
* Provide oversight and responsibility for performance and quality standards, setting clear vision and expectations
* Set the standard for recording and reporting and provide best practice examples
* Ensure all relevant policies and procedures are in place, reviewed and adhered to by all staff
* Commit to developing the team and promoting a culture of honesty and accountability
* Uphold statutory responsibilities, policies and service procedures, including confidentiality and equality standards at all times
What You Will Need
* Current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration
* A mentorship or teaching qualification
* Experience working with people with complex medical needs reliant on technology (eg tracheostomy, gastrostomy feeding, jejunostomy feeding, non‑invasive ventilation, oral suction, oxygen therapy)
* Experience managing or supervising people
* Comprehensive understanding of delivering clinical care under a CQC framework (desirable)
The Team
* Part of the wider Community Health Services with robust clinical governance
* Team overseen by a Clinical Manager who is a trained children’s nurse
* Two Clinical Care Coordinators (one full time, one part time)
* Twenty‑three Specialist Learning Support Assistants supporting children in school or at home
* Care coordinators spend time in schools and in office or from home weekly
* Friendly, supportive and multi‑skilled team passionate about giving every child or young person the best opportunities
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Stacey Farrow (she/her) for a casual conversation. She can be reached by phone at 01473 264566 or email at Stacey.farrow@suffolk.gov.uk.
How To Apply
1. Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).
2. Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
3. Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions (no more than 400 words each). Use the Supporting Statement template:
* Tell us about a time when you led on training a team in a new medical procedure. How did you ensure all staff had the appropriate knowledge and skills to perform the procedure safely?
* Provide an example of when you had to work collaboratively with professionals from different sectors (e.g., education, health, social care). How did you ensure effective communication and coordination?
* Tell us about a time when you had to manage a challenging situation with a staff member or colleague. How did you approach the situation and what was the result?
* What steps would you take if you noticed that a policy or practice was unintentionally disadvantaging a particular group?
* Can you share an example of how you have empowered a colleague or service user to achieve a positive outcome?
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. Please present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or phone at 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for subsequent stages of the process.
Closing date: 11:30 pm, 27 November 2025
Benefits
* Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
* Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
* Performance‑related annual pay progression, plus an annual cost‑of‑living pay increase
* Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
* Diverse and active staff networks
* Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industry: Government Administration
About Us
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today, take the time to understand and support your individual needs, and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy all of the benefits described above and many more.
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