Overview
The Children and Young People\u2019s 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. They oversee day-to-day team management, including performance oversight, leave authorisation, and staff support. The role includes mentoring students, healthcare assistants, and junior staff, as well as acting as a practice assessor for nursing students. In collaboration with the Clinical Lead, the Team Lead supports clinical education and development. Where qualified, they may prescribe for children and young people up to age 19 on the CYPCN caseload. Prior to prescribing, the practitioner must complete the Trust\u2019s intention to prescribe declaration and be approved. Prescribing must remain within professional competency, local, and Trust guidelines. The Team Lead also upholds safeguarding responsibilities under relevant legislation and national guidance.
Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead and Practice Development Nurses to support and guide the team, providing daily operational leadership and participating in 7-day service delivery.
* Lead and manage quality nursing care, information, and support for the CYPCNT caseload, ensuring resources are in place.
* Support and educate staff, promoting professional development and high standards of care.
* Maintain effective communication with all 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, fostering evidence-based learning.
* Promote team expertise by maintaining key clinical skills in managing children\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.
* Staff may be required to work flexibly across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove to meet service needs.
* Support policy development, ensure safeguarding and health and safety procedures are followed, and oversee procurement and maintenance of medical devices.
* Lead on staff appraisals, professional development, quality improvement, audits, and research participation.
* Manage budgetary resources effectively and analyse service data to inform decisions.
* Coordinate 24/7 end-of-life care support in partnership with hospices and charities as the service evolves, ensuring compassionate care for children and families.
* Please see attached document for further details.
About us
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\u2019 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, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
* Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
* Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief network
* Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
Our values -- Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence -- guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Details
Date posted: 11 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 150-MT2079-CC
Job locations: Westhampnett Child Development Centre, 28-29 Westhampnett Road, Chichester, PO19 7HH
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or professional registration Essential
* Registered Nurse Child
* BSc/MSc Specialist Practice Community Children\u2019s Nurse/Specialist Nurse Practitioner - Child or equivalent
* ENB 998 / Mentorship module or equivalent
* Desirable Practice Teacher
* Postgraduate certificate in Management / Leadership / Change Management qualification
* Postgraduate certificate in Child Protection Studies or other relevant study
* Independent / supplementary non - medical prescribing (V100 / V300)
Experience Essentials
* Significant post registration relevant clinical experience at band 6 or above
* Significant experience of working autonomously managing own caseload in a community setting
* Recent experience of a relevant Leadership role
* Experience of teaching clinical skills/ health promotion
* Significant experience of planning, managing and co-ordinating programmes of care in collaboration with other allied health, social, education and volunteer agencies
* Experience of clinical supervision and supporting a team of nurses
* Evidence of financial management
* Evidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate to the role
* Evidence of post registration professional development within the last three years
* Desirable Experience of working with children and families/carers at the end of life.
* Evidence of clinical audit and service evaluation
* Experience of operational Leadership
Skills and Knowledge Essentials
* Advanced assessment and care planning skills
* Excellent understanding of children\u2019s communication, physical well-being & emotional needs; can identify their changing individual needs and preferences and promote independence.
* Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and engage with staff who may be adverse or resistant to change
* Presentation and reporting skills
* Ability to prioritise service workload and maintain quality care in times of pressure
* Ability to develop, set up and implement new working practices, structures to support them, and evaluate processes once implemented and initiate support.
* Ability to demonstrate knowledge of child and adult safeguarding and take appropriate action to safeguard
* Awareness of professional responsibilities and boundaries
* Able to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary interagency teams and to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information/ distressing news, understanding when they need to seek supervision or assistance
* Ability to multitask
* Desirable
* Interest in new technologies, processes and applications, working knowledge of IT applications with willingness to develop.
Other Requirements
* Ability to travel as required to meet the needs of the service on a daily basis with a full valid driving licence
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name: Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Westhampnett Child Development Centre, 28-29 Westhampnett Road, Chichester, PO19 7HH
Employer's website: https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/
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