Job Description

Working in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holder will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a seamless specialist nursing service, ensuring children and young people receive the highest standards of clinical care.



As a nursing expert, the post holder will demonstrate advanced knowledge and clinical expertise within the specialist service, providing advice, education and support to staff, children and young people, and their families and carers. Care will be delivered across schools, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) units, and Additionally Resourced Provisions (ARPs) within mainstream schools.



Take professional responsibility for maintaining clinical and professional standards in line with Trust policies, values, NMC Code of Practice, and relevant national guidance.



Act as a key point of contact for children and young people in schools, special schools, SEND units and ARPs, offering assessment, advice, and information to families, carers and staff.



Support the delivery of high-quality, holistic, patient-centred care, contributing to staff development through education, training, role modelling and supervision.



Lead and co-ordinate aspects of care, manage team performance, and act as a role model, reporting to th Clinical Lead Nurse.



Undertake and support audit activity to monitor and improve clinical standards and outcomes.



Teach, mentor and supervise colleagues, trainees and students, promoting professionalism and Trust values.



Our Values 2025 - 2030



Working with our colleagues, patients and carers, we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.

They are:

We are kind.

We are respectful.

We work together with our communities.



Probationary Period



This post will be subject to a probationary period.



Starting with Us



NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.



High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London



This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of 4,714 to a maximum of 5,941p.a. pro rata for part time).



Detailed and Main responsibilities



Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.



Certificates of Sponsorship



Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.



Use of AI



Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process .