Job Description

Job Summary

We are recruiting for a Nurse Deputy Team Leader to support a young person with complex medical needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with a young person with complex medical needs, providing both hands-on care and supporting team leadership. The client is a 13-year-old with a spinal cord injury, ventilator dependency, tracheostomy, suprapubic catheter, and epilepsy. They are bright, resilient, and enjoy learning, reading, and spending time with their family and friends.

You will be part of a small, skilled team delivering care in the client's home and community. The family value professionalism, respect, and clear boundaries, with staff focusing on medical needs while enabling family and social life to flourish.

If you are looking to move away from the NHS, this role offers the chance to provide care with real continuity, to see the difference you make, and to be supported by a Case Manager, MDT, and a Team Leader who values reflective and thoughtful practice. You will have time to deliver care properly, work with autonomy, and be part of a small, supportive team.

We are seeking a Deputy Nurse Team Leader who will:

Deliver hands-on nursing care including tracheostomy, ventilator, catheter, and seizure management Support staff training and competencies Contribute to care plan updates and documentation Act as shift lead and deputise for the Nurse Team Leader Ensure high standards of care are maintained

Essential:

Registered Nurse (Child, Adult, or Learning Disability) with valid NMC registration Competence (or willingness to train) in tracheostomy, ventilator, catheter, and epilepsy care Good communication and organisational skills Ability to support and supervise other staff

Desirable:

Knowledge of spinal cord injury and Autonomic Dysreflexia Experience contributing to care planning and documentation IT competence with electronic care records

Hours & Pay:

24 hours per week Weekday: 34/hour Weekend Day: 35/hour Waking Night: 37/hour Bank Holidays: Time and a half
This position requires a fully enhanced DBS (funded by the employer) and registration with the DBS Update Service.

You will be employed directly by the client; StanleySmith Case Management oversees all aspects of the client's care package on their behalf.

StanleySmith Case Management will provide supervision, training, and ongoing support."
This reassures applicants about professional backing.

Ref: BUCNG10

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 42,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Work Location: In person