Job Description

An exciting job opportunity has arisen to join the Integrated Childrens Community Nursing Service (ICCNS) for Cardiff and The Vale UHB as a Team Leader for Special School Nursing. The Team Leader for Special School Nursing oversees the delivery of high-quality nursing care for children and young people with complex health needs in special school settings. This role combines clinical expertise with leadership, service development, and staff management responsibilities.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Clinical Leadership



Provide expert clinical advice and supervision to nursing staff.



Ensure safe delegation of clinical tasks t o the special school nursing team .



L ead and coordinate nursing care across multiple special schools.



Support education staff and participate in the administration of medications, manage health care needs e.g. , enteral feeding, tracheostomy care, and other complex health needs.



Team Management



Line manage a team of special school nurses and healthcare support workers.



Conduct appraisals, manage performance, and support professional development.



Organise rotas, cover, and ensure adequate staffing across sites.



Service Development



Contribute to strategic planning and service improvement initiatives.



Monitor quality standards and clinical governance compliance.



Lead audits, incident reviews, and implement action plans.



Multi-agency Collaboration



Represent the nursing team in multi-disciplinary meetings and strategic forums.



Liaise with education, therapists, childrens services , clinical nurse specialists, paediatricians acute nursing colleagues and external agencies .



Safeguarding & Risk Management



Act as safeguarding lead for the nursing team. Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, attend case conferences, and liaise with children's services.



Ensure robust risk assessments and emergency protocols are in place.



Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.



Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.



We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled nurse with strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach to care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge in managing complex health needs in children and young people, alongside the ability to lead and motivate others. Key skills include safeguarding expertise , service development, staff supervision, and the ability to build effective relationships with families, education staff, and external agencies. A proactive, solution-focused mindset and commitment to inclusive, child-centred care are essential.