Band 7 Community Children's Nursing Lead

HCRG Care Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a compassionate Band 7 Community Children's Nursing Team Lead in Guildford to manage the Children's Community Nursing Team. This role combines strategic leadership and clinical practice, allowing you to shape high-quality care for children and families. You will oversee operational management, support staff development, and ensure evidence-based care delivery. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership, clinical experience, and excellent communication skills. A full UK driving license and access to a car are required for this position.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Pension

Professional Growth Opportunities

Flexible Pay Options

Wellbeing Support

Exclusive Rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in varied pediatric settings.
• Proven leadership skills with staff management experience.
• Strong IT competence with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Children's Community Nursing Team.
• Deliver holistic, evidence-based care with multi-agency collaboration.
• Conduct assessments and deliver clinical training to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical governance

Team management

Numeracy

Education

RN Child / RSCN with Specialist Practitioner

Tools

Clinical equipment

Job description

# Band 7 Community Children's Nursing Lead## Job Introduction##### Join Our Team as a Community Children's Nursing Team Lead!compassionate and dedicated **Community Children's Nursing Team****Lead** to join our Children's Community Nursing Team in Surrey.* **Competitive Pay & Pension**: Enjoy a Band 7 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits.* **Professional Growth**: Join our *Strive for Better* networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices.* **Exclusive Rewards**: Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway.* **Wellbeing Support**: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counselors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.* **Flexible Pay Options**: Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts.* **Learning & Development**: Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow.* **Recognition & Involvement**: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team.##### ##### Job IntroductionWe are looking for a compassionate, skilled, and motivated **Band 7 Community Children’s Nursing Team Lead** to join our dedicated Children’s Community Nursing Team in Surrey.This is a rewarding opportunity to guide and nurture a holistic, high-quality, and truly family-centred community nursing service for children and young people.In this leadership role, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the service, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care.You will support and develop a talented team of children’s community nurses, providing direction in clinical governance, service performance, and workforce development, while encouraging innovation and the sharing of best practice.The role offers a balanced blend of strategic leadership (70%) and clinical practice (30%), enabling you to retain your clinical skills while leading on service improvement, quality assurance, and team growth.Working closely with multidisciplinary partners, commissioners, and families, you will help ensure the service continues to meet local needs and achieve positive outcomes for the children and young people we care for.##### ##### Main Responsibilities* Adhere to NMC Codes, professional standards, and organisational policies.* Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Children’s Community Nursing Team, including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, sickness, and disciplinary processes.* Deputise for other Clinical Team Leaders and the Clinical Service Manager as required.* Assess, plan, and deliver holistic, evidence-based care in partnership with children, families, and multi-agency teams, respecting privacy, dignity, and consent.* Maintain advanced clinical competence in procedures such as central line care, enteral feeding, catheterisation, tracheostomy and ventilation management, wound/stoma care, and end-of-life care.* Ensure safe use and maintenance of complex clinical equipment (e.g., syringe drivers, ventilators, feeding pumps).* Contribute clinically (30%) to service delivery, supporting high standards of care and continuous improvement.* Communicate effectively across all levels, including multidisciplinary teams, families, and external partners, using sensitivity and professionalism.* Handle complaints and incidents, analysing causes and implementing action plans to improve safety and service quality.* Plan, prioritise, and evaluate team and individual workloads to meet service demands and objectives.* Support strategic planning, policy development, and systems improvement aligned with national and local priorities.* Lead on risk reduction, safeguarding, and quality assurance within the service.* Provide specialist training and mentorship to staff in caring for children with complex health needs.* Lead and participate in end-of-life care pathways and governance reviews, including Morbidity & Mortality and CDOP meetings.##### Ideal Candidate**Essential*** RN Child / RSCN with Specialist Practitioner (Community Children’s Nursing) or equivalent* Minimum 5 years’ solid clinical experience across varied paediatric settings* Proven leadership (staff management, project/change lead)* Innovative, resourceful, and flexible to meet children’s/families’ needs* Experience in service development and clinical governance* Strong IT competence (systems and software)* Excellent communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills* Functional numeracy and literacy* Skilled in managing difficult conversations**Desirable*** Leadership/management qualification* Knowledge of budgets, data, and performance monitoring* Experience managing financial resources, complaints, and Health & Safety**Other requirements:**Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car insured for business use.Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification### Band 7 Community Children's Nursing Lead* **Salary** Band 7 AfC T&C's & NHS Pension +5% Fringe* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** HCRGCG/TP/24475/17936* **Contract Type** Permanent - Full Time* **Closing Date** 18 January, 2026* **Job Category** HCRG - Nursing and Midwifery Registered* **Business Unit** HCRG - Surrey 0-19* **Location** Guildford, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 11 December, 2025