At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead clinical governance and provide expert care for children and young people.
- Company: The Loddon School, dedicated to child welfare and development.
- Benefits: 7 weeks annual leave, free meals, funded qualifications, and on-site parking.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with a commitment to safeguarding and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Professional Nursing Qualification, NMC registration, and 2 years clinical experience.
The predicted salary is between 18950 - 46897 £ per year.
Benefits
- Staff wellbeing programmes
- 7 weeks annual leave
- Free meals on shift
- Access to funded qualifications
- Free on‑site parking
- Staff reward & recognition
- Training & career development opportunities
- Staff referral programme
- Hours
- Full time
- Salary Range
- Position Overview
The Loddon School is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Clinical Lead to provide expert clinical leadership within our Health Team.
This senior nursing role acts as the principal clinical authority, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, evidence‑based care for children and young people across the organisation.
Working closely with the Health Services Manager, the successful candidate will provide specialist clinical expertise to support operational decision‑making, lead clinical governance and risk management processes, and uphold the highest standards of nursing practice in accordance with the NMC Code.
While this role offers significant clinical leadership responsibilities, it does not include line management duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee clinical governance, medication safety, infection control, care planning, clinical audits, and incident reviews.
- Serve as the clinical liaison with GPs, CAMHS, consultants and other healthcare professionals.
- Support safeguarding processes through clinical expertise.
- Coordinate healthcare provision for pupils with complex needs.
- Deliver clinical training to staff.
- Maintain strong relationships with parents and multidisciplinary teams.
- Lead on‑site health clinics, support admissions and consent processes, manage health records and follow‑up actions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant healthcare legislation and organisational policies.
Qualifications and Experience
- Professional Nursing Qualification, Level 1.
- Current registration with the NMC – preferably RN, Child or Learning Disability.
- Teaching qualification (Education & Training Level 3 Award, or equivalent) or willingness to undertake.
- Minimum of 2 years post‑registration clinical experience at Band 5.
- Evidence of clinical leadership.
- Additional Information
All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK and have 12–18 months or more on their Visa.
We are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and expect all staff to share the same commitment.
Successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check and pre‑employment checks following Safer Recruitment.
We cannot currently offer sponsorship or switch sponsors.
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