Ventilation Service Team Leader - Paediatric Home Ventilation Service

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

The Paediatric Home Ventilation Service at NHSGGC supports children with complex healthcare needs to live safely at home with their families while receiving specialist long-term ventilatory care. As Ventilation Service Team Leader, you will play a key role in delivering and developing a high-quality, family-centred service across hospital, home, school and community settings. Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will lead the coordination of individual care packages, support staff development and provide expert clinical guidance. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families while building your leadership career within one of Scotland's largest and most progressive healthcare organisations.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time permanent, x2 positions available
• You will be based at The Royal Hospital for Children
• Working Pattern: 08:30 am - 16:30 pm
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage high-quality care packages for children requiring long-term ventilatory support across hospital and community settings
• Lead, support and develop teams of Ventilation Support Workers, ensuring safe and effective care delivery
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans in partnership with children, families and carers
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, external agencies, schools and community services to deliver seamless care
• Undertake risk assessments and ensure safe care environments within homes, schools and nursery settings
• Support service development, quality improvement initiatives and Clinical Governance standards
• Provide practical, emotional and educational support to staff, children and families while promoting dignity, wellbeing and positive outcomes
  
  

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Children's Nurse with current registration on the relevant part of the NMC register
• Relevant and significant experience within paediatric long-term ventilation or caring for children with complex healthcare needs
• Demonstrable clinical leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support and develop others
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across multiple care settings
• Understanding of Clinical Governance, risk management and quality improvement principles
• Proficient IT skills and the ability to utilise electronic systems and digital communication tools effectively
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to support travel across community locations
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Elspeth Jardine, Ventilation Service Coordinator, on 07966 946548 or elspeth.jardine@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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