About this role
Job summary
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.
The Healthy Child Programme Lead (team coordinator) is a registered SCPHN who provides strategic, operational and clinical leadership for the delivery of the 5 to 19 Healthy Child Programme across East Sussex.
The post holder will lead and support multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based services that improve health outcomes, reduce health inequalities and safeguard children and young people. Working in partnership with schools, families, communities and system partners, the HCP Lead will ensure services are responsive to local needs and aligned with national and local priorities. The role promotes continuous service improvement, professional excellence and integrated working across health, education and social care.
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the leadership team who lead the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme for children and young people aged 5to 19 years, ensuring services are safe, effective, evidence-based and aligned with local and national priorities.
They will provide clinical,professional and operational leadership to school health teams, supporting staff development through supervision, appraisal, coaching and mentorship.
The post holder is responsible for monitoring service performance, managing resources and budgets, leading quality improvementand service development initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding, governance and professional standards.
Working collaborativelywith schools, families and multi-agency partners, the post holder will develop integrated approaches to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities, while using data and service intelligence to inform decision-making, drive continuous improvement and meet organisational and statutory objectives.
About us
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.
Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.
We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.
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As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
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Person Specification
Qualifications, Training and Experience Essential
You'll need to have a Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject i.e. Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Registered healthcare professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Proven ability to work effectively within your area of practice, supported by relevant experience. As well as managing complex caseloads and supporting/ mentoring others. Experience of managing complex caseloads and supporting/mentoring others.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
You'll need have sound communication skills in order to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing. You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases. You will need to be able to work well under pressure and be able to organise your own work. Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage as well as an understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance. You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks.
Working Environment Essential
Tact and sensitivity to manage distressing situations, including contact with vulnerable, violent or aggressive patients. Full valid UK driving licence (or eligible EU licence) and ability to travel independently
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address East Sussex
Polegate
BN26 6QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)