Team Leader - Children & Family Health Teams
Glasgow, Glasgow City Area, G1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Nursing
Mental Health Nurse, Nurse Educator
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 RoleYou need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse to join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Team Leader within Children & Family Health Services. In this key leadership role, you will provide operational management, professional leadership and clinical oversight to a Children & Family Health Team, supporting the delivery of high-quality services for children, young people and families across your local area.
Working within multidisciplinary and multi-agency environments, you will play a vital role in driving service improvement, supporting staff development and ensuring the highest standards of care and safeguarding. As Scotland's largest NHS Board, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde offers excellent opportunities for leadership development, innovation and career progression while making a meaningful difference to the health and well‑being of local communities.
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- Part-time, Permanent
- You will be based at Rowan Park Business Park
- Working Pattern:
Week 1
- Mon & Fri Week 2-Mon,Thurs, Fri
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.
Key Responsibilities- Provide operational leadership and professional management to a Children & Family Health Team within a designated geographical area
- Lead, support and develop team members through supervision, performance management and personal development processes
- Manage resources, workforce deployment and caseload activity to ensure safe, effective and efficient service delivery
- Promote partnership working across health, social care, education and third-sector organisations to improve outcomes for children and families
- Lead and contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, audit and service development activities
- Support the implementation of national and local policies, ensuring compliance with child protection, safeguarding and professional standards
- Deputise for the Service Manager when required and provide leadership support across Children & Family Services
- First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Post-registration qualification in Health Visiting or Public Health Nursing
- Relevant or significant post-registration experience as a Public Health Nurse, Health Visitor or School Nurse
- Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of child protection, safeguarding and relevant legislation relating to children, families and vulnerable individuals
- Leadership and management experience with the ability to lead teams, manage change and support workforce development
- Full driving licence and ability to travel across the service area as required
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.
- 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
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