Lead Nurse
Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire
Salary: Band 8a - £56,549 - £63,088 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Are you an experienced, compassionate nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality care to children and young adults with complex needs? We’re looking for a Lead Nurse to join our well-established, dynamic nursing team in a highly rewarding specialist setting.
About Us
At St Elizabeth’s, we’re more than a care and education provider — we’re a thriving, values-led community built on compassion, aspiration, collaboration and joy. Nestled in 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, we support children, young people and adults with epilepsy, learning disabilities, autism, and a range of complex medical needs.
With on-site education, residential care and a multidisciplinary health agency — including specialist nursing, therapies, psychology, and positive behaviour support — we offer a unique, integrated model that supports individuals across every stage of life.
The Role
As Lead Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and delivering expert care for individuals with epilepsy and associated complex health needs. Working closely with our multidisciplinary team, families, and external professionals, you’ll provide both hands-on clinical leadership and mentorship to ensure the nursing team provide the highest standards of care.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and support a multi-skilled nursing team in delivering personalised, holistic care.
- Oversee and monitor care plans, risk assessments, and emergency protocols Act as a clinical expert in epilepsy management and complex needs care.
- Champion safeguarding and promote a culture of safety and excellence.
- Provide training and guidance to staff, families, and caregivers.
- Collaborate with neurologists, therapists, and educators to support individual development and wellbeing.
What We’re Looking For
- NMC registered (Child/Adult/Learning Disability Nurse)
- Significant experience in paediatric/complex care or epilepsy nursing
- Strong leadership, excellent communication, and clinical decision-making skills
- Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
- A supportive, proactive approach to team management and mentorship
Why Join St Elizabeth’s?
- A warm supportive working environment with a strong team ethos
- Ongoing professional development and specialist training
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A beautiful working environment with free on-site parking
How to Apply
If you’re ready to bring your clinical expertise and your heart to a role where you’ll make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis — early applications are strongly encouraged.
Please note: We are not located on a public transport route. Access to personal transport is helpful.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are also a Disability Confident and Investors in People employer.
St Elizabeth’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Apply now! or email recruitment@stelizabeths.org.uk to learn more.