Special School Nurse - Band 5
Term Time Only 30 hours per week term time only
Recent investment in the special school nursing provision in our service has created several opportunities for Children’s Nurses or Learning Disability Nurses. We are looking for an experienced nurse who have a passion for working with children with complex health needs supporting them to access their education. This post is particularly attractive to someone who requires a flexible working arrangement and would like to work term time only. The role is a valuable opportunity to be part of an experienced team, to develop your professional expertise and make a difference where it matters.
We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to be part of a warm and friendly team. They will be supported in the role by clinical leads, a clinical education team and clinical nurse specialists as well as the operational management and medical teams. The service received an overall rating of Good by the CQC and an Outstanding for care and compassion of which we are rightly proud.
Responsibilities
The post holder will deliver a wide range of clinical care to pupils during the school day. Team working and especially experience in multi-agency working is essential as the post will also involve working with education and social care to provide holistic care to CYP on the caseload. The successful candidate will have good communication skills, be a team player whilst being able to work autonomously when required. A sense of fun and creativity are also valuable traits. In return we can offer an opportunity to work with some amazing CYP and committed staff teams in an inspiring environment where the focus is supporting CYP to achieve to their full potential.
Qualifications
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse with excellent organisational, personal and clinical skills. A good working knowledge of SEND and safeguarding are also key. The role will involve training and supporting carers.
Benefits
* generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
* excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
* salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
* discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
* wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
* staff networks and support group
We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Mar 2026
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