Overview
Special School Nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for children and young people with a range of disabilities within a Special School in the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Responsibilities
* Assess and plan the care for children with complex health needs.
* Provide skilled nursing support to enable children to access educational opportunities.
* Deliver health education and promotion, addressing physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
* Offer training and support to education, social work and nursing staff tailored to each child.
* Provide evidence‑based preventative interventions and specialist care packages.
* Identify social care needs and safeguard children from abuse.
* Ensure children receive national immunisation programmes.
* Organise and co‑ordinate clinics with visiting consultants and dietitians.
* Support health promotion initiatives formally and informally, including smoking cessation and lifestyle advice.
* Manage own workload and maintain a diary of day‑to‑day activities.
* Receive supervision and support from the Senior Special School Nurse and Team Lead.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Registered Nurse with NVQ Level 5 in Nursing or equivalent.
* Experience working with children and young people with complex needs.
* Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
* Strong communication and multi‑disciplinary teamwork skills.
* Willingness to undertake DBS checks and CQC statutory requirements.
* Applicants who meet Fit and Proper Person Requirements will be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.
* Military and disability candidates are eligible under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme.
Additional Information
Applicants with a disability or those in the Armed Forces will be considered under the Trust’s interview guarantee scheme. If reasonable adjustments are required for an interview please contact the HR Recruitment Team at 0191 203 1415 (option 2). All successful applicants pay for their own DBS checks through a salary deduction.
EEO & Diversity Statement
We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and invite applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBT+, disabled and other under‑represented groups. We are a Disability Confident Employer and Stonewall Diversity Champion. All suitable applicants will be considered without discrimination.
Certificate of Sponsorship
The Trust holds a sponsor licence. Eligible applicants may be considered for Skilled Worker visas. Visa costs are the applicant’s responsibility.
Benefits
* Extensive staff health & well‑being programme.
* Access to the specialist Wellbeing Hub.
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Lease‑car and home electronics scheme (qualifying criteria apply).
* Salary sacrifice savings scheme with Northumberland Community Bank.
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