Special Need School Nurse
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The closing date is 14 January 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 to join The Special Needs School Nursing service in Trafford. This is an exciting time to join our ever growing service to support CYP with complex health needs and specialists in SEND as we drive the service forward.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of the patient group and will have experience in working independently and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for ensuring high quality evidence-based care is delivered to children. Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills and the ability to work effectively are essential to the job. To deliver training to partner agencies and deliver health promotion tailored to the SEND CYP
The service is committed to the continuing professional development of its staff, whilst supporting children's outcomes with a high level of patient/family satisfaction.
You must have a full driving license and be a car user to be able to support the service.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Sick Children's Nurse (RN (Child) / RSCN)
* Two years post registration experience.
* Preparation for Mentorship
* Evidence of post registration professional development.
Skills/knowledge and understanding
* Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the health and nursing needs of children and young people, including complex behavioural, social and emotional needs.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Knowledge of current health promotion targets.
* Ability to work independently and as part of multi-disciplinary team.
* Knowledge of vulnerable children and young people and child protection issues.
* Experience of working with children with autistic spectrum conditions and complex behavioural difficulties.
* Knowledge of factors which increase disabled children's vulnerability.
Experience
* Experience of working with children and young people with complex medical needs, learning disabilities and complex behaviours.
* Experience of working with children and young people in community.
Other relevant criteria
* Car owner/driver Ability to work flexibly
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.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum (pro rata)
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