Community Staff Nurse - Special School Nursing
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Job Summary
Due to additional funding, there is an exciting opportunity to expand the already well-established Special school and complex needs nursing team in Redbridge.
Job Summary
Due to additional funding, there is an exciting opportunity to expand the already well-established Special school and complex needs nursing team in Redbridge.
We are looking for registered Paediatric nurses, who will work as a member of the Specialist School Nursing Team, supporting a defined caseload of children and young people aged 3-19 years with complex healthcare needs and disabilities within the community and school settings. You will assess, manage, plan and deliver care, being professionally and legally accountable
The post holder will work in schools, with children with a range of learning disabilities and complex health needs, in partnership with other professionals and agencies in order to meet identified care needs. The nursing team establish and maintain effective communication, working closely with parents and carers, education and other agencies to ensure the children achieve their full potential in school.
If you enjoy caring for children with complex needs of all ages, in a growing and dynamic team, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.
They Are:
* We are kind.
* We are respectful.
* We work together with our communities.
These three values help us tostrive to provide the best care by the best people.
Main duties of the job
To assist and facilitate a flexible team approach in meeting the health needs of the local school age population working with members of the team to identify areas of service development which meet identified needs and government.
To enable the team to develop and adapt to meet future health needs.
Working in the education setting, training and supporting non-medical staff to perform the
day to day needs of the children
Continence assessments and reviews.
To encourage and facilitate the team to be reflective practitioners and to deliver effective research and evidence-based services.
To support the team to work towards achieving the service and clinical governance targets.
To co-ordinate holistic and equality of care in the provision of services to the school age population.
To build alliances, to achieve health gain as a key contact with the GP's, primary care practitioners and other allied statutory and voluntary agencies regarding issues relating to the team or the service they provide.
To actively maintain and increase knowledge base and to develop the special school and complex needs nursing service through evidence-based practice.
To undertake mandatory training as required.
To assist and facilitate a flexible team approach in meeting the health needs of the local school age population working with members of the team to identify areas of service development which meet identified needs and government.
About Us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941) pro rata for part time staff.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system
Details
Date posted
20 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
395-RR078-25
Job locations
Redbridge child development centre
The Grove
Romford
RM6 4XH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Working in the education setting, training and supporting non-medical staff to perform the
day to day needs of the children
Continence assessments and reviews.
To build alliances, to achieve health gain as a key contact with the GPs, primary care practitioners and other allied statutory and voluntary agencies regarding issues relating to the team or the service they provide.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Working in the education setting, training and supporting non-medical staff to perform the
day to day needs of the children
Continence assessments and reviews.
To build alliances, to achieve health gain as a key contact with the GPs, primary care practitioners and other allied statutory and voluntary agencies regarding issues relating to the team or the service they provide.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Registered Paediatric nurse with current NMC registration
* Evidence of working with Children and Young People with additional/complex health needs
* Collaborative working with children and their families
Desirable
* Working within the community setting, within a school nursing team or Children's Setting
Knowledge
Essential
* An awareness of NHS priorities
* Aware of own abilities and be able to carry out clinical role without continuous direct supervision
* To understand, identify and act upon changing clinical needs of children
Skills
Essential
* Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Essential
* Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Redbridge child development centre
The Grove
Romford
RM6 4XH
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Redbridge child development centre
The Grove
Romford
RM6 4XH
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
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