Job summary
Interview will be held on 22nd July 2025
Are you ready to take the next rewarding step in your nursing career?Are you seeking a role that offers a flexible, term-time only schedule (Monday to Friday) with the added benefit of High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS)? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
We are excited to offer a new opportunity within our expanding team for aSpecialist School Nurse. This role is ideal for a passionate and dedicated professional who is committed to supporting children and young people (CYP) with complex needs and learning disabilities.
As part of our friendly and skilled community-based team, you will deliver high-quality nursing care to CYP across East Berkshire. Based primarily atKennel Lane School in Bracknell, you will play a key role in providing a seamless and compassionate service to children, young people and their families.
This is a part time position with the ability to offer flexible working between the core hours of 08:00-17:00, Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
* Lead the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with the Community Children's Nursing (CCN) Team.
* Deliver training, mentoring and care planning for staff nurses, nursery nurses, support workers and school staff using competency-based training packages.
* Develop and maintain individualised care plans for pupils.
* Work closely with safeguarding and children-in-care teams, contributing to reports and attending relevant meetings.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services
* Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
* Flexible working options to support work-life balance
* 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities
* 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
* Free parking across Trust sites
Details Date posted
03 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum, pro rata ( Incl of HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
371-CFS526-A
Job locations
Childrens Community Nursing East, Kennel Lane School
Bracknell
RG42 2EX
Job description Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
* NMC-registeredChildrens Nurse, Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing), or Learning Disabilities Nurse.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage complex situations and liaise effectively with school communities and external agencies.
* Proven ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and use your initiative.
* Afull UK driving licenceand access to a vehicle for work purposes.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Kirsty Dobson on 07825 976133 or email: kirsty.dobson@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
* NMC-registeredChildrens Nurse, Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing), or Learning Disabilities Nurse.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage complex situations and liaise effectively with school communities and external agencies.
* Proven ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and use your initiative.
* Afull UK driving licenceand access to a vehicle for work purposes.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Kirsty Dobson on 07825 976133 or email: kirsty.dobson@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential
* NMC Registered Children's, SCPHN or Learning Disability Nursing qualification
Continuous Professional Development Essential
* Experience of continuous professional development
Previous Experience Essential
* Proven experience in working with children and young people who have complex health needs and an associated learning disability
* Safeguarding knowledge and experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential
* Paediatric clinical skills, e.g. management of gastrostomies
* High standard of clinical work
* Able to manage own caseload
* Effective time management skills and able to prioritise workload
* Able to manage junior staff and students
* Good understanding of IT skills
* Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
* Excellent written communication skills
* Ability to assist and motivate others
* Good record keeping (in line with professional guidance).
* Excellent verbal communication skills incorporating communication with children\young people and their carers.
* Approachable, confident, empathetic, trustworthy, passionate about delivery of high quality nursing care.
Additional Requirements Essential
* Have the ability to travel around the geographical area to meet the business needs.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential
* NMC Registered Children's, SCPHN or Learning Disability Nursing qualification
Continuous Professional Development Essential
* Experience of continuous professional development
Previous Experience Essential
* Proven experience in working with children and young people who have complex health needs and an associated learning disability
* Safeguarding knowledge and experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential
* Paediatric clinical skills, e.g. management of gastrostomies
* High standard of clinical work
* Able to manage own caseload
* Effective time management skills and able to prioritise workload
* Able to manage junior staff and students
* Good understanding of IT skills
* Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
* Excellent written communication skills
* Ability to assist and motivate others
* Good record keeping (in line with professional guidance).
* Excellent verbal communication skills incorporating communication with children\young people and their carers.
* Approachable, confident, empathetic, trustworthy, passionate about delivery of high quality nursing care.
Additional Requirements Essential
* Have the ability to travel around the geographical area to meet the business needs.
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
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Childrens Community Nursing East, Kennel Lane School
Bracknell
RG42 2EX
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Childrens Community Nursing East, Kennel Lane School
Bracknell
RG42 2EX
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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