Special School Nurse

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 28 April 2025

Job summary

Full time

Primary base: Kimberworth Place

In Rotherham there are several inclusive special schools dedicated to providing outstanding education and support for children and young people with complex health needs. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Special School Nurse to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have excellent clinical skills, leadership experience, and a commitment to providing high-quality care in a special education setting.

Role Overview:

As the Senior Special School Nurse, you will take the lead in providing skilled nursing interventions for students with a variety of complex health conditions. You will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating individual care plans, ensuring they are regularly updated, and collaborating closely with medical staff, allied health professionals, and families. You will also provide clinical support, training, and advice to staff, while taking a lead role in child protection for the students in our care.

What We Offer:

A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with complex health needs.

Main duties of the job

Provide skilled nursing care for children and young people with complex health needs within a special education setting.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans for children and young people, ensuring they are regularly updated and reviewed.
Monitor the response of young people to therapy interventions, ensuring relevant medical information is effectively communicated to medical staff, allied health professionals, and families as necessary.
Take a lead role in child protection for students in this high-risk group, ensuring appropriate actions and safeguarding measures are followed.
Undertake "train the trainer" training to cascade knowledge, skills, and assess competence within the team.
Offer clinical support, advice, and training to staff in schools to enhance care delivery for students.
Safely and appropriately use moving and handling/postural management equipment such as wheelchairs, hoists, bathing aids, electronic profiling beds, and feeding pumps.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-03-046b

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in multi-disciplinary team
Experience of teaching others.
Experience of working with children and young people in the community setting.
Experience of working with children and young people with complex and disability

Qualifications

Essential

Registered General Nurse, Learning Disability, Childrens Nurse (RSCN/RCN)
Member of relevant professional body (NMC)
Evidence of continuous professional development
Willingness to undertake further education in relation to Childrens community nursing

Desirable

Holds a degree in a relevant health related subject

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates an awareness of school nursing, the public health agenda.
Knowledge of clinical governance and quality issues
Demonstrates an understanding of SEND and EHC process.
Knowledge of local, regional and national policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to Paediatric nursing and community care
Knowledge of autonomous practice and the challenges it presents
NMC code of professional conduct.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in multi-disciplinary team
Experience of teaching others.
Experience of working with children and young people in the community setting.
Experience of working with children and young people with complex and disability

Qualifications

Essential

Registered General Nurse, Learning Disability, Childrens Nurse (RSCN/RCN)
Member of relevant professional body (NMC)
Evidence of continuous professional development
Willingness to undertake further education in relation to Childrens community nursing

Desirable

Holds a degree in a relevant health related subject

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates an awareness of school nursing, the public health agenda.
Knowledge of clinical governance and quality issues
Demonstrates an understanding of SEND and EHC process.
Knowledge of local, regional and national policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to Paediatric nursing and community care
Knowledge of autonomous practice and the challenges it presents
NMC code of professional conduct.

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.