Special School Nurse - Northallerton

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 29 April 2025

Job summary

Are you interested in working 9-5 Mon-Fri, no weekends, no bank holidays?

Would you like to work with a team of colleagues, who are passionate about the health outcomes of children & young people in our community?

Are you enthusiastic & motivated to make a difference in your job?

If so, we might be just what you are looking for.

The post is to deliver care to CYP in schools in the Northallerton area.

Give us a call for an informal chat or to find out more.

Main duties of the job

A Special School nurse working within the Specialist Children's Services team providing high quality, evidence based care to children with complex learning and health needs.

The post-holder will have responsibility for a clinical caseload of children and young people (CYP), who are attending the three special schools in the area.

The Special School nurse works closely with children and young people, parents/ carers, school staff and other professionals, to ensure that the assessed health needs are met and CYP are enabled to access education and able to reach their full potential, whilst in this setting. To deliver training (e.g. epilepsy, medicines management, tracheostomy care, gastrostomy care, VNS) and assess competencies of school and other staff who are involved in the CYP's care.

This role also involves supporting the process of review health assessments for looked after children who are attending the special schools.

The post-holder will contribute towards the continual development of Specialist Children's Services and ensure high standards of clinical practice are maintained and monitored.

To work with partnership agencies to provide integrated children's services in line with current policy and best practice.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-2057R

Job locations

Northallerton Child Development Centre

Brompton Road

Northallerton

DL6 1EA

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Sheryl Haley on sheryl.haley@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Application & interview

Essential

Registered nurse in learning disabilities or Registered nurse child branch or Registered sick children's nurse or Registered Nurse
Experience working with children who have complex and severe learning disability.
Good understanding of the role of multidisciplinary team work with children with complex needs
Good standard range of clinical skills
Ability to time manage and prioritise workload

Desirable

Experience working within a mainstream/specialist education setting.
Mentorship qualification for students.
Experience of education health and care plans.
Experience working within the community setting.

Person Specification

Application & interview

Essential

Registered nurse in learning disabilities or Registered nurse child branch or Registered sick children's nurse or Registered Nurse
Experience working with children who have complex and severe learning disability.
Good understanding of the role of multidisciplinary team work with children with complex needs
Good standard range of clinical skills
Ability to time manage and prioritise workload

Desirable

Experience working within a mainstream/specialist education setting.
Mentorship qualification for students.
Experience of education health and care plans.
Experience working within the community setting.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).