Job summary
Are you a passionate and motivated nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and complex health Needs? We havean exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse (Band 5) to join our dedicated School Nursing Special Needs Team (SNSN) at Bradford District Care Foundation Trust on a 12-month fixed-term basis.
About Us The SNSN Team is a friendly and child-centered service supporting children and young people attending special schools across Bradford, Keighley, and Brooklands School in Craven. We are an evolving service, committed to ensuring that all children have equal access to high-quality, holistic care within their educational setting.
This is a mobile role, offering flexible working across home, office, and school locations.
Closing- 13th August 2025
Shortlisting- 14th August 2025
Interview- 21st August 2025
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities-Undertake initial health assessments and contribute to care planning-Deliver training to school staff and health promotion activities-Work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams-Participate in safeguarding procedures and care coordination-Support the immunisation programme in special schools-Contribute to service development and engage with children and families through social media and digital platforms
To work as a Staff Nurse within the School Nursing Special Needs team, to provide a safe and effective service for school age children in special schools and the community, in the Bradford, Airedale and Craven Districts, that promotes the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of the child.
The School Nursing Special Needs Team support children and young people from 4-19 years of age to access school safely, who are in a Special Needs school and have complex health and behavioural needs.
To work as a Staff Nurse within the School Nursing Special Needs Service which includes: completing initial health assessments with the family before a child starts school.
To provide school staff training to support children and young people accessing these services.
Writing and updating care plans for students who require them and liaise with other professionals.
To ensure care is clinically effective and of a high standard.
To deliver immunisation campaigns.
To promote the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of the child.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Overview Continued-
About You
We are looking for a Registered Nurse (NMC) with:
Experience working with children and young people with SEND and complex health needsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsIs a team player, flexible, proactive and committed to improving outcomes for childrenEmbraces the Trusts values and team vision for inclusive healthcareA genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children in their educational settings
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust provides award-winning, high-quality mental health, community health, and specialist learning disability services for people of all ages. Our SNSN Team plays a vital role in supporting children with additional health needs to achieve their full potential in a school environment.
Join a team where your work truly matters. Help us support every child to thrive.
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Overview Continued-
About You
We are looking for a Registered Nurse (NMC) with:
Experience working with children and young people with SEND and complex health needsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsIs a team player, flexible, proactive and committed to improving outcomes for childrenEmbraces the Trusts values and team vision for inclusive healthcareA genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children in their educational settings
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust provides award-winning, high-quality mental health, community health, and specialist learning disability services for people of all ages. Our SNSN Team plays a vital role in supporting children with additional health needs to achieve their full potential in a school environment.
Join a team where your work truly matters. Help us support every child to thrive.
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse - all branches
- Current NMC registration
- Driving licence and access to a car, as part of the role
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of children with SEND
- Evidence of safeguarding knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children with SEND or complex health needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse - all branches
- Current NMC registration
- Driving licence and access to a car, as part of the role
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of children with SEND
- Evidence of safeguarding knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children with SEND or complex health 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.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
