Job summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Special School Nursing Service which is part of the Children's Integrated Complex Care Clinical Business Unit in our Inner North West Division. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Special School Nurse who is looking to develop their skills in the largest community healthcare trust in London. The post is based at Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School in Westminster.
The Special School Nursing Team are seeking a Band 6 nurse who is a highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring individual to work within a team supporting children and young people from 4-19 years who have a range of learning disabilities and complex health needs. The nursing team works closely with education and other agencies to ensure the children achieve their full potential in school.
Main duties of the job
You will be an experienced nurse, trained in either children's nursing or learning disability nursing, and have up to date clinical nursing skills to care for children with complex health needs such as epilepsy, enteral feeding, and tracheostomy care. You will have excellent communication skills, be flexible to the needs of the children and the service and have good organisational skills. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding and be confident in delivering training to school staff and carers.
You will be responsible for implementing assessments, management of medical clinics, provision of clinical care, management of medication, safeguarding and support to education staff, parents and students, ensuring a high quality service for children, their parents, adult patients and the professional colleagues involved.
You will be supported in the school by a Special School Nursing Assistant and will be part of a wider team of Special School Nurses from special schools across CLCH, the Children's Community Nursing Team and be supported by The Children's Specialist Nursing Service Manager.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN or RN(Child) or LD
- Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration
- Evidence of post registration education and training
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration education and training School Nursing or Community Nursing /Specialist Practitioner Qualification Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration
Experience
Essential
- Acute paediatric experience, caring for children with complex health needs
- Experience of delivering teaching/training
- Experience of working with students
- Experience of working in a multi-professional team to safeguard children
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Special Needs School
- Experience of Health Promotion/Public Health
- Experience of safeguarding children with special needs
- Experience of immunisation
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of working as a School Nurse or a Children's Community Nurse
Skills
Essential
- High standard of clinical expertise
- Leadership skills and the ability to motivate staff
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Decision making skills
- Good communication skills
- I.T. skills
- Knowledge of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge of Personal Development Planning
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementations
- Knowledge of the purpose and value of Clinical Supervision and support of staff
- Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities
- Knowledge of political issues within the profession and NHS
- Knowledge and understanding of Evidenced Based Care
- Knowledge of the audit process
Desirable
- Ability to communicate through Makaton or BSL
Key Attributes
Essential
- Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN or RN(Child) or LD
- Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration
- Evidence of post registration education and training
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration education and training School Nursing or Community Nursing /Specialist Practitioner Qualification Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration
Experience
Essential
- Acute paediatric experience, caring for children with complex health needs
- Experience of delivering teaching/training
- Experience of working with students
- Experience of working in a multi-professional team to safeguard children
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Special Needs School
- Experience of Health Promotion/Public Health
- Experience of safeguarding children with special needs
- Experience of immunisation
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of working as a School Nurse or a Children's Community Nurse
Skills
Essential
- High standard of clinical expertise
- Leadership skills and the ability to motivate staff
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Decision making skills
- Good communication skills
- I.T. skills
- Knowledge of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge of Personal Development Planning
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementations
- Knowledge of the purpose and value of Clinical Supervision and support of staff
- Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities
- Knowledge of political issues within the profession and NHS
- Knowledge and understanding of Evidenced Based Care
- Knowledge of the audit process
Desirable
- Ability to communicate through Makaton or BSL
Key Attributes
Essential
- Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations.
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).
