Special School Nurse

Job summary

The Special School Nursing Team is a county-wide service made up of nurses and healthcare assistants based within Special Schools. We work across primary and secondary schools in Northamptonshire to ensure children and young people with additional healthcare needs can access their full educational curriculum. We collaborate closely with colleagues in community, acute, social, and educational settings. Our team delivers competency-based training programs to education staff within Special Schools, partnering with schools to meet the needs of the children and young people.

Main duties of the job

This role involves lone working in various settings, and we are looking for a forward-thinking, dynamic nurse to join our team in a permanent position. You will be part of an evolving service, working alongside passionate colleagues who are dedicated to high standards of practice and innovation, with the ability to work autonomously.

As a registered nurse, you will work alongside a senior special school nurse responsible for managing school caseloads. Your role will involve completing holistic nursing assessments, including continence assessments, developing individualized care plans, and conducting risk assessments to support the young person's Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). You will also lead health promotion sessions in school settings for children and young people.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Job responsibilities

In addition, you will provide mentoring to others, including student nurses, and collaborate with various agencies on Early Help Assessments, Child in Need procedures, and safeguarding children and young people, following local procedures in line with Northamptonshire Safeguarding Board guidelines.

You will be responsible for maintaining your professional registration through continued professional development, ensuring high standards of practice are met, and engaging in reflective practice as part of NMC revalidation. Participation in supervision and working groups for the development of practices will also be required.

Person specification

Qualification

Essential

• Child or Learning Disability Nurse

Experience

Essential

• Experience of lone working in community settings
• Experience with children/young people with complex needs

Desirable

• Multi disciplinary working
• Caseload Managment

IT skills

Essential

• Able to use computer systems such as word, excel

Desirable

• System One experience

Driving

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car for work.