Band 5 Special School Nurse

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated children's nurse to join their team. The successful candidate will provide specialist nursing care in a school environment, working with children with disabilities and additional health problems. You will be responsible for assessments, clinical care, and collaborating with educational staff. Candidates should have proven clinical experience and excellent communication skills. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young people.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed children's nurses.
• Proven clinical experience with children.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care to children in special schools.
• Work autonomously following guidelines.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care needs.

Skills

Clinical experience

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Understanding of health needs for children with disabilities

Job description

3 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants

Would you like an opportunity to join a community based nursing team? This post will involve working across the city-wide special school nursing service, implementing and delivering specialist nursing care in a special school environment. The successful candidate will be required to carry out assessments; provide both planned and responsive clinical care; and ensure that local safeguarding policies are adhered to.

They will act as a role model for the Band 5 Special School Nurses and Enteral Feeding Assistants, support education staff, and offer advice and support to parents and pupils.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic, committed children’s nurses with proven clinical experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage their time effectively. An understanding of the needs of children and young people with disability and/or additional health problems is essential.

Responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of a team to provide health care and promote the health and welfare of children attending special schools, while respecting their individual rights and personal dignity.

The post holder will work autonomously within their sphere of professional practice, following team and service guidelines and objectives. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care needs in line with the core offer of service; taking charge of a designated area in the absence of the Band 6 Special School Nurse; and supporting the teaching of competencies to nursing and education staff.

• Assessment and review
• Hands‑on clinical care
• Key worker and signposting, including transition
• Training and supervision
• General role in optimising long‑term health and lifestyles

Qualifications

Enthusiastic and committed children's nurses with proven clinical experience, excellent communication skills, the ability to manage time effectively, and an understanding of the needs of children and young people with disability or additional health problems.

About Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) employs over 5000 staff across Birmingham and the West Midlands, providing a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. We deliver more than 100 clinical services in homes, health centres, clinics, and inpatient facilities, servicing children, young people, parents, families, adults, and community members. Our services include two community hospitals, specialist care for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We are committed to integrated, personalised care rooted in local communities.

Contact

For further details please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For informal visits contact:

Thangila Miah, Office Manager

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