Bank Special School Nurse

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide comprehensive care to children with complex health needs in special schools. The role involves assessing health needs, organizing nursing services, and leading training for support staff. Candidates must have relevant nursing qualifications and experience working with children. The position offers flexible working options and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

A comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Experience caring for children with complex health needs.
• Evidence of post-registration education and training.
• Experience of working with multi-professional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess the health needs of children in special schools.
• Organise nursing services for children with complex needs.
• Deliver training to staff members on health care delivery.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

RSCN or RN(Child) or LD

Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration

Job description

Overview

To work as part of the Special School Nursing Team taking overall responsibility for the assessment, provision, management and evaluation of evidenced based nursing care to children in the Special Schools. To work as part of the Special School Nursing team, to provide day to day management of the care worker staff, equipment and clinical resources in the schools, in line with professional standards and quality of care. To take responsibility for training relevant support staff and care worker staff, in line with agreed competency based training packages. To provide clinical input to the school management boards for school-wide issues.

Main duties of the job

• To assess the health needs of children and school community, agree individual and school health plans and deliver these through multidisciplinary partnerships.
• To organise the day to day Special School Nursing Service to children with complex health needs at the Special Needs Schools.
• To provide skilled, effective, evidenced based nursing care for children with complex care needs including technology dependent children.
• To participate in direct clinical input to ensure appropriate nursing and screening interventions. To promote the optimum use of available resources and to secure the highest standards of care to both primary and secondary age children.
• To provide information and support to facilitate the child’s and family’s own choices with regards to nursing care.
• To administer medication as prescribed and ensure safe storage of medicines in accordance to CLCH policy in Special Schools where nurses are based.
• To deliver and manage training needs of school and health staff in the delivery of health care to children in the school, through the agreed competency based training packages, including assessment and sign off of competency of staff members.
• To manage the provision of continence products to children and young people in the school, working alongside the Care Workers.
• To ensure safe handling of body fluids and contaminated sharps in personal practice and within the team.

Working for our organisation

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

Person specification

Education/Qualification

Essential criteria

• RSCN or RN(Child) or LD
• Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration
• Evidence of post registration education and training

Desirable criteria

• School Nursing or Community Nursing /Specialist Practitioner Qualification

Experience Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 and Knowledge Essential criteria

• High standard of clinical expertise
• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate staff
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of the purpose and value of Clinical Supervision and support of staff
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementations
• Knowledge of Personal Development Planning
• Knowledge of political issues within the profession and NHS
• Knowledge and understanding of Evidenced Based Care

Desirable criteria

• Ability to communicate through Makaton or BSL
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close before the advertised date. Please apply promptly if you meet the Person Specification.

Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted.

Interview details will be emailed after the closing date—please check your email regularly.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.