Bank Special School Nurse

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare service in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated nurse to manage and deliver effective care to children with complex health needs in Special Schools. The role includes training support staff, assessing health needs, and ensuring high standards of medical care. An ideal candidate will possess a nursing qualification and relevant experience in pediatric care. Competitive benefits and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Career development support

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing health needs of children.
• Ability to manage nursing care in a school setting.
• Skilled in training support staff and care workers.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage nursing care for children with complex needs.
• Train and evaluate staff competency in healthcare delivery.
• Organize day-to-day nursing service in schools.

Skills

Clinical Nursing Skills

Training and Development

Patient Assessment

Team Management

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Role 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. 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.

About CLCH

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH). At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston - as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart. Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace. Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Equality and Diversity Statement

• 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.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive.

Simply let us know how we can support you. Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk.

Benefits

• 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.

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits