Clinical Nurse Specialist Special Schools | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is looking for a nursing expert to lead a specialist nursing service for children and young people. This role involves providing clinical expertise, education, and support across various educational settings. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality care. The position comes with a substantial High Cost Area Supplement and requires a nursing degree.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Comprehensive induction program

Opportunity for continuous development

Qualifications

• Ability to lead the development and implementation of a specialist nursing service.
• Capable of providing education and support to staff and families.
• Experience working in schools or with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) populations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinical and professional standards according to Trust policies.
• Act as the contact point for children and young people in various educational settings.
• Support high-quality, holistic, patient-centered care.

Skills

Advanced clinical knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Overview

Working in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holder will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a seamless specialist nursing service, ensuring children and young people receive the highest standards of clinical care.

As a nursing expert, the post holder will demonstrate advanced knowledge and clinical expertise within the specialist service, providing advice, education and support to staff, children and young people, and their families and carers. Care will be delivered across schools, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) units, and Additionally Resourced Provisions (ARPs) within mainstream schools.

Responsibilities

• Take professional responsibility for maintaining clinical and professional standards in line with Trust policies, values, NMC Code of Practice, and relevant national guidance.
• Act as a key point of contact for children and young people in schools, special schools, SEND units and ARPs, offering assessment, advice, and information to families, carers and staff.
• Support the delivery of high-quality, holistic, patient-centred care, contributing to staff development through education, training, role modelling and supervision.
• Lead and co-ordinate aspects of care, manage team performance, and act as a role model, reporting to th Clinical Lead Nurse.
• Undertake and support audit activity to monitor and improve clinical standards and outcomes.
• Teach, mentor and supervise colleagues, trainees and students, promoting professionalism and Trust values.

Values

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers, we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Starting with Us

NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941p.a. pro rata for part time).

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.

Use of AI

Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.

This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025