Community Children’s Nurse (Special Schools)

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A Welsh health service provider is seeking a Community Children’s Nurse to care for children with complex health needs within Special Schools. The role involves planning training, supporting team staff, and maintaining high standards of care. Candidates should have UK NMC Registration and experience in child health. This position offers a salary range of £31,516 to £38,364 pro rata (term time) and provides opportunities for collaboration in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Post registration experience in Child Health and Wellbeing.
• Experience with children having additional/complex needs.
• Experience in community or school settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to children in a Special School.
• Plan and deliver training packages.
• Support health and MDT clinics in the school environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Motivated and reliable

Team collaboration

Education

UK NMC Registration

Good theoretical and practical knowledge in Child Health and Wellbeing

Job description

Community Children’s Nurse (Special Schools)

The closing date is 23 December 2025

Do you have a passion for working with children with additional and complex health needs and are looking to develop your knowledge and skills in this field? If so we currently have a band 5 vacancy to work in one of our Special Schools in Cwm Taf Morgannwg.

The post holder will provide nursing care to children and young people who have additional/complex needs within a Special School or Observation Unit within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and will work within clearly defined occupational policies, codes of practice and professional guidelines.

We would consider rotation within the Community Children’s Nursing Team.

Main duties of the job

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; while the candidate does not need to have skills in Welsh, we’ll consider it an advantage when short‑listing. The requirement is Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above speaking and listening skills; Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

The postholder will work within clearly defined occupational policy, codes of practice and professional guidelines and will be part of the Children’s Community Nursing Team. The post is based in Heronsbridge Special School and is term‑time only.

The post holder will be responsible for the planning and delivery of training packages within the school and provide ongoing support, training and supervision for a team of health care support workers and learning support assistants. They will also support the Health and MDT clinics held within the school environment.

We are looking for someone who is able to work autonomously, is motivated, reliable, innovative, but also enjoys working as part of a team.

Working collaboratively with other agencies is essential; excellent communication skills are required.

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training will be provided.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’ largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

CTM 2030 Strategy: Our Health, Our Future – focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you will find a welcoming, team‑oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Registration

• UK NMC Registration

Qualifications/Knowledge

• Good underpinning theoretical and practical knowledge in Child Health and Wellbeing
• Knowledge of the 1-3 year plan for Children and Young People (IMTP)

Experience

• Post registration experience in Child Health and Wellbeing
• Experience of working with children with additional/complex needs
• Experience of working in community or school setting

Welsh Language Skills

• Welsh Skills Desirable (Level 3/B2 or above)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

£31,516 to £38,364 a year, pro rata (term time)