Community Staff Nurse - Special School Nursing | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking registered Paediatric nurses to join their Specialist School Nursing Team in Romford. The role involves supporting children aged 3–19 years with complex healthcare needs, working collaboratively with education and healthcare professionals. The position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow within a dynamic team. Successful applicants will enjoy a High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of their salary.

Benefits

High-Cost Area Supplement

Comprehensive induction program

Qualifications

• Registered Paediatric nurse with experience in handling complex health needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various educational and health professionals.
• Experience in providing care to children aged 3–19 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meeting the health needs of the school-age population.
• Train non-medical staff for day-to-day needs of children.
• Coordinate holistic care in collaboration with GPs and other agencies.

Skills

Paediatric nursing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

Overview

Due to additional funding, there is an opportunity to expand the Special school and complex needs nursing team in Redbridge. We are looking for registered Paediatric nurses who will work as a member of the Specialist School Nursing Team, supporting a defined caseload of children and young people aged 3–19 years with complex healthcare needs and disabilities within the community and school settings. You will assess, manage, plan and deliver care, being professionally and legally accountable.

The post holder will work in schools with children with a range of learning disabilities and complex health needs, in partnership with other professionals and agencies to meet identified care needs. The nursing team establishes and maintains effective communication, working closely with parents and carers, education and other agencies to help children achieve their full potential in school.

If you enjoy caring for children with complex needs of all ages, in a growing and dynamic team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Values

Our Values 2025 - 2030

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

These values help us strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Role purpose and duties

• Assist and facilitate a flexible team approach in meeting the health needs of the local school age population, identifying areas of service development that meet identified needs and government requirements.
• Enable the team to develop and adapt to meet future health needs.
• Work in the education setting, training and supporting non-medical staff to perform the day-to-day needs of the children.
• Continence assessments and reviews.
• Encourage and facilitate the team to be reflective practitioners and to deliver effective research and evidence-based services.
• Support the team to work towards achieving service and clinical governance targets.
• Coordinate holistic and equal care in the provision of services to the school age population.
• Build alliances to achieve health gain as a key contact with GPs, primary care practitioners and other allied statutory and voluntary agencies regarding issues relating to the team or the service provided.
• Actively maintain and increase knowledge base and develop the special school and complex needs nursing service through evidence-based practice.
• Undertake mandatory training as required.
• Continue to develop the flexible team approach in meeting the health needs of the local school age population in collaboration with team members.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT places significant importance on properly welcoming and inducting new starters. All new starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory and systems training and equipment allocation. New starters will have opportunities to meet the executive team, senior managers and attend drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. Induction is held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary period

This post is subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High-Cost Area Supplement

This post attracts a High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum £4,714 and maximum £5,941) pro rata for part-time staff.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, the application may be rejected because this document is an important part of the assessment process. Applicants may seek appropriate support with applications for declared disabilities.

This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Nov 2025