Special Needs School Nurse

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Special Needs Nursing Service as a Registered Children’s Nurse, delivering critical care to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Involves comprehensive nursing in schools and communities, with collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. This role promotes health and advocates for vulnerable children within the Manchester area.

Qualifications

• Must be a car driver and owner for covering the service area.
• Experience with children with SEND and complex health needs required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to children with complex medical needs in school and community settings.
• Develop care plans and deliver training to school staff and families.

Skills

Evidence-based nursing care

Health promotion

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Advocacy and safeguarding

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Registered Children’s Nurse to join our forward-thinking Special Needs Nursing Service in Manchester.

Position Details

• 12-month fixed-term role
• 26 hours per week, term-time only
• Supporting children and young people (CYP) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Requirements

• Must be a car driver and owner, able to cover the Manchester citywide service area

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver evidence-based nursing care to children with complex medical needs and SEND in school and community settings
2. Work autonomously and as part of a team to assess, plan, and implement care for CYP with complex health needs
3. Provide health promotion tailored to children with SEND, focusing on improving health outcomes
4. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support children with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Complex Health Needs
5. Develop care plans and deliver training to school staff, parents, and caregivers to ensure safe attendance at school
6. Act as an advocate and safeguard vulnerable children

About MFT

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.6bn, creating an integrated health & social care system for over 1 million patients annually. We bring together 10 hospitals & community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, fostering collaborative working and transformation.

Our organisation is digitally enabled, with systems like Hive, our Electronic Patient Record launched in September 2022, aimed at improving clinical quality, patient and staff experience, and operational effectiveness.

We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, supporting high-quality research, and committed to sustainability through our Green Plan.

At MFT, we promote a culture of inclusion and belonging, offering equal opportunities for career development, and prioritising health and wellbeing.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Emma Millerchip
• Job Title: Team Leader - Special Needs Nursing Service
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Alternatively, contact Soraya Begum, Head of Service, Children’s Community Nursing Service (Complex):

• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]