Special Needs School Nurse | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Manchester is looking for a committed Registered Children’s Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term role. You will deliver nursing care to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and create tailored care plans. Applicants must be car owners and possess strong communication and leadership skills. This role offers professional development in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a car driver and owner to cover citywide service.
• Experience in delivering evidence-based nursing care.
• Ability to assess, plan, and implement care for children with complex health needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to children with Complex Medical Needs and SEND.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively with teams.
• Create care plans and advocate for vulnerable children.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Leadership skills

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. This is a 12-month fixed-term role working Monday - Friday, 32.5 hours per week, Term-Time only, where you will play a key role in supporting children and young people (CYP) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The applicant needs to be a car driver and owner and be able to cover the citywide service area in Manchester.

Key skills required include excellent communication, organisational, IT, and leadership skills.

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 deliver high-quality care.
3. Assess, plan, and implement care for CYP with complex health needs.
4. Provide specialist health promotion tailored to children with SEND, focusing on improving health outcomes.
5. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support children with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Complex Health Needs.
6. Create care plans and deliver training to school staff, parents, and caregivers to ensure safe school attendance for CYP.
7. Act as an advocate and safeguard vulnerable children.

About MFT: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of over £3bn. We are committed to creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients we serve annually, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond. We foster collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals.

We have implemented a digitally enabled organization to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and innovation through our Electronic Patient Record system, Hive, launched in September 2022.

We are also a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, supporting high-quality research programs. Our Green Plan emphasizes sustainability in healthcare.

At MFT, we promote a culture of inclusion and belonging, offering equal career development opportunities, prioritizing health and wellbeing, and shaping our future together.

For more details on responsibilities and required skills, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section. The ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ provides additional information about the Trust, benefits, and application tips.

Diversity Matters: MFT is committed to promoting equality, celebrating diversity, and eliminating discrimination. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We support applicants with any special requirements during the application process.

This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Jul 2025.