Special School Nurse - Band 5 | Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider is looking for a Special School Nurse to join their team in Coventry. This part-time position focuses on delivering clinical care to children with complex health needs in special schools. Ideal candidates should have strong organisational skills and experience in working with children with disabilities. The role offers flexible term-time working and excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children with complex health needs.
• Experience in training and supporting carers.
• Ability to deliver a wide range of clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Support and train carers during the school day.
• Deliver clinical care to pupils.
• Work collaboratively with education and social care.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent personal skills

Clinical skills

Knowledge of SEND and safeguarding

Job description

Special School Nurse - Band 5, Term Time Only, 23.5 hours per week.

Recent investment in the special school nursing provision in our service has created several opportunities for Children’s Nurses or Learning Disability Nurses. We are looking for an experienced nurse who has a passion for working with children with complex health needs, supporting them to access their education.

Role Overview

This post is particularly attractive to someone who requires a flexible working arrangement and would like to work term time only. The role is a valuable opportunity to be part of an experienced team, to develop your professional expertise, and make a difference where it matters.

The post offers excellent opportunities to care for children with a wide range of physical and learning disabilities who have complex physical health needs, attending five special schools in Coventry. We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse with excellent organisational, personal, and clinical skills. A good working knowledge of SEND and safeguarding are also key.

Responsibilities

The post will involve training and supporting carers, as well as delivering a wide range of clinical care to pupils during the school day. Team working and especially experience in multi-agency working is essential, as the post will also involve working with education and social care to provide holistic care to children and young people on the caseload.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• Excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching, and mentoring
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership, and more
• Discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• Wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline, and more
• Staff networks and support groups

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and respect.