Special School Nurse — Training & Competency Lead

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; New Ash Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Special Schools Nurse (Band 5) to support health needs in educational settings. You will train school staff, assess competency, and maintain governance records.

The role requires IT proficiency and the ability to present to varied audiences, from one-to-one to whole-school sessions. The post is term-time only and offers opportunities for professional development, with potential integration changes following NHS restructuring in Oct 2026.

Qualifications

• Empathy for children with profound and multiple disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to deliver training and assess competency in staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach large staff groups (approx. 200) and 1:1 or small group sessions.
• Competency assess staff and assess training needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and deliver PowerPoint presentations.

Skills

Empathy for children with complexNeeds

Strong communication

Training delivery

Clinical assessment

Group training in school settings

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Excel

Job description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Special Schools Nurse (Band 5) to support health needs in educational settings. You will train school staff, assess competency, and maintain governance records.

The role requires IT proficiency and the ability to present to varied audiences, from one-to-one to whole-school sessions. The post is term-time only and offers opportunities for professional development, with potential integration changes following NHS restructuring in Oct 2026.