Specialist Health Visitor/School Nurse - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Cornwall Council; Truro; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Truro seeks experienced professionals for the Clinical Practice Team. You will lead clinical efforts in Public Health Nursing for children with special educational needs and disabilities. The role offers flexibility, leadership opportunities, and continuous professional development. Responsibilities include managing clinical advice, developing partnerships, and advocating for vulnerable families. A Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification is essential for successes in this role.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Employee health and wellbeing programme

Employee benefits scheme for discounts

Qualifications

• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification in Health Visiting or School Nursing.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Passion for service improvement and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for support and assessment of children with SEND.
• Develop referral pathways in collaboration with teams.
• Manage a small caseload for families needing extra support.
• Champion quality improvement through audits and research.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Commitment to safeguarding

Experience with SEND families

Education

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification

Job description

What Makes This Role Exciting?

• Clinical Leadership:You’ll be the go-to clinical expert, leading the way in the 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service. Your knowledge and passion will ensure high-quality, evidence-based care for children with SEND, setting new standards for excellence.
• Service Development:Develop and implement innovative strategies and programmes that transform Health Visiting and School Nurse services. Your work will directly improve outcomes for children and families, making every day rewarding.
• Collaboration & Partnership:Forge strong links with partner agencies, including Specialist Children’s Services, Early Years providers, and the voluntary sector. You’ll be at the centre of a robust support network, ensuring families get the help they need.
• Education & Training:Lead SEND education and training across the service, empowering colleagues and students to deliver outstanding SEND support. Your mentorship will inspire the next generation of health professionals.
• Quality Improvement:Use data and reporting to drive service development, analyse impact, and champion continuous improvement. Your insights will help shape policy and practice provision
• Advocacy:Be a champion for equality, and diversity. You’ll ensure every child and vulnerable adult is protected, respected, and given the best possible chance to thrive.
• Personal & Professional Growth:Enjoy opportunities for ongoing development, leadership training, and presenting your work at conferences. You’ll be supported to reach your full potential while making a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for early identification, assessment, and support for children with SEND and their families.
• Develop referral pathways and work closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide advanced clinical advice and hold a small caseload for families needing extra support.
• Champion partnership working, communication, and information sharing.
• Undertake audits, research, and present findings to drive quality improvement.
• Uphold the highest standards of clinical governance, confidentiality, and safeguarding.

What You’ll need to succeed:

• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification – Health Visiting or School Nursing.
• Experience working with SEND families and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Leadership skills, effective communication, and a passion for service improvement.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and outstanding customer experience.

The Service & Team:

The role will be part of the Clinical Practice Team within Best Start Community Health and Wellbeing service, working together to promote high-quality clinical standards and improve health outcomes for children, families, and communities.

The Role:

We are seeking two experienced professionals to join our Clinical Practice Team. These roles will cover the East and West of the county. There are a total of 60 hours available across both positions, offered at Band 7 under Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.

This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.

Working Pattern:

Hours are as stated and the working pattern can be discussed at interview. Your base will be New County Hall, Truro with opportunities of hybrid working from other bases or home.

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What you’ll get in return:

Cornwall Council’s ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.

Our core employee rewards and benefits include:

·a competitive salary.

·a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions - including NHS pensions.

·a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.

·A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme

·Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.

• NMC professional fees paid.