Specialist School Nurse

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a passionate Specialist School Nurse to join their team in Bracknell. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care to children and young people with complex needs, with opportunities for flexible working hours. The position includes significant responsibilities, making a positive impact on the lives of the community you serve.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days’ annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Career development opportunities

'Cycle to Work' scheme

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail and restaurant discounts

Inclusive staff networks

Generous leave policies

Free parking

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in community settings.
• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs.
• Ability to develop individualised care plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment and delivery of nursing care to children and young people.
• Deliver training and mentoring to staff.
• Work closely with safeguarding teams and maintain care plans.

Skills

Nursing care

Mentoring

Assessment

Collaboration

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Interview will be held on 22nd July 2025

Are you ready to take the next rewarding step in your nursing career?

Are you seeking a role that offers a flexible, term-time only schedule (Monday to Friday) with the added benefit of High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS)? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are excited to offer a new opportunity within our expanding team for aSpecialist School Nurse. This role is ideal for a passionate and dedicated professional who is committed to supporting children and young people (CYP) with complex needs and learning disabilities.

As part of our friendly and skilled community-based team, you will deliver high-quality nursing care to CYP across East Berkshire. Based primarily atKennel Lane School in Bracknell, you will play a key role in providing a seamless and compassionate service to children, young people and their families.

This is a part time position with the ability to offer flexible working between the core hours of 08:00-17:00, Monday to Friday.

• Lead the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with the Community Children’s Nursing (CCN) Team.
• Deliver training, mentoring and care planning for staff nurses, nursery nurses, support workers and school staff using competency-based training packages.
• Develop and maintain individualised care plans for pupils.
• Work closely with safeguarding and children-in-care teams, contributing to reports and attending relevant meetings.
  
  

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
  
  

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kirsty Dobson Job title: Manager for Community Children’s Nursing Services Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07825976133