Specialist School Nurse

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave + service-based

NHS pension scheme

Cycle to Work / car leasing

Wellbeing tools

Employee discounts

Staff networks

Family leave

Free parking

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist School Nurse to support children and young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities. Based at Kennel Lane School in Bracknell, the role offers term-time hours, flexibility within core times, and a fixed-term contract for the 2026/27 academic year.

The post requires NMC-registered Children's Nurse or Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing) or Learning Disabilities Nurse; driving licence and

Qualifications

• Must be NMC-registered as a Children's Nurse, Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing), or Learning Disabilities Nurse.
• Strong communications skills to liaise with school communities and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based nursing care with the CCN Team.
• Deliver training, mentoring and care planning using competency-based packages.
• Develop and maintain individualised care plans for pupils.
• Travel within the geographical area to meet business needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Caseload management

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Community degree

Teaching qualification

CPD

Job description

Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• 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., Themust haves for this role:


• NMC-registeredChildrens Nurse, Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing), or Learning Disabilities Nurse.
  Strong communicationskills, with the ability to manage complex situations and liaise effectively with school communities and external agencies.


• Proven ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and use your initiative.


• Afull UK driving licenceand access to a vehicle for work purposes., Community degree


• Teaching Qualification


• Continuous Professional Development,


• Proven experience in working with children and young people who have complex health needs and an associated learning disability


• Safeguarding knowledge and experience, Community Paediatric Nursing experience


• Experience of working within a special school, Paediatric clinical skills, e.g. management of gastrostomies


• High standard of clinical work


• Able to manage own caseload


• Effective time management skills and able to prioritise workload


• Able to manage junior staff and students


• Good understanding of IT skills


• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously


• Excellent written communication skills


• Ability to assist and motivate others


• Good record keeping (in line with professional guidance).


• Excellent verbal communication skills incorporating communication with children\\young people and their carers.


• Approachable, confident, empathetic, trustworthy, passionate about delivery of high quality nursing care., Have the ability to travel around the geographical area to meet the business needs
  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

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)?

We are excited to offer a new opportunity within our expanding team for a Specialist 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 at Kennel 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 fixed-term position for the 2026/27 academic year and we are looking for someone who has ONE of the following qualifications; NMC-registered Children's Nurse OR Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing), OR Learning Disabilities Nurse. This is a part-time role, with flexibility to work within core hours of 08:00-17:00, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

• 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