Specialist School Nurse | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A community health services organization is seeking a Specialist School Nurse in Bracknell. This part-time, term-time role involves supporting children with complex health needs and working closely with families and school staff. Applicants should be NMC-registered nurses with experience in similar fields. Flexible working options and various benefits are offered, making it suitable for those seeking work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development opportunities

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• Must have significant experience working with children with complex needs.
• Ability and willingness to travel to schools within Berkshire.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment and delivery of evidence-based nursing care for pupils.
• Carry out health assessments for new pupils and manage caseload.
• Train school staff on various health-related topics.

Skills

Experience with complex needs

Strong communication

Ability to work independently

Education

NMC-registered Children's Nurse

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)

Learning Disabilities Nurse

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Children’s Nurse or Learning Disabilities Nurse looking for a role with more work-life balance? We’re seeking a Specialist School Nurse to join our supportive Children’s Community Nursing team on a part-time, term-time-only basis. Based in Bracknell and working with one of three special schools in East Berkshire, you’ll support children and young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities, working closely with families and school staff to deliver safe, high-quality care. You’ll join a skilled team of specialist school nurses with regular supervision from your team lead, participate in peer support networks and quarterly development days, and have autonomy in your role. A thorough induction and ongoing professional development are provided. Our Trust is rated “Outstanding” by the CQC, highlighting a positive, supportive culture.

Responsibilities

• Leading the assessment, planning, delivery, and review of evidence-based nursing care for pupils with complex needs.
• Carrying out health assessments for new pupils and creating or updating individual care plans where a nursing need is identified.
• Delivering training and competency-based education for school staff on areas such as enteral feeding, epilepsy management, and emergency care.
• Supporting safeguarding processes, contributing to reports, attending multi-agency meetings, and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Managing your own caseload within the school, working independently while having regular input and supervision from your team lead.
• Liaising with parents, teachers, and external professionals to ensure a joined-up approach to each child’s care.
• Providing clinical input where necessary, including support in urgent or significant health needs.
• Supporting wider East Berkshire schools when cover is needed, working flexibly with colleagues across the community nursing service.

Qualifications

• NMC-registered Children’s Nurse, Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) or Learning Disabilities Nurse.
• Significant experience working with children with complex needs.
• Ability and willingness to travel to the schools we work with within Berkshire as needed.

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 wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. We are committed to providing the best possible care and to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people feel they belong and can flourish. Our values include: caring for you, providing safe services, and working together to develop innovative solutions.

Additional information

• Applications for this role will be reviewed as they are received. Vacancies may close early.
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and support reasonable adjustments as needed.
• For any questions, please contact the recruiter as provided in the advert.
• Please note: the advert closes on Saturday 18 Oct 2025.