Special School Nurse - Northallerton

NHS; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job description

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Are you interested in working 9-5 Mon-Fri, no weekends, no bank holidays?

Would you like to work with a team of colleagues, who are passionate about the health outcomes of children & young people in our community?

Are you enthusiastic & motivated to make a difference in your job?

If so, we might be just what you are looking for.

The post is to deliver care to CYP in schools in the Northallerton area.

Main duties of the job

A Special School nurse working within the Specialist Children's Services team providing high quality, evidence based care to children with complex learning and health needs.

The post-holder will have responsibility for a clinical caseload of children and young people (CYP), who are attending the three special schools in the area.

The Special School nurse works closely with children and young people, parents/ carers, school staff and other professionals, to ensure that the assessed health needs are met and CYP are enabled to access education and able to reach their full potential, whilst in this setting. To deliver training (e.g. epilepsy, medicines management, tracheostomy care, gastrostomy care, VNS) and assess competencies of school and other staff who are involved in the CYP's care.

This role also involves supporting the process of review health assessments for looked after children who are attending the special schools.

The post-holder will contribute towards the continual development of Specialist Children's Services and ensure high standards of clinical practice are maintained and monitored.

To work with partnership agencies to provide integrated children's services in line with current policy and best practice.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Job responsibilities

For more information about this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Sheryl Haley on [e-mail]

Person Specification

• Registered nurse in learning disabilities or Registered nurse child branch or Registered sick children's nurse or Registered Nurse
• Experience working with children who have complex and severe learning disability.
• Good understanding of the role of multidisciplinary team work with children with complex needs
• Good standard range of clinical skills
• Ability to time manage and prioritise workload
• Experience working within a mainstream/specialist education setting.
• Experience of education health and care plans.
• Experience working within the community setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum pro rata