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Special School Nurse
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 28 day(s) ago
Reference: 419-8154469-SSN-FH
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse with experience of working with children and young people with complex health needs to join the York Special School Nursing Team.
The candidate will have experience of caring for children and young people with complex health needs and Special Educational Needs (SEND) who has a passion for supporting and improving the lives of children, young people and their families with additional needs. They will ideally have experience of managing gastrostomy/stoma care, wound care, diabetes, epilepsy, bowel & bladder, as well as writing EHCP's and care plans, though full training will be given to the successful candidate.
You will be fully supported in this role and have opportunity to access continuous professional development, staff within the team are supported to find suitable training which will develop their skills and enhance the service that we provide.
The current hours of operation for the service are Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 17:00, the special school nursing service works 52 weeks per year, including over the school holidays.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve working with both health, education, and social care staff within the primary and secondary special schools in York, as well as short breaks settings, and in the child's home. The role includes writing reports, attending reviews, implementing evidenced based care plans, health promotion, health screening, delivery of training and workshops, face to face support, advocating for the students and liaising with families, professionals and Local Authorities. The role also involves delivering health interventions to children with complex and profound physical needs.
The successful applicant will join a highly experienced team within the child health care group and will work as an integral part within the wider children's service multi-disciplinary team, including the Children's Community nursing team and Specialist Nurses, therapists, consultants and social services to provide high quality care and promote effective communication.
About us
For more information about our Trust, please visit:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
419-8154469-SSN-FH
Job locations
York Hospital (Special Schools)
York Hospital, Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Child, Adult, Learning Disability, Mental Health) with relevant experience of working with children and young people with complex health needs
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Professional Nurse Advocate
Special knowledge
Essential
- Current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
- Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding.
- Principles of family centred care
Desirable
- Awareness of speciality in managing complex health needs e.g. epilepsy
Practical Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
- Practical nursing skills and autonomous working
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self motivated
- Committed to working with people
- Flexible, adaptable Ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrate a commitment to self development
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
- Has a driving licence and is able to travel independently around the area.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Child, Adult, Learning Disability, Mental Health) with relevant experience of working with children and young people with complex health needs
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Professional Nurse Advocate
Special knowledge
Essential
- Current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
- Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding.
- Principles of family centred care
Desirable
- Awareness of speciality in managing complex health needs e.g. epilepsy
Practical Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
- Practical nursing skills and autonomous working
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self motivated
- Committed to working with people
- Flexible, adaptable Ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrate a commitment to self development
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
- Has a driving licence and is able to travel independently around the area.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Hospital (Special Schools)
York Hospital, Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Hospital (Special Schools)
York Hospital, Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)