Special School Nurse

Yorkhospitals; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Scarborough is seeking a Children's/Adult Nurse to join their supportive team of Special School Nurses. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience caring for children with complex health needs. Responsibilities involve collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient-focused care and working independently in various community settings. The role offers 27 days of holiday, access to NHS pension, and extensive learning opportunities.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in nursing, preferably with children.
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong adherence to nursing standards and child protection guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in accordance with Trust policies.
• Collaborate with health and educational staff.
• Maintain high standards of patient-focused care.

Skills

Experience caring for children with complex health needs and SEND

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC PIN)

Job description

We are looking for a Children’s/Adult Nurse or Learning Disabilities Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team of Special School Nurses in Scarborough. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of experience caring for children with complex health needs and SEND, and will work with health and educational staff within the primary and secondary special schools in Scarborough and Ryedale玩法.

Successful applicants will collaborate with the wider multi‑disciplinary team, including the Children's Community Nursing Team, therapists and consultants, to ensure excellent communication and high‑quality care across four special schools, with occasional home visits and ward visits. A car drive is essential.

The role involves working over four days, Monday to Friday, including school holidays.

Interviews for this position will be held in person only at Scarborough Hospital. Remote interviews will not be available. The validity of NMC PIN will be checked before shortlisting; inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed.

Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role informally.

• Maintain a high standard of patient‑focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Trust policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate records are kept.
• Contribute fully to the EHCP process.
• Ensure that national and Trust guidelines, especially concerning child protection, are adhered to.
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they sentenced information.
• Work independently in various community settings, including home and school.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in patient care.
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust, please visit the following link: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, including a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A range 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.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

For further information on our benefits, please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Stacey Needham
Job title: Lead Nurse
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Martha Callaghan: 07393762451 or email [e-mail]