Senior Staff Nurse, Special Schools

The School Nursing Team deliver health care to children with complex health needs attending Greenmead School in Wandsworth, Perseid School in Merton and Sherwood Park School in Sutton. They are responsible for undertaking health assessments, completing and updating care plans, managing emergency situations and providing training for education staff. They complete records and attend child protection conferences., The successful candidate will ensure that high quality nursing care is delivered within Greenmead Day School.

The post holder will work collaboratively with other professionals involved in the care of children and young people including therapists, educational staff, school nursing and Social Services to support and empower children, young people and their families, to improve health and give every child and young person the opportunity to develop their full potential.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 nurse who has experience in community paediatric nursing, children's continence and working in a special school.

Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust (ESTH) provides a range of medical services to approximately 500,000 people living across south west London and north east Surrey.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country as well as some poorer areas. Together, with our NHS colleagues in Surrey, Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

Sutton Health and Care (SHC) was an innovative joint venture between local partner health and social care organisations, which sees community services fully integrated to support the delivery of a new model of care for the people of Sutton. Hosted by ESTH, the model ensures the breaking down of traditional organisational barriers to enable the provision of care that is wrapped around the patient.

We pride ourselves in having a highly dedicated team and offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment with a wide range of staff benefits and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our vision and values and can play a crucial role in our ongoing achievements.