Special School Night Nurse (Band 6)

Based in beautiful Westerham, Kent, Valence School is a local authority maintained school, supporting students aged from 4 to 19 with complex medical needs.

We are seeking a Special School Night Nurse to be the sole Health Care Professional working with the waking night staff of Valence School to be responsible for the health care of the students at Valence at night. You will provide leadership to the team and ensure the highest quality of service is delivered safely and effectively.

You will deliver individual programmes of care / care packages for Valence students, which will include health related care and emergency situations and be responsible for the health care of all residential students.

We require staff who are confident in their understanding of evidence-based practice and who are able to prioritise their work to provide direct care, assessment and support required.

As part of a wider health team, we are keen to find an individual who enjoys working collaboratively to find solutions and who demonstrates empathy and understanding who is uncompromising in their desire to attain the best care for our students.

To meet the needs of our students, we are particularly interested in applicants with experience in respiratory care, tracheostomy care, suctioning, enteral feeds, jejunostomy and gastrostomy care. In return, you will be provided with regular support and clinical supervision, support with revalidation, a bespoke induction/training programme and a rewarding and interesting post.

Permanent - Term Time only (39 working weeks plus 6.8 weeks paid holiday)

2 nights (20 hours) per week - 21.00-07.30 - Tuesday & Wednesday

Benefits include a generous pension (equally comparable LGPS pension) & life cover, retail discounts, training opportunities, well-being sessions, free on site parking.