Special School Nurse

ranging from 2 - 19 years of age. This is a dynamic role encompassing: Assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of clinical nursing care; writing appropriate care plans to ensure safe and effective care delivery within the school setting. Delivery of specialist nursing care, including but not limited to; administration of medication, gastrostomy management and enteral feeding, seizure management, suctioning and tracheostomy care. Delivery of specialist training for families and school support staff. Multi-disciplinary liaison to ensure continuity of care and attendance at multi- professional meetings, including child protection case conferences. Provision of support to families, including signposting to specialist services and completing onward referrals for care. Providing health advice for education, health and care plans. Mentoring and supporting junior staff and student nurses. You will be given the opportunity to develop a range of skills and knowledge within a diverse

Please note this is a term-time position and the salary advertised will be pro rata. The primary place of work is Bedelsford school. The specialist school nursing team at Bedelsford school delivers nursing care to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and complex health needs. The specialist school nursing team form part of the wider community nursing team for children with disabilities at Moor lane. The nursing team forms part of the Integrated Service for Children with Disabilities (ISCD), working across health, education and social care. About the Role We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive nurse to work within one of our special schools. You will be working in a small team within the school, alongside a nurse and two health care assistants, working together to provide holistic, child and family centered care for children and young people with SEND, PMLD and complex health needs, setting. About You Registered Childrens Nurse (RN Child/RSCN). RGN will be considered with relevant experience. Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in nursing. Community /special school nursing experience. Experience working with children and young people with disabilities / complex health needs. Knowledge of statutory legislation (for example Childrens Act) and national policy drivers that will affect childrens services and your role Excellent communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal. Experience supporting staff and students and providing supervision. Experience working with challenging families and ability to manage conflict. Ability to work independently and manage own workload with minimal supervision. Safeguarding knowledge and experience. Ability to work well as part of a team.