Community Staff Nurse- School Nursing Special Needs Team

Job overview

Are you a dedicated, motivated nurse who wants to make a meaningful difference for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and complex health needs?

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse (Band 5) to join the School Nursing Special Needs Team (SNSN) at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust.

We’re looking for an NMC‑registered nurse who:

• Has experience supporting children and young people with SEND and complex health needs
• Communicates clearly and works well with others
• Is flexible, proactive, and committed to improving outcomes for children
• Embodies the Trust’s values and vision for inclusive healthcare
• Has a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children in their school environments

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust delivers award‑winning mental health, community health, and learning disability services. Our SNSN Team plays a vital role in helping children with additional health needs reach their full potential in school.

Join a team where your contribution truly matters—and help every child thrive.

About the Team The SNSN service is friendly, supportive, and child‑centred, working with pupils in special schools across Bradford, Keighley, and Brooklands School in Craven. We are a developing team committed to providing high‑quality, holistic care within educational settings.

This is a mobile role with flexible working across home, office, and school sites.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Complete initial health assessments and contribute to individual care plans
• Provide training to school staff and deliver health promotion activities
• Work collaboratively within multi‑disciplinary teams
• Participate in safeguarding processes and support care coordination
• Assist with the delivery of immunisation programmes in special schools
• Contribute to service development and engage with children and families through social media and digital platforms

As a Staff Nurse within the School Nursing Special Needs Team, you will provide a safe, effective service for school‑aged children in special schools and community settings across Bradford, Airedale, and Craven. The role focuses on promoting the physical, social, and emotional wellbeing of children with complex health and behavioural needs aged 4–19.

Your responsibilities will include completing initial health assessments prior to school entry, delivering training to school staff, writing and updating care plans, and liaising with families and other professionals. You will ensure that all care delivered is clinically effective, of a high standard, and supports each child’s ability to access education safely. The role also includes participation in immunisation campaigns and wider health promotion initiatives.

Closing Date: 21st June 2026 Shortlisting Date: 22nd June 2026 Interview Date: 30th June 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.