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Job requirements
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Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Experience
Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Experience
Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
- Experience
Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality.
- Personal Qualities
Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Personal Qualities
Good interpersonal skills.
- Personal Qualities
Professional approach to work.
- Personal Qualities
Accountability – Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
- Personal Qualities
Openness – Shares information and good practice appropriately.
- Personal Qualities
Mutual respect – Treats others with courtesy and respect.
- Skills & Aptitudes
Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Skills & Aptitudes
Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Skills & Aptitudes
Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
- Skills & Aptitudes
Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff
- Skills & Aptitudes
Ability to work well within a team
- Skills & Aptitudes
Knowledge of risk management
- Skills & Aptitudes
Ability to lead change and service improvement
- Skills & Aptitudes
Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
- Skills & Aptitudes
To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
- Educaiton & Qualifications
First Level Registration NMC
- Educaiton & Qualifications
Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working in the community or school environment
- Educaiton & Qualifications
Post qualification in relevant speciality
- Educaiton & Qualifications
Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to the role of Staff Nurse - Specialist School Nursing within a full time role, located at Cedar House, within our St. Michael's Community Hospital site within the Specialist School Nursing team. The weekly hours for this role will be agreed at interview.
The postholder will undertake clinical duties as required and be able to facilitate training and education for parents and school staff. They will be based in either 1 or 2 special schools and will provide support to CYP with medical or health needs. They will manage the health care support worker (HCSW) and support them with developing skills and assisitning the B5 in caseload management.
Please note:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual, with an interest in special school nursing. The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. He/she will provide child/family centered care with minimum supervision to facilitate the prevention of admission or reduction in hospitalisation or loss of education days. The post holder will work as part of the SSN Nursing Team with support from the SSN manager and band 6 Nursing Team. Will contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation of evidence-based care to children and work in a collaborative manner with other agencies to ensure a seamless service for the children.
The post holder will work in line with Trust policies, protocols, objectives, and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, always adhering to the Trust values, and practicing in line with NMC regulations. He/ she will act as an effective clinical support for students.
They will be responsible for the assessment of everyday healthcare needs, the development and implementation of health care plans or intervention programmes, ensuring that health care oplans are updated as necessary and suitable for use by education staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Staff Nurse – Specialist School Nursing with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £44,900 per annum inc. (pro-rata if LTFT). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Sep 2026.
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