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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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community or school environment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Professional approach to work.
- Accountability – Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
- Openness – Shares information and good practice appropriately.
- Mutual respect – Treats others with courtesy and respect.
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
- Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff
- Ability to work well within a team
- Knowledge of risk management
- Ability to lead change and service improvement
- Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
- To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
Educaiton & Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registration NMC
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Post qualification in relevant speciality
- Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards
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This advert is for Staff Nurse – Specialist School Nursing with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Clinical nurse specialist 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 06 Aug 2026.
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