About this role
Job summary
Are you ready to take the next rewarding step in your nursing career?
Are you seeking a role that offers a flexible, term-time only schedule (Monday to Friday) with the added benefit of High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS)? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
We are excited to offer a new opportunity within our expanding team for a Specialist School Nurse. This role is ideal for a passionate and dedicated professional who is committed to supporting children and young people (CYP) with complex needs and learning disabilities.
As part of our friendly and skilled community-based team, you will deliver high-quality nursing care to CYP across East Berkshire. Based primarily at Kennel Lane School in Bracknell, you will play a key role in providing a seamless and compassionate service to children, young people and their families.
This is a fixed-term position for the 2026/27 academic year.
This is a part-time role, with flexibility to work within core hours of 08:00-17:00, Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
Lead the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with the Community Children's Nursing (CCN) Team.
Deliver training, mentoring and care planning for staff nurses, nursery nurses, support workers and school staff using competency-based training packages.
Develop and maintain individualised care plans for pupils.
Work closely with safeguarding and children-in-care teams, contributing to reports and attending relevant meetings.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites
Job description Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
NMC-registered Children's Nurse, Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing), or Learning Disabilities Nurse.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage complex situations and liaise effectively with school communities and external agencies.
Proven ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and use your initiative.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Kirsty Dobson on 07825 976133 or email: [email protected] who'll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training Essential
NMC Registered Children's, SCPHN or Learning Disability Nursing qualification
Desirable
Community degree Teaching Qualification
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Experience of continuous professional development
Desirable
Evidence of relevant post registration training/qualifications
Previous Experience Essential
Proven experience in working with children and young people who have complex health needs and an associated learning disability Safeguarding knowledge and experience
Desirable
Community Paediatric Nursing experience Experience of working within a special school
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential
Paediatric clinical skills, e.g. management of gastrostomies High standard of clinical work Able to manage own caseload Effective time management skills and able to prioritise workload Able to manage junior staff and students Good understanding of IT skills Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously Excellent written communication skills Ability to assist and motivate others Good record keeping (in line with professional guidance). Excellent verbal communication skills incorporating communication with children\young people and their carers. Approachable, confident, empathetic, trustworthy, passionate about delivery of high quality nursing care.
Additional Requirements Essential
Have the ability to travel around the geographical area to meet the business needs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address Kennel Lane School , Kennel Lane , Bracknell , Berkshire , RG42 2EX
Bracknell
RG42 2EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)