About this role
Job summary
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
Would you like the chance to experience special school nursing? we are looking for an experienced paediatric, learning disability or adult nurse to join us.The post is for 22.5 hours Term time only 12 months fixed term
The team provides holistic nursing care for pupils with a wide range of learning disabilities, physical disabilities and neurological conditions. The successful applicant will work within the Stafford Hub supporting Marshlands and Walton Hall special schools and Greenhall Nursery.
Working as a member of a friendly, highly skilled team you will have the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children and young people who have special needs and their families. You will be responsible for their healthcare needs during the school day and work in partnership with education colleagues in the school and with parents. You will also work collaboratively with the wider Multi Agency Teams to meet health, developmental and safeguarding needs of the children and young people.
The post holder will be expected to work flexibly and will need to be able to transport themselves and any equipment to the different locations within the hub.
There will a requirement for travel to other areas/hubs to support with cover and attendance at team meetings and training.
Access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a team to participate in the delivery of health care and promote the health and welfare of children attending Staffordshire Special Schools and to acknowledge and respect the individual rights and personal dignity of the students.
The post holder will work autonomously within their sphere of professional practice, working within teams and service guidelines and objectives.
To be involved in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care needs in line with the core offer of service.
To ensure high quality care from the Special School Nursing Service consists of:
Assessment and review
Hands on clinical care
Key worker and signposting
Excellent communication
Training and supervision
General role in optimising long-term health and lifestyles
Transition of young people to adult education and services
The postholder will also be expected to deputise for the Team Leader at meetings.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
To assess care needs, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
Coordinate the appropriate allocation of case work in relation to the hub area. This is to include appropriate safeguarding delegation.
To carry out prescribed nursing interventions as per the care plan, which will identify;
Existing clinical needs and how and by whom these will be met.
Monitoring the childs growth and development in line with the Healthy Child Programme.
Progress against the care plan, expected outcomes and timescales.
The care plan will be made available to sit alongside and complement the childs individual Education Plan.
To prioritise daily care, responding to emergencies as required.
To assess the needs of the school age population and promote healthy lifestyles within the Public Health Role of School Nursing.
To act as a lead for the Special School Nursing Service, in the promotion of high-quality care. This will include training of staff, developing pathways & representing the team at key meetings.
To undertake continence assessments and liaise/refer to Specialists as required.
To ensure safe custody and administration of prescribed medication where required in accordance with Trust policies and NMC guidelines.
To liaise appropriately and effectively with parents/carers, education staff and other agencies to achieve optimum health in school age children and young people.
To demonstrate, teach and supervise aspects of care that can be delegated to support staff and education staff.
To contribute to the induction of new staff to the service.
To ensure that KPI data is received by Team Leaders in a contemporaneous manner each month by specified deadline.
Participate in the prevention, identification and protection of children at risk in accordance with Trust Safeguarding Procedures.
To facilitate and attend school medicals and undertake nurse led assessments where relevant.
To provide advice to parents, pupils and school staff on preventative measures to limit outbreaks of infectious diseases
Observes own personal duty of care to equipment and resources.
Support team leader with completion of allocated appraisals in line with MPFT trust policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Relevant professional qualification - RSCN,RN,RNLD Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience Essential
Evidence of multi-disciplinary working Experience of working with children and young people with complex health needs post registration community experience
Skills Essential
Ability to manage and prioritise own workload
Desirable
Experience of participating/undertaking appraisals.
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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stafford hub
Marshlands special school
Stafford
ST16 1PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)