About this role
Job summary
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 TeamThe 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 2026Shortlisting Date: 22nd June 2026Interview Date: 30th June 2026
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefitsincluding :
Increase mileage rates for >4500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plusmany more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported toparticipatein training and toidentifyand implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date ifa sufficient number ofapplications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job 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 andresidein 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 Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond theexpirationof 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 youmaintainthe 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 visaexpiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, mayimpactyour eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work statusimmediatelyand to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visain 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered nurse - all branches Current NMC registration
Desirable
Mentorship qualification - ENB 998/SLiP Have received training to administer immunisations
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of the principles of caring for and commitment to working with children and young people of school age Understanding of safeguarding children
Experience Essential
2 years post qualification experience Experience of working with children
Desirable
Community nursing experience Child and adolescent mental health experience Experience of working with children with complex health 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 Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Westbourne Green Health Centre
Bradford
BD88RA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)