About this role
Job summary
Join Our Dynamic Special Needs Nursing Service!
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Registered Children's Nurse to join our forward-thinking Special Needs Nursing Service in Manchester. This is a full-time, permanent role where you will play a key role in supporting children and young people (CYP) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Main duties of the job
We're looking for a full time passionate Registered Children's Nurse to join our dynamic Special Needs Nursing Service in Manchester. This full-time role, is Monday to Friday, offers an exciting opportunity to support children and young people (CYP) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in both specialist schools and community settings.
Independently manage a caseload of CYP with complex health needs.
Assess, plan, and deliver care for children within SEND schools.
Provide training for school staff and caregivers, promoting health for children with SEND.
Assist in the development of the team and nursing practices.
Active NMC registration and driving licence.
Experience working with CYP who have complex health needs and/or SEND.
Ability to act as a leader and manage a caseload independently
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
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IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.
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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.
What is a DBS Check?
A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:
Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.
Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.
Who Needs a DBS Check
Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.
The Costs for a DBS
At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.
For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december
DBS Update Service
Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Sick Children's Nurse (RN Child) (RSCN) and/or Learning Disability Nurse Substantial Post Registration Experience Preparation for Mentorship
Desirable
Evidence of post registration professional development/first degree or equivalent qualification/experience Leadership Qualification/Experience
Skills/Knowledge and Understanding Essential
Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the health and nursing needs of children and young people, including complex behavioural, social and emotional needs Effective communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of current health promotion targets and ability to deliver health promotion adapted to SEND population Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner with experience of case management of complex young people Experience of multi-agency working Knowledge of SEND and health responsibilities Ability to work creatively and flexibly in a clinical context IT literate Knowledge of vulnerable children and young people and experience in children's safeguarding
Desirable
Knowledge of factors which increase disabled children's vulnerability Able to deliver therapeutic interventions 1:1 or group sessions Knowledge and experience of how chronic illness/long term conditions affects the child and family Ability to act as an advocate for child and family Ability to negotiate and work across agencies in a professional manner
Experience Essential
Experience of working within a variety of health settings with children and young people Experience of working with children and young people with complex health needs and/or SEND Experience of autonomous caseload management Knowledge and experience of teaching staff and parents Knowledge and experience in safeguarding children
Desirable
Experience of working as a School Nurse within mainstream or special needs schools Experience of line managing junior staff Experience of dealing with challenging situations
Other relevant criteria Essential
Car owner/access driver Ability to work flexibly to cover a citywide service
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Special Needs Nursing Service Citywide in Manchester
Clayton Health Centre /Baguley Health Centre
Manchester
M11 4EJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)