Staff Nurse - School Nursing Special Needs

1x 37.5 hours per week available

We are looking for a registered nurse who has a passion for supporting children, young people and their families. You must be confident in working autonomously and as part of the multi-agency approach to provide the best opportunities to access school safely.

The role is varied and no two days are ever the same. Some aspects of the role is to empower school staff and carers by providing training to enable them to safely care for the health and wellbeing needs of our children and young people in various settings. We also play a major role in the safeguarding process, working alongside colleagues in education and children's social care. More details regarding the role can be found in the job description.

Our schools are based across the Bradford, Keighley and Craven districts

Please do not hesitate to contact the team to learn more about us if you are interested in applying

Closing Date: 16th April 2023

Shortlisting Date: 17th April 2023

Interview Date: 26th April 2023

To work as a Staff Nurse within the School Nursing Special Needs team, to provide a safe and effective service for school age children in special schools and the community, in the Bradford, Airedale and Craven Districts, that promotes the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of the child.

The School Nursing Special Needs Team support children and young people from 4-19 years of age to access school safely, who are in a Special Needs school and have complex health and behavioural needs.

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 benefits including :

A ‘Welcome’ Payment of £1000 - 50% to be paid on appointment and 50% after 6 months in post.

Relocation Expenses up to £8000 subject to circumstances and eligibility.

Interview Expenses subject to eligibility.

Additional cost of living payments for bands 1 – 7

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many 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 to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please read the attached Job description and the person specification for further details about this role.