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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching

AI generated summary

  • You must be an enthusiastic RN Child or RSCN nurse with special needs experience, excellent communication skills, and flexibility to travel and collaborate with education and health partners.
  • You will provide skilled care, assess and implement health plans, train staff, lead health assessments, promote public health, and collaborate with families and agencies for children's well-being.

Requirements

  • You will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic RN child, RSCN trained nurse ideally with some special needs school nursing experience, wishing to expand your knowledge and skills of working with children with additional and complex nursing needs.
  • You will work as a member of the Children’s Complex Needs Nursing Service to provide skilled evidence based care to the children within the special needs school setting and undertake responsibility for the coordination and orchestration of patient care.
  • You will work within one of the specialist schools within Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust and will be responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of care for all clients within the special school with support from the senior special needs school nurses and the team leader for special needs school nursing.
  • You will work with education partners in addressing health needs in designated schools and contributing to the Education, Health and Care Plans.
  • You will be responsible for the training and updating of education staff using evidence based competency training packs, to carry out procedures which include administration of medication, enteral feeds, tracheostomy, suction, oxygen.
  • You will lead on the Initial Health Assessment and drawing up of care plans and work in partnership school staff, parents and carers in their implementation.
  • Contribute to the public health agenda through Personal Health and Social Education and health promotion activities.
  • You will work alongside the Senior Special Needs School Nurse in order to identify children in need and children in need of protection working in partnership with the families and initiate multi agency working where necessary and to take ongoing responsibilities e.g. Lead Professional within the Common Assessment Framework as appropriate.
  • Participate in report writing and attendance at Safeguarding Conferences, Reviews and Core Group meetings with support from the senior special needs school nurse.
  • It is essential you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work in partnership with the child’s parents, teachers and other health care professionals, offering support and advice to education staff on health related issues that affect the children within the school setting.
  • It is essential you can work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
  • The ability to meet the travel requirements of the post and travel to various locations across the network is essential.

Responsibilities

  • You will work as a member of the Children’s Complex Needs Nursing Service to provide skilled evidence based care to the children within the special needs school setting and undertake responsibility for the coordination and orchestration of patient care.
  • You will work within one of the specialist schools within Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust and will be responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of care for all clients within the special school with support from the senior special needs school nurses and the team leader for special needs school nursing.
  • You will work with education partners in addressing health needs in designated schools and contributing to the Education, Health and Care Plans.
  • You will be responsible for the training and updating of education staff using evidence based competency training packs, to carry out procedures which include administration of medication, enteral feeds, tracheostomy, suction, oxygen.
  • You will lead on the Initial Health Assessment and drawing up of care plans and work in partnership with school staff, parents and carers in their implementation.
  • Contribute to the public health agenda through Personal Health and Social Education and health promotion activities.
  • You will work alongside the Senior Special Needs School Nurse in order to identify children in need and children in need of protection working in partnership with the families and initiate multi agency working where necessary and to take on-going responsibilities e.g. Lead Professional within the Common Assessment Framework as appropriate.
  • Participate in report writing and attendance at Safeguarding Conferences, Reviews and Core Group meetings with support from the senior special needs school nurse.
  • It is essential you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work in partnership with the child’s parents, teachers and other health care professionals, offering support and advice to education staff on health related issues that affect the children within the school setting.
  • It is essential you can work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
  • The ability to meet the travel requirements of the post and travel to various locations across the network is essential.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the School Nurse position?

Applicants should have an RN child or RSCN qualification and ideally possess some special needs school nursing experience.

What are the primary responsibilities of the School Nurse?

The primary responsibilities include assessing, planning, and implementing care for children with complex needs, coordinating patient care, training education staff, and contributing to Education, Health and Care Plans.

Is experience in special needs nursing necessary?

While it is not mandatory, some experience in special needs school nursing is ideal for applicants wishing to expand their knowledge and skills in this area.

Will I be working independently or as part of a team?

You will work as a member of the Children’s Complex Needs Nursing Service, collaborating closely with senior nurses, education partners, parents, and carers.

How important are communication skills for this role?

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effectively working in partnership with parents, teachers, and other healthcare professionals.

Are there opportunities for flexible working arrangements?

Yes, the Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust encourages flexible working patterns, including term time, part time, compressed hours, and flexi-time.

What is the focus of the public health agenda that the School Nurse will contribute to?

The School Nurse will contribute to the public health agenda through Personal Health and Social Education and health promotion activities.

Will I be required to travel?

Yes, meeting the travel requirements of the post is essential as you will need to move between various locations across the network.

Who can I contact for further information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Julie Brannon, Team Leader, at 07932802414 or email julie.brannon@lscft.nhs.uk.

Will there be support for continuing education and training within the role?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to train and update education staff using evidence-based competency training packs related to health care procedures.

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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Supporting Health and Wellbeing

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2002
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, and substance misuse services across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to improve mental and emotional well-being. Their purpose is to support individuals in their recovery and promote mental health through integrated, compassionate care and community engagement.