Special School Nurse

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Special School Nurse The closing date is 15 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Special Schools Nurses assess and triage to determine health tasks that can be delegated to school staff, who are then trained, supervised, andassessed for competency in delivering these tasks. This process includes ongoing supervision and observation throughout the year to ensureschool staff feel supported and remain proficient. Additionally, staff receive refresher training, and their competency is reassessed annually orsooner if required. This position will report to a Band 6 Special School Nurse and be overseen by the Nurse Team Lead. As a Band 5 Special Schools Nurse, you will support the service in meeting health needs within educational settings and help ensure the implementation of robust governance processes inschools. If you're ready to embrace this challenge, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer support for your professional development and, if desired, opportunities to progress your career further. Interviews will be held on Friday 23rd October 2026. Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom. Main duties of the job This post will be required to teach large groups of staff (approx. 200) as well as 1 to 1 and small groups. You will be competency assessing staff as well as carrying out assessments on children around the training needs. Key responsibilities include triaging, conducting health needs assessments, and maintaining accurate and timely documentation. Proficiency in ITis essential, as you will be required to record digital notes, update training records using Excel spreadsheets, and deliver presentations viaPowerPoint, either in person or online using MS Teams. The role requires strong clinical skills to deliver training and competency assessments effectively. You must be capable of presenting PowerPoint presentations and demonstrating clinical skills to varied audiences, ranging from one-to-one sessions to small or large groups, including whole-school training sessions. You will also be responsible for addressing queries and signposting to other services or professionals where appropriate. Empathy for children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, along with exceptional communication skills, are essentialattributes for this role. This role is Term-Time only. About us Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have. Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality ca