Job summary Are you interested in working Mon-Fri 9-5, no weekends, no bank holidays? Would you like to work with ateam of colleagues, who are passionate aboutimproving the health outcomes of children & young people in our community? We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Nurse to join the Special School Nursing team working within the Specialist Children's Services team providing high quality, evidence based care to children with complex learning and health needs. This post is based in Northallerton in the Hambleton & Richmondshire locality but may occasionally be required to support the Harrogate area. Driving licence essential. This role would suit a Nurse already working at a Band 6 level or a Band 5 ready for the next step into a more senior role. If this sounds like you, please give us a call to discuss or find out more. Main duties of the job A Nurse Specialist (Special Schools) working within the Specialist Children's Services team providing high quality, evidence based care to children with complex learning and health needs. The post-holder will have responsibility for a clinical caseload of children and young people (CYP), who are attending the special schools in the area. The nurse specialist works closely with children and young people, parents/ carers, school staff and other professionals, to ensure that the assessed health needs are met and CYP are enabled to access education and be able to reach their full potential, whilst in this setting. This role also involves undertaking review health assessments for looked after children who are attending the special schools. To be responsible for the supervision and development of a B5 nurse. The post-holder will contribute towards the continual development of Specialist Children's Services and ensure high standards of clinical practice are maintained and monitored. To work with partnership agencies to provide integrated children's services in line with current policy and best practice. About us Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you We offer colleagues: A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note: Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 421-PSC-1883S Job locations Child Development Centre, Brompton Road, Northallerton, Northallerton DL6 1EA Job description Job responsibilities A Nurse Specialist (Special Schools) working within the Specialist Childrens Services team providing high quality, evidence based care to children with complex learning and health needs. The post-holder will have responsibility for a clinical caseload of children and young people (CYP), who are attending the special schools in the area. The nurse specialist works closely with children and young people, parents/ carers, school staff and other professionals, to ensure that the assessed health needs are met and CYP are enabled to access education and be able to reach their full potential, whilst in this setting. This role also involves undertaking review health assessments for looked after children who are attending the special schools. To be responsible for the supervision and development of a B5 nurse. The post-holder will contribute towards the continual development of Specialist Childrens Services and ensure high standards of clinical practice are maintained and monitored. To work with partnership agencies to provide integrated childrens services in line with current policy and best practice. Job description Job responsibilities A Nurse Specialist (Special Schools) working within the Specialist Childrens Services team providing high quality, evidence based care to children with complex learning and health needs. The post-holder will have responsibility for a clinical caseload of children and young people (CYP), who are attending the special schools in the area. The nurse specialist works closely with children and young people, parents/ carers, school staff and other professionals, to ensure that the assessed health needs are met and CYP are enabled to access education and be able to reach their full potential, whilst in this setting. This role also involves undertaking review health assessments for looked after children who are attending the special schools. To be responsible for the supervision and development of a B5 nurse. The post-holder will contribute towards the continual development of Specialist Childrens Services and ensure high standards of clinical practice are maintained and monitored. To work with partnership agencies to provide integrated childrens services in line with current policy and best practice. Person Specification N/A Essential Registered nurse in learning disabilities or Registered nurse child branch or Registered sick children's nurse Experience working within the community setting A good knowledge of the health needs relating to CYP, who have learning disabilities and their families. Paediatric clinical skills. UK drivers licence and access to a car to meet service needs Desirable Mentorship qualification for students. Experience working within a mainstream/specialist education setting. Experience working with CYP with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Working with CYP around sleep and continence. Person Specification N/A Essential Registered nurse in learning disabilities or Registered nurse child branch or Registered sick children's nurse Experience working within the community setting A good knowledge of the health needs relating to CYP, who have learning disabilities and their families. Paediatric clinical skills. UK drivers licence and access to a car to meet service needs Desirable Mentorship qualification for students. Experience working within a mainstream/specialist education setting. Experience working with CYP with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Working with CYP around sleep and continence. 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). Additional information 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 Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address Child Development Centre, Brompton Road, Northallerton, Northallerton DL6 1EA Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)