Job summary
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Special Needs School Nursing Team within Children's Complex Needs Service in Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic people with good communication skills to join our friendly, dynamic and supportive team. The post holder will have significant experience with working with children; particularly those with special needs would be advantageous. You will be able to relate to children, have good organisational skills and be able to work independently accessing supervision as required.
Ideally you will have an NVQ3 in care or equivalent experience and be prepared to undertake further training.
Main duties of the job
You will work within a nursing discipline working with children with complex and additional needs in the school setting and you will be an effective member of the Children's Complex Needs Nursing Service. The post holder will be required to support delivery of training to educational staff by the nursing team.
The post holder will work under the direction of qualified nurses within the Children's Complex Needs Nursing Service. The post holder will carry out programmes of care devised by the school nurses independently or with other members of the integrated team. The post holder will work with an agreed range of children within the special school setting under the direction of the special needs school nursing team.
You will benefit from excellent management and peer support, competency-based training, and a personal and professional development plan.
It is essential that you are able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
PLEASE READ: UK VISA & IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
In line with recent UK Government updates, which came into effect 9 April 2025, the minimum salary threshold for Skilled Worker visas, including the Health and Care Visa route, has increased to £25,000 per year. This applies to roles paid in accordance with NHS pay bands, meaning entry-level Band 3 positions no longer meet the criteria for sponsorship.
Applications from individuals on a Student Visa or Graduate Route Visa cannot be progressed, as this role does not meet the current UKVI requirements for sponsorship within these visa categories.
Therefore - If you require visa sponsorship to work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application on this occasion. All applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.If you have current sponsorship, we will need evidence of 12 months Right to Work in the UK, please provide full details within your application (including VISA Type and duration).
Entry-level Band 3 roles do not meet the visa requirements and are therefore not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants requiring sponsorship will be asked to confirm eligibility during the process.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
PLEASE READ: UK VISA & IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
In line with recent UK Government updates, which came into effect 9 April 2025, the minimum salary threshold for Skilled Worker visas, including the Health and Care Visa route, has increased to £25,000 per year. This applies to roles paid in accordance with NHS pay bands, meaning entry-level Band 3 positions no longer meet the criteria for sponsorship.
Applications from individuals on a Student Visa or Graduate Route Visa cannot be progressed, as this role does not meet the current UKVI requirements for sponsorship within these visa categories.
Therefore - If you require visa sponsorship to work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application on this occasion. All applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.If you have current sponsorship, we will need evidence of 12 months Right to Work in the UK, please provide full details within your application (including VISA Type and duration).
Entry-level Band 3 roles do not meet the visa requirements and are therefore not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants requiring sponsorship will be asked to confirm eligibility during the process.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent experience.
- A willingness to undertake further study.
- Develop new skills in accordance with evidence based practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of child development
- Basic understanding of how complex needs/chronic illness affects children and families
- Sound working knowledge of professional issues e/.g. confidentiality
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing children on an individual and group basis.
- Experience of interacting with Children with Complex and/or Additional Needs
- Previous experience of care in health, social, education or voluntary setting.
Skills
Essential
- Very good interpersonal and empathy skills
- Very good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work under supervision and independently recognising own limits.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent experience.
- A willingness to undertake further study.
- Develop new skills in accordance with evidence based practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of child development
- Basic understanding of how complex needs/chronic illness affects children and families
- Sound working knowledge of professional issues e/.g. confidentiality
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing children on an individual and group basis.
- Experience of interacting with Children with Complex and/or Additional Needs
- Previous experience of care in health, social, education or voluntary setting.
Skills
Essential
- Very good interpersonal and empathy skills
- Very good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work under supervision and independently recognising own limits.
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.
