Specialist School Nurse

Job Introduction

As a Band 5 Specialist School Nurse we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:

• Competitive Pay & Pension: Enjoy a Band 5 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits + 5% Fringe payment.
• Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices.
• Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway.
• Wellbeing Support : Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counselors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.
• Flexible Pay Options: Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts.
• Learning & Development: Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow.
• Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team.

We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Nurse to oversee the healthcare provision for children and young people aged 2–19 with severe, profound, and multiple learning and physical difficulties .

In this rewarding role, you will offer expert training, guidance, and support to school staff, parents, and carers - ensuring the best possible care for every child .

You will be part of a team supporting the senior school nurse and assistant practitioner within your team, helping to create a collaborative, nurturing environment where everyone can thrive

Base

This role is based at Woodlands School in Leatherhead and is Term-Time only

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality, child- centred nursing care, including medication oversight, tracheostomy and PEG care, and emergency response .
• Assess health needs, make informed clinical decisions, and contribute to safeguarding and multi-agency work.
• Communicate effectively with children, families, and professionals, using alternative communication methods where needed.
• Develop and review personalised care plans and empower families in managing health needs.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and ensure safe use of medical equipment.
• Provide training, supervision, and mentorship to school staff and students.
• Support service improvement through audit, evaluation, and evidence-based practice.
• Work autonomously while upholding high professional standards across the school nursing service.

Ideal Candidate

Essential

• RGN and or RSCN with child and/or learning disability experience
• Experience of working with children with additional needs
• Good working knowledge of Child Protection policy & procedures
• Clear understanding of community health services
• Able to communicate effectively
• Clear, concise written & oral communication
• Able to work autonomously & prioritise own work effectively

Desirable

• School nurse degree, diploma
• Experience of working with children with complex health needs
• Previous working experience in a special school setting
• Experience of initiating & participating in clinical audits

Other requirements: The post holder must be a car driver with a valid driving licence.

Please See Attached Job Description For Full Personal Specification.

For further information please contact Charlie Taylor via email: ***email_hidden***

About The Company

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes . We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year, guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do . We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone . While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team , we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. As you'd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

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