Band 5 Specialist School Nurse - Farnham

HCRG Care Group; Farnham; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health provider is seeking a Band 5 Specialist School Nurse in Farnham. This rewarding position entails working with children facing physical and learning difficulties, collaborating with families and schools, and delivering holistic care. The ideal candidate will possess relevant nursing qualifications and experience with children's health needs. We offer competitive pay, flexible options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and NHS pension

Access to wellbeing services

Professional development support

Flexible pay options

Qualifications

• Experience working in a special school setting is valuable.
• Experience of initiating & participating in clinical audits is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with children and families.
• Assess and respond to complex health needs.
• Coordinate and deliver specialized, hands-on care.
• Champion evidence-based practice and help shape service improvements.

Skills

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

Effective communication skills

Education

School nurse degree, diploma

Job description

Band 5 Specialist School Nurse - Farnham

Are you a compassionate and experienced nurse looking for a deeply rewarding role? We are seeking aBand 5 Specialist School Nurseto join our supportive and multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the provision of healthcare for children and young people aged 219 years, with severe, profound, and multiple learning and physical difficulties.

Youll play a key role in delivering specialist, holistic care in a unique educational setting, working closely with families, school staff, and healthcare professionals to ensure each childs needs are met with dignity, empathy, and expertise.

Base

This role is based at Ridgeway School in Farnham.

Main duties of the job

• Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals, using empathy and clarity in all interactions. Support inclusive communication methods and contribute to a connected, supportive team environment.
• Assess and respond to complex health needs with care and professionalism. Safeguard children through vigilant practice and contribute to service improvement through reflection and audit.
• Coordinate care and staff to ensure responsive, high-quality support. Provide flexible cover across schools and contribute to a seamless nursing service.
• Deliver specialised, hands-on care including emergency response and complex procedures, while ensuring safe, accurate use of clinical equipment.
• Provide holistic, family-focused care tailored to each childs physical, emotional, and social needs. Work in partnership with families and engage in multi-agency safeguarding support.
• Champion evidence-based practice and help shape service improvements through shared learning and collaboration.
• Maintain safe use of equipment and accurate, confidential records. Encourage effective use of digital tools to support care delivery.
• Support the growth of others through training, mentoring, and supervision. Help create a positive, learning-focused team culture.
• Work independently with sound clinical judgement. Stay accountable for high standards of care and promote a safe, respectful environment for all.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs 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.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were 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 doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Job responsibilities

As aBand 5SpecialistSchoolNursewe 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.
• 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As aBand 5SpecialistSchoolNursewe 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.
• 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.

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:Full UK Driving Licence with a car insured for business use.

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Person Specification

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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.