Band 5 Specialist School Nurse - Guildford

NHS Jobs; Guildford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Guildford is looking for a Band 5 Specialist School Nurse. The role involves supporting children with additional needs and requires a Registered Nurse qualification with experience. Benefits include competitive pay, NHS pension, professional growth opportunities, and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Pension

Professional Growth

Exclusive Rewards

Wellbeing Support

Flexible Pay Options

Learning & Development

Recognition & Involvement

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of community health services.
• Able to prioritize work effectively.
• Full UK Driving Licence with a car insured for business use.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex health needs.
• Initiate and participate in clinical audits.
• Work within a special school setting if required.

Skills

RGN and/or RSCN with child experience

Experience working with children with additional needs

Good knowledge of Child Protection policy

Effective communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

School nurse degree or diploma

Job description

Band 5 Specialist School Nurse - Guildford

We'd love to hear from you if:

• 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

Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.

As a 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.
• 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.