Band 5 Specialist School Nurse - Leatherhead

NHS Jobs; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Leatherhead is seeking a Specialist School Nurse to provide essential care and support to children with additional needs. The ideal candidate will have an RGN/RSCN qualification, strong communication skills, and experience working in community health services. The role offers a competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and various wellbeing benefits including a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Pension

Professional Growth

Exclusive Rewards

Wellbeing Support

Flexible Pay Options

Learning & Development

Recognition & Involvement

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with additional needs.
• Good working knowledge of Child Protection policy & procedures.
• Ability to work autonomously & prioritize own work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Interact with children with learning disabilities.
• Support community health services.
• Maintain clear communication with families.

Skills

RGN and/or RSCN with child and/or learning disability experience

Effective communication skills

Understanding of community health services

Education

School nurse degree or diploma

Job description

Band 5 Specialist School Nurse - Leatherhead

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.

The Ideal Candidate

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
• Effective communication skills
• Clear, concise written & oral communication
• Ability to work autonomously & prioritize own work effectively

Desirable:

• School nurse degree or diploma
• Experience of working with children with complex health needs
• Previous 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.