Lead Nurse

BRADFIELD COLLEGE; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradfield College is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to lead their Nursing Team and ensure high-quality healthcare for pupils. This full-time position combines nursing responsibilities and team management, focusing on adolescent health issues while managing the Medical Centre's operations.

Benefits

Contributory workplace pension scheme and life cover

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised Sports Centre and Golf Club membership

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Free parking and lunch

Qualifications

• Previous experience in school nursing, minor injuries unit, or general practice.
• Experience in team management or leadership.
• Understanding of health issues affecting adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations and governance of the Medical Centre.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing interventions.
• Work with pupils and staff on health surveillance and promotion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

The role

Bradfield College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to lead our Nursing Team and ensure the delivery of a clinically effective, high-quality healthcare service to our pupils.

As Lead Nurse, you will oversee both the clinical operations and governance of our on-site Medical Centre, which operates six days a week and includes an overnight and on-call service for remote support. You will plan, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based nursing interventions throughout the Medical Centre and College, ensuring that nursing care continues to meet the needs of our pupils.

This role combines hands-on nursing and team management, with approximately 60% of your time in clinical nursing and 40% focused on management responsibilities. You will also work closely with pupils, parents, school staff, and medical colleagues to carry out health surveillance, health promotion and other public health initiatives required by the School.

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week during term time plus two additional weeks. The role also includes occasional overnight shifts (potentially one per week) and weekend on-call duties, which are paid at an additional hourly rate and scheduled flexibly to suit rota requirements.

About you

You will be a Registered Nurse with previous experience in a school nursing setting, minor injuries unit, or general practice. You will also need experience in team management or leadership, along with a strong understanding of the physical and mental health issues affecting adolescents. Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills are essential, as is a clear commitment to delivering a professional, caring, and responsive health service for young people in an educational environment.

Benefits

In return we offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Contributory workplace pension scheme and 3 x life cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• BHSF Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised membership to the Sports Centre and Golf Club
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Free parking and lunch provided when the kitchens are open

If you have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR department [e-mail]

To apply, please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 10th July 2025.

Interviews: End of July 2025.

Bradfield College reserves the right to make an appointment at any time, so early applications are encouraged.

Bradfield College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening as part of their application, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.