Lead Nurse

Harris Lee; Northaw; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in England seeks an experienced School Lead Nurse to oversee nursing care and promote student wellbeing. Responsibilities include leading the Medical Centre team, delivering high-quality care, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates are Registered Nurses with strong leadership skills and experience in educational or community settings. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £41,000 - £43,000 FTE.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience, ideally within a school, paediatric, or community setting.
• Ability to manage nursing staff and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Proactive and flexible approach with a passion for supporting young people's wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the delivery of high-quality nursing care to pupils.
• Lead the school's Medical Centre team, overseeing operations and compliance.
• Provide direct clinical support and manage care plans for students.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Empathy

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN/RSCN) with current NMC registration

Job description

Are you an experienced nurse looking for a rewarding leadership role in a unique educational setting? A prestigious independent boarding and day school in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Lead Nurse to join their team as soon as possible.

As the School Lead Nurse, you will play a central role in safeguarding and promoting the health, welfare, and wellbeing of students. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day while leading and shaping the medical provision within a vibrant school community.

Position: School Lead Nurse
Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £41,000 - £43,000 FTE

What You'll Do as School Lead Nurse

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Take overall responsibility for the delivery of high-quality nursing care to pupils, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing.

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Lead the school's Medical Centre team as the School Lead Nurse, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing nursing staff, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.

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Provide direct clinical support, respond to medical emergencies, and manage care plans for students with ongoing health needs.

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Liaise effectively with parents, school staff, and external healthcare professionals to ensure a joined-up approach to care.

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Promote best practice in safeguarding, infection control, and health education across the school community.

What We're Looking For

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Registered Nurse (RGN/RSCN) with current NMC registration.

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Significant post-registration experience, ideally within a school, paediatric, or community setting.

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Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

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A proactive, flexible, and empathetic approach with a passion for supporting the wellbeing of young people.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional to step into a leadership position as the School Lead Nurse at one of the UK's most respected independent schools. If you're looking for a new challenge where no two days are the same — and where you can make a real difference — we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now with your CV and a brief covering note to be considered for this outstanding School Lead Nurse role