Lead School Nurse

Nurse Seekers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Lead School Nurse to oversee the delivery of safe, person-centred healthcare in a specialist educational setting in London. The role includes managing medication administration and supporting holistic development for pupils. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership and communication skills, with a strong commitment to safeguarding. This position offers a competitive salary and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Comprehensive CPD and professional development

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a healthcare or educational setting with children or young people.
• Proven leadership and planning abilities in a clinical context.
• Strong commitment to maintaining professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration and custody of medication in line with policy.
• Oversee health care plans development and monitoring.
• Ensure medical supplies are maintained and stored safely.
• Act as a clinical role model and attend necessary meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC registered)

Job description

Lead School Nurse – Finchley

Full Time, Permanent

A rewarding opportunity has become available for a compassionate and experienced Lead School Nurse (RGN or RSCN) to join a specialist educational setting, supporting children and young people.

In this key role, the successful Lead School Nurse (RGN or RSCN) will oversee the delivery of safe, person‑centred healthcare across the school, ensuring all medical interventions are delivered to the highest standard. You will work closely with education and therapy teams to support pupils’ holistic development and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the safe administration, storage, and custody of medication, reporting any discrepancies in line with policy.
• Oversee the development, review, and monitoring of health care plans.
• Ensure adequate medical supplies are maintained and safely stored.
• Act as a role model for clinical best practice.
• Attend statutory meetings and provide medical reports for pupils where necessary.

About You

• Registered Nurse (NMC registered).
• Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting children or young people in a healthcare or educational setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A clear understanding of professional boundaries and a strong commitment to safeguarding.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking, child‑centred organisation where your skills and experience will directly support positive outcomes for children and young people.

In return, our client offers

• Highly competitive salary which is negotiable depending on experience
• Generous annual leave
• Comprehensive CPD and professional development opportunities
• Supportive multidisciplinary team
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

If this is the kind of role that could be of interest to you please apply today, or contact Nurse Seekers on (phone number removed) for more details.