Lead School Nurse

Leaders In Care Ltd; Epsom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK charity is seeking an experienced Lead School Nurse to provide clinical leadership and high-quality care for children with complex needs. This role involves supervising a dedicated team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading health initiatives within a specialist educational setting. Join this rewarding charity to help enhance the lives of children and young people.

Benefits

Competitive salary of up to £59,129

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours p/w – no weekends

35 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Staff shuttle bus & free onsite parking

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex health needs.
• Minimum two years' experience at Band 6 or equivalent level.
• Confident leader with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and clinical supervision to the School Health Team.
• Deliver person-centered care for children with complex medical needs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold clinical best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Decision-making

Communication

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Children's or Learning Disability)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a compassionate and experienced nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a leading UK charity supporting children with brain injuries and neurodisabilities, is looking for a Lead School Nurse to join their dedicated team. This is your opportunity to lead a high-performing team and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

As a Lead School Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care and clinical leadership within a specialist educational setting. You’ll join a charity renowned for its exceptional rehabilitation, education, and community support services, all designed to enhance the lives of children and their families.

Responsibilities as a Lead School Nurse:

• Provide strong leadership and clinical supervision to the School Health Team
• Deliver safe, person-centred care for children with complex medical needs
• Lead immunisation initiatives and health promotion across the school
• Coordinate and evaluate nursing interventions in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
• Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold clinical best practices

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of up to £59,129
• Monday to Friday, 37.5 p/w – no weekends
• Work for an internationally recognized UK Children’s charity
• 35 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Staff shuttle bus & free onsite parking
• Professional development opportunities

What We’re Looking For:

• NMC Registered Nurse (Registered Children’s Nurse or Registered Learning Disability Nurse)
• Experience in managing complex health needs
• Minimum two years' experience at Band 6 or equivalent level
• Confident leader with strong decision-making and communication skills
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and writing professional clinical reports

If you’re seeking a position such as School Nurse Manager, Senior School Nurse, Senior Complex Care Nurse, Clinical Nurse Leader, or Head Nurse, this Lead School Nurse role offers the leadership challenge and meaningful work you’ve been looking for.

Join a charity that values care, compassion, and excellence. Apply now or call Libby at Leaders in Care on 07828 509 827 to become a School Nurse who helps children thrive.

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