Lead School Nurse

Nurse Seekers Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's healthcare organization in Greater London seeks a compassionate Lead School Nurse to manage student health. Responsibilities include overseeing medication administration and developing health care plans. The ideal candidate is an NMC registered nurse with experience in caring for children. The role offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Comprehensive CPD and professional development opportunities

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Strong commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in a healthcare or educational setting.
• A clear understanding of professional boundaries and strong commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe administration and custody of medication.
• Oversee development and monitoring of health care plans.
• Act as a role model for clinical best practice.

Skills

Leadership skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

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.

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 01926 676369 for more details.