Lead School Nurse

Nurse Seekers Careers; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Hatfield is seeking a Lead School Nurse to manage a fully equipped Medical Centre. This role involves overseeing a nursing team, delivering comprehensive care, and collaborating with staff and healthcare providers. Candidates should possess an RGN or RSCN qualification and have strong leadership skills. The position offers excellent salary and benefits, a supportive school community, and a beautiful working environment in Hertfordshire, focusing on pupil health and well-being.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits

Beautiful working environment

Term-time working with on-call rota

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration required.
• Strong leadership and administrative skills necessary.
• Experience with school nursing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the nursing team within the Medical Centre.
• Oversee clinical governance and policy development.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care across various needs.
• Liaise with pastoral staff, parents, and providers.
• Support the PSHCE programme and safeguarding initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Child health experience

Emergency response

Education

RGN or RSCN qualification

Job description

Overview

Lead School Nurse Hatfield

Nurse Seekers is proud to be recruiting a Lead School Nurse for a prestigious independent school in Hertfordshire. This is a rare opportunity to oversee a fully equipped on-site Medical Centre, leading a dedicated team of nurses and promoting the health and wellbeing of pupils and staff alike.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the nursing team within the Medical Centre
• Oversee clinical governance, policy development, and rota planning
• Deliver high-quality nursing care, from emergency response to chronic care management
• Liaise with pastoral staff, parents, and external healthcare providers
• Be a key player in supporting the schools PSHCE programme and safeguarding initiatives

Qualifications

• RGN or RSCN qualification and active NMC registration
• Strong leadership and administrative skills
• Experience in child health, education or school nursing (desirable)
• A calm, flexible, and professional approach to adolescent care

Benefits

• Lead role within a respected and supportive school community
• Excellent salary and benefits
• Beautiful working environment in Hertfordshire
• Term-time working with on-call rota