Lead School Nurse

Milkround; Little London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational organization in Little London is seeking a compassionate Lead School Nurse to oversee healthcare delivery in a school setting. You will work collaboratively with education teams to promote the wellbeing of students. The ideal candidate will have experience with children or young people, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to safeguarding. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Comprehensive CPD and professional development opportunities

Supportive multidisciplinary team

A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the safe administration, storage, and custody of medication.
• 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.

Job description

Lead School Nurse Finchley

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