Lead School Nurse

Midcounties Co-operative; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Watford is seeking a Lead School Nurse to oversee its on-site Medical Centre. This role involves managing a dedicated nursing team and ensuring the health and wellbeing of pupils and staff. The ideal candidate will hold either RGN or RSCN qualifications with active NMC registration, and possess strong leadership and nursing skills. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality care and collaborating with pastoral staff and parents. A calm approach to adolescent care is essential.

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration is required for this role.
• Experience in child health, education or school nursing is desirable.
• A calm, flexible and professional approach to adolescent care is important.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the nursing team within the Medical Centre.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care from emergency response to chronic care management.
• Support the school's PSHCE programme and safeguarding initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Nursing Skills

Child Health

Education

RGN or RSCN qualification

Job description

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
• Support the school's PSHCE programme and safeguarding initiatives
• Observe and abide by the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other NMC guidance
• Meet the NMC preparation requirements and CPD as a registered nurse
• Work towards the implementation of Valuing People Now
• Work term‑time with an on‑call rota

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