Lead School Nurse – RGN/SCPHN | Full-Time, Weymouth

Marchant Recruitment; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment seeks a qualified School Nurse (RGN or SCPHN) to lead the campus medical and welfare facility in Weymouth, Dorset, starting ASAP or January. The role covers clinical triage, emergency care, mental health support, and chronic condition management for staff and pupils.

You’ll draft IHCPs, coordinate NHS vaccination programs, maintain records, and train staff on medical protocols. Immediate start preferred; term-time options may be considered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration (RGN or SCPHN)
• Pediatric nursing or emergency/community/school health background
• Current First Aid Trainer and/or Immediate Life Support certification
• Knowledge of DfE healthcare guidance, child protection, and confidentiality
• Active DBS check via Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operation of the school medical room and respond to acute illness or injuries
• Draft and review IHCPs for pupils with chronic conditions
• Administer prescribed and OTC medications following DfE guidance and NMC standards
• Coordinate NHS vaccination programs and public health initiatives
• Deliver medical protocol training to staff (anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes care)
• Liaise with external pediatric teams, GPs, social services and DSL

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Emergency medicine

Community health

School healthcare

First Aid Trainer

Immediate Life Support

Education

NMC registration (RGN or SCPHN)

Job description

Marchant Recruitment seeks a qualified School Nurse (RGN or SCPHN) to lead the campus medical and welfare facility in Weymouth, Dorset, starting ASAP or January. The role covers clinical triage, emergency care, mental health support, and chronic condition management for staff and pupils.

You’ll draft IHCPs, coordinate NHS vaccination programs, maintain records, and train staff on medical protocols. Immediate start preferred; term-time options may be considered.