Registered School Nurse – Secondary School In Darlington (Asap Start / January Start)

Marchant Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a qualified School Nurse for a welcoming secondary school in Darlington, County Durham. The role covers clinical triage, first aid, chronic condition management, IHCPs, and staff training, starting ASAP or in January.

It is a full-time position with potential for permanent or long-term engagement. The nurse will work with safeguarding and pastoral teams, maintain confidential records, and ensure compliance with NMC standards and DfE guidance, supporting students

Qualifications

• Qualified RN with RGN or SCPHN status and current NMC registration.
• Experience in pediatric nursing, emergency medicine, or school healthcare.
• Current First Aid Trainer and Immediate Life Support certification.
• Active DBS via Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Knowledge of DfE health guidance and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Operate the school medical room daily, assessing and treating injuries and illnesses.
• Develop IHCPs for pupils with long-term conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications per DfE guidelines and NMC standards.
• Coordinate NHS vaccination clinics and lead staff medical training.
• Liaise with GPs, pediatric consultants, safeguarding leads, and the DSL.

Skills

Nursing

Pediatric nursing

Emergency medicine

School healthcare

First Aid Trainer

Immediate Life Support

NMC registration

Education

NMC registration required

Tools

Medical Tracker

CPOMS

SIMS

Job description

A welcoming secondary school in Darlington, County Durham, is seeking a qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) to lead the campus medical room starting ASAP or in January.

Job Overview

The School Nurse leads healthcare delivery across the school community, providing clinical triage, emergency first aid, mental health support, and chronic medical condition management for students and staff.

Working alongside safeguarding leads, pastoral teams, and the SENCO, you will maintain confidential medical records, draft Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs), coordinate NHS vaccination clinics, and deliver staff medical training (EpiPen, asthma inhalers, diabetes management). This is a full-time, permanent or ongoing role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the school medical room, assessing and treating acute illness and injuries
• Create, review, and implement Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs) for pupils with long-term conditions
• Administer prescribed medications in strict adherence to DfE healthcare guidelines and NMC standards
• Lead public health promotion, wellbeing workshops, and coordination of local NHS immunization teams
• Deliver essential medical protocol training to teaching and support staff
• Liaise with external pediatric consultants, GPs, social care teams, and the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: Immediate (ASAP) or January
• Contract Type: Full-time, long-term or permanent (Term-Time Only)
• Location: Darlington, County Durham
• Salary / Pay Rate: Band 5 / Band 6 equivalent (Dependent on experience)
• Key Systems: Medical Tracker / CPOMS / SIMS

Candidate Requirements

• Registered Nurse status (RGN or SCPHN) with valid, current NMC registration
• Professional background in pediatric nursing, emergency medicine, community health, or school healthcare
• Current First Aid Trainer / Immediate Life Support certification
• Thorough knowledge of statutory DfE health guidance, child protection protocols, and patient confidentiality
• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)