School/College Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse

NHS; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated School/College Nurse to provide high-quality health management for students with disabilities. This role involves working collaboratively with healthcare professionals to ensure students’ physical health needs are met while advocating for their rights and well-being within educational settings.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Regular clinical supervision

Developmental opportunities

Internal/external training on new initiatives

Qualifications

• RGN/RLDN/RN qualified with current NMC PIN number.
• Strong understanding of Aspergers and Autism.
• Experience with physical health conditions including Epilepsy and Diabetes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure physical health needs are met collaboratively with health professionals.
• Implement evidence-based care plans.
• Advocate for students and liaise with families.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of Autism

Medication Management

Safeguarding

Education

RGN/RLDN/RNC qualification

Job description

Job summary

Position: School/College Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse RGN, RLDN/RN Location: Lufton College, Somerset, BA22 8ST and The Forum School, Dorset DT11 0QS Full Time 37.5 hours per week Part time considered but not Term time Salary up to £45,000 per annum

Main duties of the job

The School/College Nurse is an integral part of the young persons educational journey, ensuring that all aspects of their physical health needs are met to the highest standard, in collaboration with external General Practitioners, Paediatricians, and other health care professionals. The role includes writing reports, attending reviews, implementing evidenced-based care plans, medication management, delivery of workshops for best practices, face to face support and advocating for the students and liaising with families, professionals and Local Authorities.

About us

You should have a strong understanding of Aspergers and Autism and have experience of working with these conditions. Working knowledge of physical health conditions, including Epilepsy, Diabetes, Anaphylaxis. Knowledge around Safeguarding and keeping others safe. Excellent understanding of safe and effective medication management within childrens homes/schools. Ability to communicate clearly to others using a variety of platforms including nonverbal communication Experience in working/promoting therapeutic relationships with children and Young People Working autonomously within a residential/ward environment.

Details Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£45,000 to £45,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPF64A0002

Job locations

Blandford Forum

DT11 0QS

Job description Job responsibilities

Position: School/College Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse RGN, RLDN/RN

Location:Lufton College, Somerset, BA22 8ST and The Forum School, Dorset DT11 0QS

Full Time 37.5 hours per week Part time considered but not Term time

Salary up to £45,000 per annum

This an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team to support the change and reinvigoration of Cambian Lufton College. An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a learning Disability Nurse to work along site the onsite clinical team and be part of the new leadership team which has a clear vision for growth and positive change.

Cambian Lufton College has a proud and successful tradition of supporting young people between the ages of 16 - 25 to build valuable life skills, qualification and confidence to support them on their journey towards independence. The new leadership team has recognized this success and wants to offer this opportunity to a wider range of young people alongside the developments that are taking place across all aspects of the college.

The College prides itself on offering meaningful packages of education to those who have in the past struggled to access conventional mainstream services; offering each young person and adult an individually tailored and holistic programme of support, equipping them to face the challenges of later life.

The Forum School is a 38-52 week school and home for children and young people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Located in the glorious Dorset countryside with 28 acres of land for play and relaxation, the school boasts of many facilities such as a theatre, sports hall, indoor and outdoor riding areas, climbing wall, multiple safe play areas and a swimming pool.

Children and young people have full access to the National Curriculum with teaching appropriately differentiated to meet their needs. In addition, The Forum School draws upon a proven programme of specialist education and 24 hour care with a wide range of clinical and therapeutic inputs.

The School/College Nurse is an integral part of the young persons educational journey, ensuring that all aspects of their physical health needs are met to the highest standard, in collaboration with external General Practitioners, Paediatricians, and other health care professionals. The role includes writing reports, attending reviews, implementing evidenced-based care plans, medication management, delivery of workshops for best practices, face to face support and advocating for the students and liaising with families, professionals and Local Authorities.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

Candidates for this position should be RGN/RLDN/RNC qualified with a current NMC PIN number.

You should have a strong understanding of Aspergers and Autism and have experience of working with these conditions. Working knowledge of physical health conditions, including Epilepsy, Diabetes, Anaphylaxis. Knowledge around Safeguarding and keeping others safe. Excellent understanding of safe and effective medication management within childrens homes/schools. Ability to communicate clearly to others using a variety of platforms including nonverbal communication Experience in working/promoting therapeutic relationships with children and Young People Working autonomously within a residential/ward environment.

Desirable:

Experience of communicating clearly to others using a variety of platforms including nonverbal communication. Experience of engaging successfully with children or young adults (in particular those with special needs) in some capacity. Ability to be flexible with hours, required to assist with the effective quality of care in the school.

In return we offer:

Full support from a multidisciplinary team Regular clinical supervision Developmental opportunities Research opportunities & support Internal/external training on new initiatives 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with increments for length of service included)

Full induction training is given. You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession and just like our young people you will be learning all the time through our ongoing mentoring and support.

Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post and will be subject to an enhanced DBScheck.

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Job description Job responsibilities

Position: School/College Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse RGN, RLDN/RN

Location:Lufton College, Somerset, BA22 8ST and The Forum School, Dorset DT11 0QS

Full Time 37.5 hours per week Part time considered but not Term time

Salary up to £45,000 per annum

This an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team to support the change and reinvigoration of Cambian Lufton College. An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a learning Disability Nurse to work along site the onsite clinical team and be part of the new leadership team which has a clear vision for growth and positive change.

Cambian Lufton College has a proud and successful tradition of supporting young people between the ages of 16 - 25 to build valuable life skills, qualification and confidence to support them on their journey towards independence. The new leadership team has recognized this success and wants to offer this opportunity to a wider range of young people alongside the developments that are taking place across all aspects of the college.

The College prides itself on offering meaningful packages of education to those who have in the past struggled to access conventional mainstream services; offering each young person and adult an individually tailored and holistic programme of support, equipping them to face the challenges of later life.

The Forum School is a 38-52 week school and home for children and young people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Located in the glorious Dorset countryside with 28 acres of land for play and relaxation, the school boasts of many facilities such as a theatre, sports hall, indoor and outdoor riding areas, climbing wall, multiple safe play areas and a swimming pool.

Children and young people have full access to the National Curriculum with teaching appropriately differentiated to meet their needs. In addition, The Forum School draws upon a proven programme of specialist education and 24 hour care with a wide range of clinical and therapeutic inputs.

The School/College Nurse is an integral part of the young persons educational journey, ensuring that all aspects of their physical health needs are met to the highest standard, in collaboration with external General Practitioners, Paediatricians, and other health care professionals. The role includes writing reports, attending reviews, implementing evidenced-based care plans, medication management, delivery of workshops for best practices, face to face support and advocating for the students and liaising with families, professionals and Local Authorities.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

Candidates for this position should be RGN/RLDN/RNC qualified with a current NMC PIN number.

You should have a strong understanding of Aspergers and Autism and have experience of working with these conditions. Working knowledge of physical health conditions, including Epilepsy, Diabetes, Anaphylaxis. Knowledge around Safeguarding and keeping others safe. Excellent understanding of safe and effective medication management within childrens homes/schools. Ability to communicate clearly to others using a variety of platforms including nonverbal communication Experience in working/promoting therapeutic relationships with children and Young People Working autonomously within a residential/ward environment.

Desirable:

Experience of communicating clearly to others using a variety of platforms including nonverbal communication. Experience of engaging successfully with children or young adults (in particular those with special needs) in some capacity. Ability to be flexible with hours, required to assist with the effective quality of care in the school.

In return we offer:

Full support from a multidisciplinary team Regular clinical supervision Developmental opportunities Research opportunities & support Internal/external training on new initiatives 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with increments for length of service included)

Full induction training is given. You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession and just like our young people you will be learning all the time through our ongoing mentoring and support.

Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post and will be subject to an enhanced DBScheck.

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

The Cambian Group

Address

Blandford Forum

DT11 0QS

Employer's website

https://www.cambiangroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Cambian Group

Address

Blandford Forum

DT11 0QS

Employer's website

https://www.cambiangroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)