School Nurse

Nurse Seekers; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Nurse Seekers are recruiting for an experienced Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join a friendly, supportive school in Portsmouth.

This part-time role (25 hours per week) runs Monday to Friday 12:00–17:00 during term time, including INSET days, and is based in the school Health & Wellbeing Centre.

You will provide first aid, emergency care and day-to-day clinical support to pupils and staff, working with parents, teachers and healthcare professionals to ensure safe, holistic care.

Qualifications

• NMC-registered RGN with paediatric or school nursing experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, confident approach in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and emergency care to pupils and staff.
• Deliver day-to-day clinical support within the Health & Wellbeing Centre.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers and healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care.

Skills

NMC-registered RGN

Paediatric/school nursing experience

Excellent communication skills

Autonomous with teamwork

Job description

School Nurse (Part Time) - Portsmouth

Nurse Seekers are recruiting for an experienced Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join a friendly, supportive school community in Portsmouth.

This is a part time role working afternoon shifts Monday to Friday during Term Time only.

The successful School Nurse will play a key role in the school’s Health & Wellbeing Centre, providing first aid, emergency care and day-to-day clinical support to pupils and staff. You’ll also work closely with parents, teachers and healthcare professionals to ensure pupils receive safe, responsive and holistic care.

The School are looking for:

• NMC-registered RGN, ideally equivalent to Band 6 or higher
• Paediatric, school nursing or child-focused experience
• A calm, confident approach in an emergency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Someone approachable, caring and emotionally intelligent
• Ability to work autonomously while being a strong team player

The role:

• Portsmouth
• Monday-Friday, 12pm-5pm
• 25 hours per week
• Term-time only, including INSET days
• Salary aligned to NHS Band 6+, dependent on experience

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the health, wellbeing and pastoral care of children and young people, while enjoying a supportive school environment and excellent professional development opportunities.