School Nurse | Excellent School | Birmingham

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

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a caring School Nurse for a Birmingham school. You will provide day-to-day medical care and health support to students, respond to illness and injury, and work closely with staff and parents to ensure safe participation.

The ideal candidate holds a nursing qualification and current NMC registration, with paediatric experience preferred. You will demonstrate excellent communication, safeguarding awareness and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Must hold nursing qualification and current NMC registration.
• Experience in healthcare; school nursing or paediatrics desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle safeguarding and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and respond to student illnesses and injuries.
• Assess health concerns and determine when further medical attention is required.
• Administer medication in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records.
• Support students with ongoing health conditions and individual care requirements.
• Communicate with parents, school staff and healthcare professionals where appropriate.
• Promote health, hygiene and student wellbeing across the school.

Skills

NMC registration

School nursing experience

Excellent communication

Paediatric experience

Safeguarding & confidentiality

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

An excellent school in Birmingham is seeking a caring and qualified School Nurse to join its team as soon as possible. This is a rewarding opportunity for a healthcare professional who is passionate about student wellbeing, providing medical support and helping maintain a safe and healthy school environment.

Role Overview

• Position: School Nurse
• Location: Birmingham
• Contract: Full-Time
• Start Date: ASAP
• Application Requirement: CV Only

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day medical care and health support to students, responding to illness and injury while helping manage ongoing medical needs. You will work closely with school staff and parents to ensure students receive appropriate care and can participate safely in school life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and respond to student illnesses and injuries.
• Assess health concerns and determine when further medical attention is required.
• Administer medication in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records.
• Support students with ongoing health conditions and individual care requirements.
• Communicate with parents, school staff and healthcare professionals where appropriate.
• Promote health, hygiene and student wellbeing across the school.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a relevant nursing qualification and current NMC registration.
• Has experience in a healthcare setting; school nursing or paediatric experience is desirable.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can remain calm and make sound decisions in challenging situations.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.

About the School

The school is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment in which students can thrive. The successful applicant will play an important role in promoting health and wellbeing, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure students' medical needs are appropriately supported.

Why Apply?

• A rewarding role supporting children's health and wellbeing.
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with a school team.
• A varied position where your healthcare skills can make a real difference.
• An ASAP start for the right candidate.