School Nurse Vacancy - Private School In Chelmsford

Marchant Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a compassionate School Nurse for a full-time role in a Chelmsford school. You will provide day-to-day medical support, administer medications, and help maintain a safe, healthy environment for pupils.

Ideal candidates will hold an NMC registration and a nursing degree, with experience in paediatrics or a similar clinical setting. You will collaborate with staff, parents and external health professionals to support pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Recognised nursing qualification with active NMC registration.
• Experience in nursing, paediatrics or similar clinical setting.
• Experience providing first aid and handling medical concerns.
• Knowledge of common childhood illnesses and ongoing conditions.
• Excellent communication with pupils, parents and staff.
• Strong organisational skills and accurate medical record keeping.
• Ability to stay calm and professional in emergencies.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and safe medication management.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day healthcare support to pupils during the school day.
• Respond to medical concerns and promote health and wellbeing.
• Administer prescribed medication per school policy and parental consent.
• Assist pupils with medical conditions and ongoing healthcare needs.
• Maintain confidential medical records and healthcare documentation.
• Develop and review individual healthcare plans with parents and staff.
• Communicate health information sensitively to parents and carers.
• Work with teachers and staff to ensure appropriate care for pupils.
• Promote hygiene, healthy lifestyles and health awareness.
• Support medical emergencies and ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Monitor first aid supplies and maintain medical equipment.
• Advise staff on healthcare needs and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and through safeguarding practices.

Skills

NMC registered

Paediatric nursing

First aid

Child health

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

School Nurse | Full-Time | School | Chelmsford, Essex

We are seeking a caring, dedicated and approachable School Nurse to join the team at a welcoming school in Chelmsford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified nursing professional who is passionate about children's health, safety and wellbeing. You will play an important role in supporting pupils throughout the school day, providing medical care, offering reassurance when children are unwell and helping create a safe and supportive environment where every pupil can thrive.

Working closely with the school's leadership team, teaching staff, parents and external healthcare professionals, you will help ensure that pupils' medical needs are managed effectively and that appropriate healthcare procedures are followed.

The Role

As School Nurse, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day healthcare support to pupils, responding to medical concerns and promoting positive health and wellbeing across the school.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing first aid and responding to accidents, injuries and illness during the school day.
• Assessing pupils who become unwell and determining when further medical attention may be required.
• Administering prescribed medication in accordance with school policies, parental consent and relevant procedures.
• Supporting pupils with medical conditions, allergies, asthma, diabetes and other ongoing healthcare needs.
• Maintaining accurate, confidential medical records, accident reports and healthcare documentation.
• Developing and reviewing individual healthcare plans in collaboration with parents, school staff and relevant healthcare professionals.
• Communicating sensitively with parents and carers regarding pupils' health, medication and medical concerns.
• Working closely with teachers and support staff to ensure pupils receive appropriate care and support.
• Promoting good hygiene, healthy lifestyles and positive health awareness among pupils.
• Supporting medical emergencies and ensuring appropriate procedures are followed.
• Monitoring first aid supplies and ensuring medical equipment is appropriately maintained.
• Advising staff on pupils' healthcare needs and relevant medical procedures.
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Following safeguarding procedures and raising concerns appropriately where necessary.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be a compassionate and organised healthcare professional who can combine clinical knowledge with a calm, reassuring approach to working with children.

You will ideally have:

• A recognised nursing qualification and current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.
• Previous experience in nursing, healthcare, paediatrics or a similar clinical setting.
• Experience providing first aid and responding confidently to medical concerns.
• Knowledge of common childhood illnesses, allergies and ongoing medical conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate medical records.
• The ability to remain calm and professional when managing unexpected situations.
• A caring, patient and approachable manner, with the ability to reassure children who may be anxious or distressed.
• An understanding of safeguarding, child protection, confidentiality and safe medication management.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider school team.
• A genuine commitment to promoting children's health, safety and wellbeing.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Previous experience working within a school nursing service, primary or secondary school, or paediatric healthcare environment would be advantageous.

Why Join the School?

This is an opportunity to become a valued member of a school community where your knowledge, compassion and professionalism can make a meaningful difference to pupils' everyday lives.

You will help children feel safe and supported, provide reassurance when they need it most and work alongside a dedicated team committed to their development and wellbeing.

You will benefit from:

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's health and wellbeing.
• A varied role supporting pupils with a range of medical and healthcare needs.
• The opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils, families and school staff.
• A collaborative team environment where pupil welfare is a priority.
• Opportunities to develop your experience within an educational setting.
• The chance to contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing school community.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to complete appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right-to-work verification and verification of relevant qualifications and professional registration.

The successful candidate will be expected to comply fully with the school's safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, confidentiality, data protection and medical care policies.