Specialist Community School Nurse

NurtureCare; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the East Midlands seeks a Registered Nurse to provide care for children with complex health needs in special schools. This term-time position, with school-friendly hours, requires expertise in clinical practice and experience in pediatric settings. Benefits include paid training, regular supervision, and wellness perks.

Benefits

Paid CPD and skill development

Regular clinical supervision

Staff wellbeing perks

Qualifications

• Experience in schools, community, or pediatric settings.
• Confident and calm under pressure.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on nursing care for children with complex health needs.
• Support school staff in delivering health procedures.
• Build relationships with pupils and families.

Skills

Clinical practice

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient advocacy

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Child Branch or LD)

Job description

Overview

Join a Team That Puts Children First. Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for working with children and young people? Do you want a role that fits with school hours, offers genuine work-life balance, and makes a daily difference in the lives of children with complex health needs?

NurtureCare is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our award-winning team working in special schools across Derby City and Derbyshire. This is a term-time position ideal for a nurse who thrives in a child-focused, collaborative, and community-based environment.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver hands-on nursing care for children and young people with complex health needs (e.g. epilepsy, enteral feeding, tracheostomy care).
• Support and supervise school staff in delivering delegated health procedures, using the TEACH competency framework.
• Build trusted relationships with pupils, families, and school teams.
• Contribute to the development and review of Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs).
• Escalate health or safeguarding concerns and participate in multi-agency planning.

What We’re Looking For

• NMC Registered Nurse (Child Branch or LD preferred).
• Experience working with CYP in schools, community or paediatric settings.
• Confident in your clinical practice and calm under pressure.
• A great communicator, team player, and advocate for inclusion and safety.

Why Choose NurtureCare?

We are proud to be a multi award-winning care provider that truly values its people. As part of our school nursing team, you’ll benefit from:

• School-friendly hours – no nights or weekends
• Paid CPD and skill development (including TEACH framework and condition-specific training)
• Regular clinical supervision and peer support
• Staff wellbeing perks– birthday off, thank-you rewards, team recognition
• Opportunity to be part of a pioneering school nursing modelacross Derbyshire

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check (child workforce)
• Right to work in the UK
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional development

Employer: NurtureCare (Multi Award-Winning Complex Care Provider)
Location: Derby City & Derbyshire – Assigned Special School (term-time only)
Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only
Hours: Monday–Friday, School Hours (approx. 08:30–16:00)