Specialist Community School Nurse

NurtureCare Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

School-friendly hours

CPD provision

Clinical supervision

Wellbeing perks

Job summary

NurtureCare in Derby City & Derbyshire is seeking a Registered Nurse to support children with complex health needs in special schools during term time. You will deliver hands-on nursing care and work with school staff to ensure safe health procedures.

Ideal candidates have NMC registration (Child Branch or LD preferred), experience with CYP in educational settings, and are strong communicators who value inclusion and safeguarding.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse (Child Branch or

Job description

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?

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 model across 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

Term-Time Only

Hours

Monday-Friday, School Hours (approx. 08:00-16:00)