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From the employer's careers site First seen 9 Nov 2026

Specialist School Nurse

Salary

£32073 to £39043 per year

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Description

As a Band 5 Specialist School Nurse, you will oversee healthcare provision for children and young people aged 2-19 with severe, profound, and multiple learning and physical difficulties.

Main Responsibilities include:

  • Delivering safe, high-quality, child-centred nursing care, including medication oversight, tracheostomy and PEG care, and emergency response.
  • Assessing health needs, making informed clinical decisions, and contributing to safeguarding and multi-agency work.
  • Communicating effectively with children, families, and professionals, using alternative communication methods where needed.
  • Developing and reviewing personalised care plans and empowering families in managing health needs.
  • Maintaining accurate, confidential records and ensuring safe use of medical equipment.
  • Providing training, supervision, and mentorship to school staff and students.
  • Supporting service improvement through audit, evaluation, and evidence-based practice.
  • Working autonomously while upholding high professional standards across the school nursing service.

The role is based at Woodlands School in Leatherhead and is term-time only.

As a Specialist School Nurse, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

  • Competitive Pay & Pension: Band 5 Agenda for Change salary (£32,073 to £39,043) and NHS pension benefits + 5% Fringe payment.
  • Professional Growth: Joining our Strive for Better networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide.
  • Exclusive Rewards: Access to discounts and premium offers through our Reward Gateway.
  • Wellbeing Support: 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counselors, career coaching, and more.
  • Flexible Pay Options: Using Wagestream to track earnings and access wages as needed.
  • Learning & Development: Support from our Learning and Development team, collaborating with universities and Health Education England.

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Skills

Required

  • RGN
  • RSCN
  • Child and/or learning disability experience
  • Experience of working with children with additional needs
  • Good working knowledge of Child Protection policy & procedures
  • Clear understanding of community health services
  • Effective communication

Nice to have

  • School nurse degree, diploma
  • Experience of working with children with complex health needs
  • Previous working experience in a special school setting
  • Experience of initiating & participating in clinical audits

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0279-26-3063

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