Description
As a Band 5 Specialist School Nurse, you will oversee the healthcare provision for children and young people aged 2-19 with severe, profound, and multiple learning and physical difficulties.
Main Responsibilities:
- Deliver safe, high-quality, child-centred nursing care, including medication oversight, tracheostomy and PEG care, and emergency response.
- Assess health needs, make informed clinical decisions, and contribute to safeguarding and multi-agency work.
- Communicate effectively with children, families, and professionals, using alternative communication methods where needed.
- Develop and review personalised care plans and empower families in managing health needs.
- Maintain accurate, confidential records and ensure safe use of medical equipment.
- Provide training, supervision, and mentorship to school staff and students.
- Support service improvement through audit, evaluation, and evidence-based practice.
- Work autonomously while upholding high professional standards across the school nursing service.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay & Pension: Enjoy a Band 5 Agenda for Change salary (£32,073 to £39,043 a year) and NHS pension benefits + 5% Fringe payment.
- Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices.
- Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway.
- Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counselors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.
- Flexible Pay Options: Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts.
- Learning & Development: Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England.