Job Description

Job Introduction

Are you a compassionate and experienced nurse looking for a deeply rewarding role? We are seeking a

Band 5 Specialist School Nurse

to join our supportive and multidisciplinary team.


The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the provision of healthcare for children and young people aged 2-19 years, with severe, profound, and multiple learning and physical difficulties.


You'll play a key role in delivering specialist, holistic care in a unique educational setting, working closely with families, school staff, and healthcare professionals to ensure each child's needs are met with dignity, empathy, and expertise.

Base

This role is based at Woodlands School in Leatherhead.


Main Responsibilities

Communication & Collaboration

Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals, using empathy and clarity in all interactions. Support inclusive communication methods and contribute to a connected, supportive team environment.

Clinical Judgement & Safeguarding

Assess and respond to complex health needs with care and professionalism. Safeguard children through vigilant practice and contribute to service improvement through reflection and audit.

Service Planning & Organisation

Coordinate care and staff to ensure responsive, high-quality support. Provide flexible cover across schools and contribute to a seamless nursing service.

Clinical Skills & Procedures

Deliver specialised, hands-on care including emergency response and complex procedures, while ensuring safe, accurate use of clinical equipment.

Patient-Centred Care

Provide holistic, family-focused care tailored to each child's physical, emotional, and social needs. Work in partnership with families and engage in multi-agency safeguarding support.

Policy & Service Development

Champion evidence-based practice and help shape service improvements through shared learning and collaboration.

Resource & Information Management

Maintain safe use of equipment and accurate, confidential records. Encourage effective use of digital tools to support care delivery.

Team Support & Development

Support the growth of others through training, mentoring, and supervision. Help create a positive, learning-focused team culture.

Autonomy & Professional Responsibility

Work independently with sound clinical judgement. Stay accountable for high standards of care and promote a safe, respectful environment for all.

Please see attached job description for a full list of responsibilities

The Ideal Candidate

We'd love to hear from you if:

Essential

RGN and or RSCN with 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 Able to communicate effectively Clear, concise written & oral communication Able to work autonomously & prioritise own work effectively

Desirable

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

Other requirements:

Full UK Driving Licence with a car insured for business use.

Please see attached for full Personal Specification.

About The Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.


We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.


While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.


As you'd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.


Finally, we need to let you know that the company you'll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job we'll need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.


Package Description

As a

Specialist

School

Nurse

we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:

Competitive Pay & Pension

: Enjoy a Band 5 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits.

Professional Growth

: Join our Strive for Betternetworks, 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. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow. *

Recognition & Involvement

: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team.