School Nurse – Vibrant Secondary School in Birmingham
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Birmingham - UK
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Job Summary
Job Title: School Nurse
Location: Birmingham West Midlands
School Type: 1118 Secondary School & Sixth Form
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary:per annum (Local Government Pay Scale / NHS Band 5-6 equivalent)
Role Overview
A vibrant secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a compassionate qualified and proactive School Nurse to lead health care provision across their campus this key non-teaching pastoral support role you will oversee the school medical room deliver immediate first aid manage complex individual healthcare plans (IHCPs) for pupils with long-term medical conditions and promote physical and mental wellbeing across the school community. Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) SENCO and local NHS public health teams you will ensure a safe healthy and supportive environment for all pupils.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the daily operation of the school medical room administering first aid emergency care and prescribed medications in accordance with school policy and medical guidelines.
Formulate review and update Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs) for pupils with chronic conditions (e.g. severe allergies asthma diabetes epilepsy).
Act as a key link between the school parents/carers GPs community paediatric teams and NHS school nursing services for statutory health screening and vaccination programs.
Liaise with the safeguarding team on pupil welfare matters identifying and logging health-related child protection concerns in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Deliver health promotion initiatives and staff training sessions on medical emergency protocols (e.g. EpiPen administration asthma care and diabetes management).
Key Requirements
Registered Nurse (RGN / RSCN) with active NMC registration or a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN - School Nursing) qualification.
Proven clinical nursing experience ideally within a school paediatric adolescent or public health setting.
In-depth knowledge of paediatric first aid chronic condition management medication administration protocols and safeguarding regulations.
Excellent interpersonal empathetic and communication skills with the ability to build trust with young people and their families.
Legal right to work in the UK.
School Highlights & Benefits
Dedicated fully equipped medical room and quiet recovery facilities.
Supportive senior leadership and pastoral team prioritizing pupil health mental wellbeing and safety.
Accessible Birmingham location with excellent transport links across the West Midlands and free on-site staff parking.
Competitive salary scale enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and term-time-only working arrangements.
Application
To apply for this School Nurse role at a vibrant secondary school in Birmingham starting ASAP please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.
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