Band 6 School Nurse - Complex Needs

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Job Title: Band 6 School Nurse - Complex Needs
Location: Barnet, UK
Pay Rate: £26.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time

We are seeking a skilled Band 6 School Nurse specialising in complex needs to join Mapledown School, Brent Cross, and Oakleigh School, Barnet. This ongoing role offers flexible full-time or part-time hours, focusing on providing exceptional care for children with complex health needs. If you have experience in enteral feeding, medication administration, safeguarding, care planning, and epilepsy management, this is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible difference to young lives.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible hours: Full-time or part-time options to suit your lifestyle

• Competitive pay: £26.00 per hour recognising your expertise

• Ongoing engagement: Consistent work with local schools, building strong relationships with children and staff

• Professional support: Access to mentoring and development opportunities to enhance your career in paediatrics and community health

Role Purpose

To provide clinical interventions, health assessments, and support for children with complex health needs in school settings, promoting their physical and emotional wellbeing while ensuring compliance with safeguarding and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical interventions and health assessments to support children's wellbeing

• Conduct health screenings and implement national public health guidance within school environments

• Address safeguarding concerns professionally and participate in multi-agency meetings when required

• Mentor Band 5 School Nurses and students, fostering learning and professional growth

• Collaborate with schools, health professionals, and social services to ensure comprehensive care

• Maintain accurate records in line with NHS and Trust governance standards

Applicant Requirements

• Experience in paediatric and community health nursing

• Competence in enteral feeding, medication administration, safeguarding, care planning, and epilepsy management

• Ability to work flexible shifts (08:00-16:00, 08:30-16:30, 09:00-17:00)