Job Title: School Nurse

Location: Slough, Berkshire (Fringe)

School Type: 11–18 Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £31,500 – £38,000 per annum (NHS Band 5/6 Equivalent, Fringe Scale)

Role Overview

A welcoming secondary school in Slough is seeking a qualified, compassionate, and proactive School Nurse to lead health, first aid, and medical care provision across the school ASAP. In this vital non-teaching medical role, you will deliver immediate clinical care for pupil illnesses and injuries, manage pupil Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs), oversee medication administration, and coordinate immunizations with local NHS healthcare trusts. Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), SENCO, and pastoral teams, you will safeguard pupil health and wellbeing while promoting health education across the school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the school medical room, providing first aid treatment, emergency medical care, and clinical assessment for pupils and staff.

• Formulate, implement, and review Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs) for pupils with complex medical conditions (e.g., severe allergies, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy) in partnership with parents, SENCO, and specialists.

• Oversee safe storage, auditing, recording, and administration of prescribed and emergency medications in line with school medical policies and statutory guidelines.

• Coordinate public health immunizations, health screening programs, and specialist visits with NHS Berkshire healthcare teams and school nursing services.

• Maintain accurate medical records using school management software (e.g., SIMS, CPOMS, Arbor), logging all clinical treatments, accidents, and RIDDOR-reportable incidents.

• Collaborate with pastoral staff and safeguarding leads to identify underlying physical or mental health concerns, supporting vulnerable pupils and contributing to health promotion initiatives.

Key Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RGN / RSCN) qualification with valid NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration.

• Current Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work certifications.

• Previous nursing experience within a school, paediatric care, or community public health setting.

• Strong clinical assessment skills, empathetic communication, and the ability to remain calm in emergency situations.

• Sound understanding of medical confidentiality, GDPR, and safeguarding frameworks under Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Dedicated, well-equipped school medical room with comprehensive administrative support and digital record systems.

• Competitive salary on the Fringe pay scale, reflecting Slough's proximity to London.

• Supportive senior leadership and pastoral teams committed to holistic pupil welfare and continuous professional development (CPD).

• Accessible Slough location with excellent transport links across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and West London, plus free on-site staff parking.

• Local Government Pension Scheme / NHS-aligned pension options and term-time-only working arrangements.

Application

To apply for this School Nurse role at a welcoming secondary school in Slough, starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.