Registered School Nurse – Secondary School in Darlington (ASAP Start / January Start)
A welcoming secondary school in Darlington, County Durham, is seeking a qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) to lead the campus medical room starting ASAP or in January.
Job Overview
The School Nurse leads healthcare delivery across the school community, providing clinical triage, emergency first aid, mental health support, and chronic medical condition management for students and staff.
Working alongside safeguarding leads, pastoral teams, and the SENCO, you will maintain confidential medical records, draft Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs), coordinate NHS vaccination clinics, and deliver staff medical training (EpiPen, asthma inhalers, diabetes management). This is a full-time, permanent or ongoing role.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the daily operation of the school medical room, assessing and treating acute illness and injuries
Create, review, and implement Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs) for pupils with long-term conditions
Administer prescribed medications in strict adherence to DfE healthcare guidelines and NMC standards
Lead public health promotion, wellbeing workshops, and coordination of local NHS immunization teams
Deliver essential medical protocol training to teaching and support staff
Liaise with external pediatric consultants, GPs, social care teams, and the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Role Overview & Specifications
Start Date: Immediate (ASAP) or January
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term or permanent (Term-Time Only)
Location: Darlington, County Durham
Salary / Pay Rate: Band 5 / Band 6 equivalent (Dependent on experience)
Key Systems: Medical Tracker / CPOMS / SIMS
Candidate Requirements
Registered Nurse status (RGN or SCPHN) with valid, current NMC registration
Professional background in pediatric nursing, emergency medicine, community health, or school healthcare
Current First Aid Trainer / Immediate Life Support certification
Thorough knowledge of statutory DfE health guidance, child protection protocols, and patient confidentiality
An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this School Nurse position in Darlington.
- Location
- Darlington
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