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Weymouth

Registered School Nurse – Secondary Academy in Weymouth (ASAP Start / January Start)

A high-performing secondary academy in Weymouth, Dorset, is seeking a qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) to lead the campus medical and welfare facility starting ASAP or in January.

Job Overview

The School Nurse leads healthcare delivery across the school community, providing clinical triage, emergency medical care, mental health support, and chronic medical condition management for all 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 programs, and deliver staff training on medical protocols (anaphylaxis, asthma, epilepsy, diabetes). This is a full-time, ongoing or permanent role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the daily operation of the school medical room, assessing and treating acute illness, injuries, and health emergencies

  • Write, review, and monitor Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs) for pupils with chronic conditions (diabetes, epilepsy, severe allergies)

  • Administer prescribed and over-the-counter medications in strict adherence to DfE healthcare guidance 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 (EpiPen, asthma inhalers, diabetes kits)

  • Liaise closely with external pediatric teams, GPs, social services, 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: Weymouth, Dorset

  • 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 healthcare 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 Weymouth.

Location
Weymouth

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Registered School Nurse – Secondary Academy in Weymouth (ASAP Start / January Start)

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