Band 6 Specialist School Nurse- SEND - Leatherhead

Band 6 Specialist School Nurse- SEND - Leatherhead

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Specialist School Nurse to oversee the healthcare provision for children and young people aged 2-19 with severe, profound, and multiple learning and physical difficulties. In this role, you will offer expert training, guidance, and support to school staff, parents, and carers, ensuring the best possible care for every child. You will also take a lead role in managing and supporting the school nurse and assistant practitioner within your team, helping to create a collaborative, nurturing environment where everyone can thrive.

This role is Term Time only and is based at Woodlands School in Leatherhead.

Main duties of the job

• Build strong, empathetic relationships with families, school staff, and professionals.
• Share sensitive information with care and support inclusive communication methods like Makaton and PECs.
• Provide and lead high-quality nursing care, including complex procedures (clinical leadership & care).
• Conduct holistic assessments, respond to emergencies, and guide families in managing health needs, upholding dignity and respect.
• Organise nursing support to meet changing needs (service coordination).
• Step in for the Clinical Team Leader as needed and help shape services through team input and planning.
• Lead training for school staff, mentor student nurses, and foster professional growth within the team (training & development).
• Support a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice.
• Contribute to audits, service reviews, and policy development (governance & quality).
• Manage clinical resources and maintain clear, accurate records. Support the use of digital systems for safe, effective documentation.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we may close it earlier than the date shown. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit

Job responsibilities

As a Specialist School Nurse, we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:

• Competitive Pay & Pension: Band 6 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits.
• Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices.
• Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, retailers, and experiences through Reward Gateway.
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering counselors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.
• Flexible Pay Options: Wagestream to access earnings as needed.
• Learning & Development: Support from our Learning and Development team, with university and Health Education England collaboration; access to e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.
• Recognition & Involvement: Opportunities for local and national awards and regular updates from leadership.

The ideal candidate

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• RGN and/or RSCN
• Minimum of two years post-registration experience as a nurse at band 5
• Experience of working with children with additional needs
• Good working knowledge of Child Protection policy & procedures
• Clear understanding of community health services
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously & prioritise own work effectively
• Learning disability nurse qualification
• Experience of working with children with complex health needs
• Previous working experience in a special school setting
• Experience of initiating & participating in clinical audits

Other requirements: Full UK Driving Licence with a car insured for business use.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.