Specialist Community School Nurse

NurtureCare Limited.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi award-winning care provider in Derbyshire is seeking a passionate Registered Nurse to provide hands-on nursing care for children and young people with complex health needs. This is a term-time position that offers school-friendly hours, no nights or weekends, and an opportunity to be part of a pioneering school nursing model. Ideal candidates will be NMC Registered Nurses with experience working with children in educational settings, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Paid CPD and skill development

Regular clinical supervision and peer support

Staff wellbeing perks – birthday off, thank-you rewards

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in schools, community, or paediatric settings.
• Confident in clinical practice and calm under pressure.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on nursing care for children and young people with complex health needs.
• Support and supervise school staff in delivering delegated health procedures.
• Build trusted relationships with pupils, families, and school teams.

Skills

Clinical practice

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Child Branch or LD preferred)

Job description

Join a Team That Puts Children First

Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for working with children and young people? Do you want a role that fits with school hours, offers genuine work-life balance, and makes a daily difference in the lives of children with complex health needs?

NurtureCare is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our award-winning team working in special schools across Derby City and Derbyshire. This is a term-time position ideal for a nurse who thrives in a child-focused, collaborative, and community-based environment.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver hands-on nursing care for children and young people with complex health needs (e.g. epilepsy, enteral feeding, tracheostomy care).
• Support and supervise school staff in delivering delegated health procedures, using the TEACH competency framework.
• Build trusted relationships with pupils, families, and school teams.
• Contribute to the development and review of Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs).
• Escalate health or safeguarding concerns and participate in multi-agency planning.

What We’re Looking For

• NMC Registered Nurse (Child Branch or LD preferred).
• Experience working with CYP in schools, community or paediatric settings.
• Confident in your clinical practice and calm under pressure.
• A great communicator, team player, and advocate for inclusion and safety.

Why Choose NurtureCare?

We are proud to be a multi award-winning care provider that truly values its people. As part of our school nursing team, you’ll benefit from:

• School-friendly hours – no nights or weekends
• Paid CPD and skill development (including TEACH framework and condition-specific training)
• Regular clinical supervision and peer support
• Staff wellbeing perks– birthday off, thank-you rewards, team recognition
• Opportunity to be part of a pioneering school nursing modelacross Derbyshire

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check (child workforce)
• Right to work in the UK
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional development

Employer: NurtureCare (Multi Award-Winning Complex Care Provider)
Location: Derby City & Derbyshire – Assigned Special School (term-time only)
Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only
Hours: Monday–Friday, School Hours (approx. 08:00–16:00)