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Position: School Nurse
Application Deadline: 27th February 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed, but expected in early March 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: NHS Band 7 – Full-Time Equivalent (£46,148 to £52,809)
Pension: Option of NHS Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Hours: Full-Time (52 weeks) – 37.5 hours per week
Reporting to: Chair of Compliance, Safety & Wellbeing Committee / Inter-agency Committee / CEO
Location: Based in Truro with travel to various schools within Cornwall.
Hybrid Working: Yes
Contract Type: Permanent
We are thrilled to announce a unique opportunity within our Trust, a pioneering Multi-Academy Trust that is transforming Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the UK. Our mission is to be a positive force in SEN, making a tangible difference in the lives of young people and their families. We challenge the status quo, strive for excellence, and work relentlessly to create brighter futures.
Our Trust is a leading provider of SEN services, continually expanding and enhancing our provision across the South West. We are currently developing innovative strategies to deliver a new, integrated specialist healthcare service across the Trust, creating exciting new roles within our team.
We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead the development of a comprehensive healthcare approach for our pupils, collaborating with specialist professionals as part of an inter-agency team. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of a robust health service for pupils with complex health needs, working closely with partners, pupils, parents, and carers, and managing a team of Healthcare Leads. The postholder will be supported by Trust services to develop career pathways for staff, ensuring a sustainable approach to supporting SEN.
This role is ideal for a knowledgeable healthcare professional who is passionate about supporting young people. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, inquisitive, and driven to find solutions and make a difference.
Requirements:
- Must be Paediatric registered
- Must be at least a Level 6 nurse
Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits to support our staff both at work and in their personal lives, including:
- Choice of NHS Pension for Healthcare staff or Local Government Pension Scheme.
- 37 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) from the start of employment.
- A mix of working at the Trust Office in Truro, hybrid working, and visiting schools in Cornwall, with travel expenses or access to a pool car.
- Access to ‘Extra Special’, our employee reward portal, offering hundreds of retailer discounts and cashback offers.
- Simply Health Optimise Health Plan – supporting employees and their families with healthcare costs, including access to counselling services, health checks, and other tools via the myWellbeing App.
- Employee Assistance Programme, designed to help staff with personal and professional issues.
- Occupational Health support from Medigold Health Protect and access to Thrive, a clinically led NHS-approved mental wellbeing App.
- Cycle to Work Scheme via salary sacrifice.
- Discounted gym memberships with Better Leisure.
- Learning & Development/CPD opportunities. We are committed to developing our staff and providing access to quality training to help individuals reach their full potential.
