School Nurse - Band 6 and above

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.