Registered School Nurse – Secondary School

A scholarly secondary school in Oxford is seeking a qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) to lead the school medical center for an immediate (ASAP) or January start.

The School Nurse leads healthcare delivery across the school campus, providing clinical triage, emergency medical care, mental health support, and chronic condition management for all students and staff.

Working alongside the safeguarding team, pastoral leads, and SENCOs, you will maintain medical records, manage Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs), coordinate public health immunizations, and train staff on medical protocols (anaphylaxis, asthma, epilepsy, diabetes). This is a full-time, ongoing or permanent position.

• Manage the daily operation of the school medical center, treating acute illness, injuries, and emergency health cases

• 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 compliance with DfE guidelines and NMC standards

• Lead health promotion, health screening programs, and coordination of local NHS immunization teams

• Deliver medical training to school staff, including Epi Pen use, asthma management, and diabetes care

• Liaise closely with external NHS services, GPs, paediatric specialists, and the school safeguarding lead (DSL)

• Start Date: ASAP or January

• Contract Type: Full-time, long-term or permanent (Term-Time Only)

• Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

• Salary / Pay Rate: Band 5 / Band 6 equivalent (Dependent on NHS experience & qualifications)

• Key Systems: Medical Tracker / CPOMS / SIMS

• Registered Nurse status (RGN or SCPHN) with active NMC registration

• Experience in pediatric nursing, emergency care, public health, or independent/secondary school nursing

• Current First Aid Trainer / Immediate Life Support certification

• Deep understanding of child protection protocols, medical confidentiality, and statutory DfE healthcare guidance

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)