Specialist Community School Nurse

Overview

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? Nurture Care 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 model across Derbyshire.

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

Employer:

Nurture Care (Multi Award‑Winning Complex Care Provider)

Location:

Derby City & Derbyshire – Assigned Special School (term‑time only)

Contract:

Term‑Time Only

Hours:

Monday‑Friday, School Hours (approx. 08:00‑16:00)