Band 5 Specialist School Nurse - Leatherhead

Job summary

Are you a compassionate and experienced nurse looking for a deeply rewarding role? We are seeking aBand 5 Specialist School Nurseto join our supportive and multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the provision of healthcare for children and young people aged 219 years, with severe, profound, and multiple learning and physical difficulties.

Youll play a key role in delivering specialist, holistic care in a unique educational setting, working closely with families, school staff, and healthcare professionals to ensure each childs needs are met with dignity, empathy, and expertise.

Base

This role is based at Woodlands School in Leatherhead.

Main duties of the job

Communication & Collaboration

Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals, using empathy and clarity in all interactions. Support inclusive communication methods and contribute to a connected, supportive team environment.

Clinical Judgement & Safeguarding

Assess and respond to complex health needs with care and professionalism. Safeguard children through vigilant practice and contribute to service improvement through reflection and audit.

Service Planning & Organisation

Coordinate care and staff to ensure responsive, high-quality support. Provide flexible cover across schools and contribute to a seamless nursing service.

Clinical Skills & Procedures

Deliver specialised, hands-on care including emergency response and complex procedures, while ensuring safe, accurate use of clinical equipment.

Patient-Centred Care

Provide holistic, family-focused care tailored to each childs physical, emotional, and social needs. Work in partnership with families and engage in multi-agency safeguarding support.

Policy & Service Development

Champion evidence-based practice and help shape service improvements through shared learning and collaboration.

Resource & Information Management

Maintain safe use of equipment and accurate, confidential records. Encourage effective use of digital tools to support care delivery.

Team Support & Development

Support the growth of others through training, mentoring, and supervision. Help create a positive, learning-focused team culture.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Leatherhead

Surrey

KT22 8RY

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Leatherhead

Surrey

KT22 8RY

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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