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At Lexden Springs Residential Special School we believe all pupils are entitled to develop to their fullest potential; academically, socially, emotionally, physically, morally and spiritually. We want each pupil to grow in confidence, and be able to participate in the wider community. The school leadership strives to be reflective, evaluative and outward looking in all aspects of school life.
We aim to raise achievement through active independent learning in partnership with the vital support of parents.
Lexden Springs School is looking to recruit a Band 6 Special School Nurse to provide specialist healthcare support for children and young people with medical needs within the school.
NJC Scale 9 pro rata of annual salary £37,336-£41,418
Term time inc non pupil days (39 weeks + 4.9 weeks paid holiday allowance), Monday to Friday (no weekends)
As a residential school, we are able to offer flexibiliy in terms of working days/hours for the right candidate. To be discussed at interview
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic registered Nurse who is able to work autonomously who can manage and development two additional medical room assistants.
You will be responsible for providing an excellent, high-quality service to the children at Lexden Springs School who have additional needs. Your work will entail working closely with children, their parents/carers, and key partners to improve health outcomes and support children with special needs to achieve their full potential when at school.
Good communication and working relationships among all professionals who are involved in the child's care are at the core of this role.
We welcome applications from children's or learning disability nurses with experience in working with children with additional needs.
Together with job satisfaction, we can offer training, support and clinical supervision. If you want to join a team where your contribution is valued and where you have the opportunity to make a real difference in peoples lives, then we would like to hear from you.
Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and candidates will be informed shortly after if they have been short listed for interview