Are you a School Nurse looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career? We are recruiting an SCPHN School Nurse to join our team in the West of Cornwall.
We are recruiting a School Nurse to lead delivery of the Healthy Child Programme within the School Nursing 519 Team. You will assess, plan, deliver, and review public health interventions across your school community. You will supervise and support staff and learners within the School Nurse team to maintain safe and consistent practice. The role also includes working with partner agencies to support effective inter‑agency planning and service delivery.
Main duties of the job
Lead delivery of the Healthy Child Programme in the designated work area, providing evidence‑based, family‑centred public health service, focusing on identifying health needs and vulnerability within the family and community. Prevent and early detection of ill health and promotion of a healthy lifestyle.
Job responsibilities
* Assess, plan, deliver and review public health interventions across the school community.
* Supervise and support staff and learners within the School Nurse team.
* Work with partner agencies to support effective inter‑agency planning and service delivery.
* Lead delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and coordinate with other primary health care team members and agencies (e.g., CAMHS, Primary Mental Health).
What you’ll need to succeed
* Qualified School Nurse (SCPHN) with leadership skills.
* Proactive and committed to improving outcomes for children, families, and communities.
* Full driving licence.
What you’ll get in return
* Defined benefit pension scheme with optional voluntary contributions.
* Generous annual leave, with the option to purchase additional leave.
* National award‑winning employee health and wellbeing programme.
* Employee benefits scheme with discounts on local and national goods and services.
Person Specification
* Current professional registration: NMC Registered Nurse / RMN / RSCN.
* School Nurse (SCPHN).
* Teaching skills and mentor qualification.
Travel Requirements
* Ability to travel independently with valid UK driving licence.
Experience
* Experience of electronic recording and reporting systems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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