Overview
Are you a highly motivated and dynamic School Health Nurse passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Join our dedicated team and play a vital role in shaping the future of our 0-19 Child and Young People service. As a School Health Nurse, you will be at the forefront of delivering the 5-19 Healthy Child Programme, providing evidence‑based, skilled nursing care within both primary and secondary school settings. Your work will be central to promoting health, well‑being, and positive outcomes for children and young people across our community. We have a 30 hour/week, Term Time only post in the City North Locality. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with parents/carers, teachers, and multi‑agency partners to support the holistic health needs of children and young people.
* Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, ensuring children and young people are protected and supported.
* Support young people’s transition phases and promote self‑care, resilience and independence.
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to data collection to improve service delivery and outcomes.
* Deliver comprehensive health assessments with the school‑age population.
* Provide tailored health advice and interventions addressing physical, emotional and mental health needs.
Ideal Candidate
* Committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate care that meets the unique needs of children, young people and families.
* Has strong clinical skills and the ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams.
* Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with young people, families and professionals.
* Is proactive, adaptable and driven by achieving positive health outcomes.
* Has experience in community or school nursing, safeguarding and child health promotion.
If you have the relevant experience of working with school‑age children and are passionate about empowering them to achieve their best health outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
About Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Benefits
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust‑wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
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