Overview
Band 6 SCPHN School Nurse with £1000 Welcome Bonus! Join to apply for the Band 6 SCPHN School Nurse with £1000 Welcome Bonus! role at HCRG Care Group.
Responsibilities
* Leadership & Teamwork: Lead and supervise a skill-mixed team to deliver equitable, efficient services under the 5–19 Healthy Child Programme. Prioritise high-risk caseloads, delegate appropriately, and support team development through clinical supervision and appraisal.
* Collaboration & Partnership: Build effective working relationships with schools, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Engage with wider agencies to influence health policy and ensure integrated support for children and young people (CYP).
* Clinical Practice & Direct Care: Deliver health assessments, targeted interventions, immunisations, enuresis clinics, continence assessments, and sexual health services. Identify unmet health needs, provide referrals, and maintain safeguarding responsibilities in line with local procedures.
* Health Promotion & Education: Plan, deliver, and evaluate health promotion activities through PSHE lessons, group work, and one-to-one sessions. Facilitate drop-in clinics and contribute to service initiatives.
* Safeguarding & Risk Management: Act promptly in suspected abuse cases, attend child protection meetings, and participate in safeguarding supervision. Ensure record-keeping and reporting adhere to clinical standards.
* Communication & Information Management: Adapt communication to varied audiences, contribute to reports and forums, and maintain accurate, confidential records in line with professional and organisational standards.
* Planning & Organisation: Manage own workload and team activity, aligning with service priorities, caseload levels, and safeguarding obligations. Contribute to service planning and audits.
* Policy, Research & Service Development: Support protocol development, lead audits, and contribute data for commissioning. Promote evidence-based practice and service evaluation.
* Resource & Risk Management: Maintain medical equipment and organisational assets, report replacements as needed, and support infection control and immunisation uptake initiatives.
* Professional Accountability: Comply with NMC standards, undertake CPD, and support the training and development of junior staff. Act within organisational policy under the supervision of the Clinical Team Lead.
Ideal Candidate
We would love to hear from you if you meet the essential and desirable criteria below.
Essential
* Registered Nurse (RN1) with SCPHN – School Nurse qualification and current NMC Part 3 registration
* Evidence of ongoing professional development and transferable clinical skills
* Knowledge of NHS and CYP public health priorities
* Experience in leadership, multi-disciplinary teamwork, and service improvement (e.g. audits, research, change management)
* Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to prioritise, delegate, and manage complex situations
* Competent in IT and digital record-keeping
* Resilient, adaptable, and professional with high personal integrity
Desirable
* Registered Nurse – Child Branch
* Mentorship or supervision qualifications (e.g. Child Protection Supervisor, Clinical Supervision Facilitator)
* Additional training: PSHE delivery, sexual health, immunisation (incl. 2-day foundation)
* Recent experience working directly with CYP and families
* Completion of safeguarding modules
Other requirements
Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car insured for business use.
Package Description
Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.
Join Our Team
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) School Nurse – Surrey. Ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? We’re looking for compassionate and dedicated School Nurses to join our School Nurse Team in Surrey.
* Competitive Pay & Pension: Band 6 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits.
* Professional Growth: Strive for Better networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices.
* Exclusive Rewards: Discounts at national supermarkets and retailers, with rewards like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway.
* Wellbeing Support: 24/7 free wellbeing service with access to counsellors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.
* Flexible Pay Options: Wagestream to track earnings and access wages as needed.
* Learning & Development: Support from Learning and Development teams, with access to e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.
* Recognition & Involvement: Local and national awards, opportunities to contribute ideas, regular leadership updates.
About The Company
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are a leading independent provider of community health and care services, focusing on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform services across England and are committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding. We are part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited.
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