Are you searching for a role that offers variety, growth, and support? As a SCPHN School Nurse, you'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering the Healthy Child Programme.
Supported by the clinical team lead, the SCPHN School Nurse will carry ongoing responsibility for assessing health needs, including developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based interventions.
The SCPHN School Nurse will ensure the quality and standard of care, delivering an effective school nursing service to improve outcomes for the local school-aged population. This role involves delivering a universal core service, providing targeted interventions to address health inequalities, and referring to specialist services when necessary. Responsibilities also include safeguarding, supporting the school immunisations programme, mentorship of students, line management of a skill-mixed 0-19 team, and staff appraisals.
This role is Term Time only.
Main duties of the job
1. Leadership & Teamwork: Lead and supervise a skill-mixed team to deliver equitable, efficient services under the 519 Healthy Child Programme. Prioritise high-risk caseloads, delegate appropriately, and support team development through clinical supervision and appraisal.
2. Collaboration & Partnership: Build effective relationships with schools, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Engage with wider agencies to influence health policy and support children and young people (CYP).
3. Clinical Practice & Direct Care: Conduct health assessments, targeted interventions, immunisations, enuresis clinics, continence assessments, and sexual health services. Identify unmet needs, provide referrals, and maintain safeguarding responsibilities.
4. 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.
5. Safeguarding & Risk Management: Act promptly in suspected abuse cases, attend child protection meetings, and participate in safeguarding supervision. Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting.
6. Communication & Information Management: Adapt communication for varied audiences, contribute to reports, and maintain accurate, confidential records according to standards.
About us
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 in the UK, working with commissioners and communities to improve services. We deliver adult and children community health services, primary care, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK, adult social care, and wellbeing services. We support millions across England and help over half a million people annually, guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide inclusive facilities and adjustments.
Roles may close early if filled, so apply promptly. For more about HCRG Care Group, visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Job responsibilities
Join Our Team as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) School Nurse in Surrey.
Make a difference in children and families' lives. We seek compassionate School Nurses to join our team.
* Competitive Pay & Pension: Band 6 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits.
* Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks to share insights and develop care practices.
* Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and offers via Reward Gateway.
* Wellbeing Support: 24/7 free wellbeing services including counseling and legal advice.
* Flexible Pay Options: Use Wagestream to access wages as needed.
* Learning & Development: Support from our team, access to e-learning, career pathways, and funding.
* Recognition & Involvement: Achieve awards, contribute ideas, and receive updates from leadership.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Join Our Team as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) School Nurse.
Make a difference in children and families' lives. We seek compassionate School Nurses in Surrey.
* Competitive Pay & Pension: Band 6 salary and NHS pension.
* Professional Growth: Join networks for shared insights.
* Exclusive Rewards: Discounts and offers through Reward Gateway.
* Wellbeing Support: 24/7 services including counseling.
* Flexible Pay Options: Access wages as needed.
* Learning & Development: Training, career pathways, and funding support.
* Recognition & Involvement: Awards and leadership updates.
The Ideal Candidate:
We'd love to hear from you if:
* Registered Nurse (RN1) with SCPHN School Nurse qualification and current NMC registration.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development and transferable clinical skills.
* Knowledge of NHS and CYP public health priorities.
* Experience in leadership, teamwork, and service improvement.
* Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Competent in IT and digital records.
* Resilient, adaptable, and professional with high integrity.
Desirable:
* Registered Nurse Child Branch.
* Mentorship or supervision qualifications.
* Additional training in PSHE, sexual health, immunization.
* Recent experience working directly with CYP and families.
* Safeguarding modules completed.
Other requirements: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car insured for business use.
Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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