Overview
As a School Nurse you play a fundamental role in monitoring child development, safeguarding children, preventing social exclusion and deprivation, and tackling key public health issues. Your day-to-day work may include home visits, working in schools and community venues, and running support groups for parents alongside a range of local children’s agencies and professionals.
Responsibilities
* Monitor child development and safeguard children.
* Conduct home visits and work within schools and community venues.
* Run support groups for parents and collaborate with local children’s agencies.
Training & Employment
Student School Nurse positions (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – School Nurse) with guaranteed employment after successful completion of a Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) offered by Northumbria University. Training lasts 52 or 104 weeks, available full‑time (37.5 hours) or part‑time (18.75 hours). Salaries are Band 5 mid‑point during training, rising to Band 6 upon course completion and successful SCPHN registration. Start date is 21 September 2026.
Qualifications
* Registered with the NMC as a nurse or midwife (Level 1).
* BSc 2:2 or higher (alternatively, experience in the 0‑19 service to complete an RPEL portfolio at level 6).
* Successful completion of the University course and SCPHN registration with the NMC.
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