0-19 School Nurse

Locala Community Partnerships CIC; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Locala Community Partnerships CIC is seeking a motivated 0-19 School Nurse in Kirklees. This permanent position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality care to children and families in a collaborative team environment. Benefits include flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, and extensive professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will show excellent communication skills and a commitment to health equity.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families on complex issues.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and report writing is essential.
• Ability to work autonomously and in partnership with agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality evidence-based care to children and young people.
• Work collaboratively across organizational boundaries.
• Support service delivery improvements and facilitate change.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Technological Adaptability

Education

Qualified School Nurse

Job description

Job Role

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we serve.

We celebrate and value the individuality of our colleagues' lived experiences and recognize the importance of inclusivity in delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare. We foster an environment where everyone feels valued, has the opportunity to develop, benefits from flexible working options, and feels a sense of belonging supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and any disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria are guaranteed an invitation to the assessment process.

Responsibilities

0-19 School Nurse – Kirklees

Band 6: £37,338 - £44,962

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

We are seeking an innovative and motivated School Nurse to join our 0-19 teams in the Kirklees area. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

As a qualified School Nurse, you will work as part of a team within a defined area, providing evidence-based, high-quality care. You will have experience working with children, young people, and their families, addressing a range of issues with varying complexities.

You must be able to work autonomously and collaboratively across organizational boundaries, facilitate change, and support service delivery improvements.

Locala offers a comprehensive induction and training program, ongoing supervision, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Knowledge of safeguarding, report writing, and participation in child protection case conferences are essential.

A commitment to partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies is crucial to improve outcomes and address health inequalities in our diverse communities.

We value technological adaptability, including video and telephone conferencing and mobile device use, to enable flexible working.

Closing date: 23rd June 2025

Interviews: Week of 23rd June 2025

Learn more about Locala: Thrive Strategy

Role details: Job description and Person specification

For informal discussions, contact: Emma Gothard 07763558548

The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Note: We may close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working: We support work-life balance and flexible arrangements.
• Generous pension: Defined contribution scheme with matched contributions + 2% up to 8% maximum.
• Development opportunities: Nursing framework and ongoing training.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: Receive £500 each when a referred friend or family member starts on a substantive contract.

We are proud to be part of the community, caring for generations and delivering NHS-style care with the same ethos.