Band 5 School Nurse

HCRG Care Group; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community health provider as a Band 5 School Nurse in Chippenham. This role offers a fixed term position with responsibilities including advocating for children, collaborating on public health needs, and delivering child-centered services. You'll enjoy a supportive environment with access to professional development and various benefits.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Free tea and coffee

Membership of My Reward Hub

Access to earned wages

Support for mental and physical wellbeing

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in the community.
• Possess a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Identify and protect vulnerable children and families.
• Support the school nurse community service.
• Collaborate with key partners to address public health needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Child Advocacy

Education

Registered Nurse

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Job Introduction

As a band 5 school nurse, you’ll be part of our valued school nurse team based out of Greenways hub in Chippenham, working in Chippenham and surrounding areas. This post will be an all year round, fixed term position for 12 months starting from September 2025.

Main Responsibilities

• Understanding the concept of Clinical Governance and being skilled in the identification, assessment, and protection of vulnerable children and families.
• Supporting the school nurse community service as part of the skill-mixed public health team.
• Contributing to the development of the School nursing service in the locality through liaison with and support from the Specialist School Nurse, and implementing innovative practices to meet health needs.
• Ensuring a child-centered service is delivered through active engagement with young people in planning and delivery.
• Working across organizational boundaries to identify population health needs, in line with organizational policies and priorities, and leading delegated work from the Specialist School Nurse using nursing leadership skills.
• Collaborating with key partners to address public health needs, advocating for children, young people, families, and the school health service.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with an interest or experience working with children and young people in the community. You should be passionate about teamwork and supporting the organization in delivering our services.

Possess a full driving license and be prepared to work within HCRG Care Group’s values and standards of care, thinking, and doing.

For more information or to discuss the role further, please contact Lucy Binney at 07976857832 or [e-mail].

Package Description

You will be valued as a band 5 school nurse within HCRG Care Group, with access to rewards and benefits such as:

• Salary of £29,970 to £36,483, NHS Pension, and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions 2024-25.
• Free tea and coffee at your base location.
• Membership of My Reward Hub for discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Access to earned wages to manage emergencies.
• Support for mental and physical wellbeing, including health resources and legal/debt/life management help.
• Opportunities for professional development through our learning and development team.
• An open, inclusive culture encouraging innovation and ideas.
• Working for an organization committed to high clinical and quality standards, with many services rated 'good' or 'outstanding'.

About The Company

We aim to change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are a leading provider of community health and care services across England, focusing on experience, efficiency, and outcomes. Our services include adult and children’s health, primary care, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK, social care, and wellbeing services. We are committed to equal opportunities and inclusive practices.

Safeguarding and protecting vulnerable groups is paramount, and all staff undergo vetting and safer recruitment practices.