Public Health School Nurse (SCPHN) — Lead 0–19 Team

NHS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Derby is seeking 2 Specialist Community Public Health Nurses to deliver public health initiatives for children. You’ll be a key player in assessing health needs and leading a skilled team in collaboration with families, fostering well-being within the community. Candidates must possess an SCPHN qualification and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, contributing to an integrated health service that emphasizes trust and compassion.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension scheme

Access to health service discounts

Commitment to ongoing training

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in public health.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with families and young people.
• Demonstrated understanding of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver The Lancaster Model in nursing responsibilities.
• Lead a mixed-skill team to implement public health strategies.
• Assess health needs of children and young people actively.

Skills

Excellent communication skills, verbal and non-verbal

Ability to manage own work load

Evidence of leadership

Excellent understanding of public health role

Education

SCPHN qualification

Registered nurse

Job description

A prominent NHS trust in Derby is seeking 2 Specialist Community Public Health Nurses to deliver public health initiatives for children. You’ll be a key player in assessing health needs and leading a skilled team in collaboration with families, fostering well-being within the community. Candidates must possess an SCPHN qualification and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, contributing to an integrated health service that emphasizes trust and compassion.