Public Health Staff Nurse - School Nursing

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Aylesbury is seeking an NMC registered nurse to join the Public Health Nursing Service for children and young people. The role involves delivering interventions in school and home settings, participating in competency assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Flexible working opportunities and structured development programmes are offered to support career advancement.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Experience in public health or community nursing is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with children, families, and schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide child, family and group interventions for children and young people aged 5‑19 years.
• Work in school and home settings, delivering the Healthy Child Programme.
• Participate in competency assessments and receive regular supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Public health nursing experience

Flexibility

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Position Summary

Are you an NMC registered nurse interested in joining the Public Health Nursing Service for children and young people aged 5‑19 years (24 for SEND) as part of Buckinghamshire’s integrated 0‑19 services delivering the Healthy Child Programme? This role involves undertaking child, family, and group interventions in both school and home environments.

The post holder will benefit from a robust competency process, supervision, and extensive training, supporting progression onto the SCPHN (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – School Nurse) programme through Bucks New University.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide child, family and group interventions for children and young people aged 5‑19 years.
• Work in school and home settings, delivering the Healthy Child Programme.
• Participate in competency assessments and receive regular supervision.
• Support development of new skills in public health nursing and progress to the SCPHN programme.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across the county, travelling to multiple sites as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Experience in public health or community nursing is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with children, families, and schools.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including some face‑to‑face and remote delivery.

Training and Development

All new staff will receive agile working technology and virtual support, with strong face‑to‑face backing from an experienced skill‑mix team. The role offers opportunities for structured development programmes, personalised mentorship, and access to specialist training for long‑term career advancement.

Location & Travel

The role is based in the north of Buckinghamshire with the primary base at Buckingham Hospital. Staff will travel across the county to support the wider team across schools, homes, and community sites.

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

BHT is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for more than half a million patients annually. Our services include:

• World‑renowned spinal, urology and skin cancer services.
• Regional specialist centres for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services.
• Community services delivered in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, and community hubs.

Benefits

• Flexible and agile working opportunities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, pension, and NHS discount schemes.
• Health and wellbeing services promoting a healthy, happy workforce.
• Inclusive and supportive workplace culture aimed at celebrating diversity.

How to Apply

Please call to discuss further or to arrange an informal site visit. For internal applicants, secondment is an option, but all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to applying. If you have a disability that makes online application difficult, contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number.

PPE requirements: All colleagues must wear appropriate PPE in accordance with infection prevention and control procedures. COVID‑19 and Flu vaccinations are recommended to protect staff and patients.

Application deadline: The post will close on the stated closing date at midnight; however, the job may be closed earlier if a large number of applications are received or circumstances change.