School Health Nurse

NHS; Rowley Regis; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a School Nurse to provide innovative healthcare services to the school-aged population in Sandwell. Ideal candidates will possess a Specialist Public Health Nursing qualification and a Registered Nurse degree. Responsibilities include delivering universal public health services, managing active caseloads, and supporting children in their health needs. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN, RN/dipHE, Child Branch) or equivalent.
• Recent experience of Community Public Health Nursing.
• Teaching qualification, ENB 997/998, D32/33 or SLAIP.

Responsibilities

• Deliver child focused universal public health services.
• Support children and young people in need.
• Manage caseload effectively.

Skills

Community Public Health Nursing

Multi-agency working

Health needs assessment

Active caseload management

Safeguarding Children

Education

Specialist Public Health Degree (School Nursing)

Registered Nurse Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a School Nurse holding the SCPHN - School Nursing qualification to join our innovative team. Our team members are innovative and strive to provide excellent holistic care and support. New members of the team are supported by a mentoring and preceptorship programme.

Sandwell School Health Nurses strive to deliver services that are visible and accessible to the school aged population of Sandwell delivering universal public health services and ensuring early help and extra support is available to children and young people at the times when they need it.

Main duties

Sandwell Band 6 SCPHN nurses work across the 6 towns in Sandwell delivering child focused universal public health services, supporting children and young people when they need it most.

Applicants must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse/ School Nursing qualification.

Applicants must be car drivers and have daily use of a car as travel within the community is essential to the role.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're "with you all the way" we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Job description & responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Person Specification

• Registered Nurse (RN, RN/dipHE, Child Branch) Degree or equivalent
• Specialist Public Health Degree (School Nursing)
• Level 3 Child Protection Training
• Teaching qualification, ENB 997/998, D32/33 or SLAIP
• Evidence of CPD with general management activities
• Recent experience of Community Public Health Nursing
• Experience of multi‑agency working
• Health needs assessment and analysis skills
• Active caseload management
• Safeguarding Children
• School nursing project management
• Aware of current research, able to apply it to practice
• Evidence of excellent clinical and professional practice
• Has a full driving licence
• Has access to a vehicle that can be utilised during the working day

Background check & registration

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

SWB NHS Trust, Blackheath, Rowley Regis, B65 0EA

Website: https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata/per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 381-WC-7623661

Location: SWB NHS Trust, Blackheath, Rowley Regis, B65 0EA