School Health Staff Nurse (Safeguarding team)

Your Office Toronto; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate School Health Staff Nurse to join their safeguarding team. This exciting role offers a fixed-term contract with opportunities for professional growth and training in the SCPHN pathway. As part of a dynamic team, you will conduct Health Needs Assessments, manage relationships with primary schools, and contribute to safeguarding initiatives for children and young people. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization fosters a supportive environment for its staff, making it an ideal place to develop your career in school nursing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in community settings.
• Understanding of public health principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Health Needs Assessments and manage a caseload of primary schools.
• Attend child protection case conferences and support children and families.

Skills

Public Health Knowledge

Child Safeguarding

Health Needs Assessment

Community Nursing

Education

Nursing Degree

SCPHN Qualification

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Job Summary
We are excited to offer a Band 5 Nurse position in our School Nursing Safeguarding Team on a fixed-term contract. We aim to support your professional growth and facilitate your progression into the SCPHN (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse) School Nurse pathway.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to apply for a funded SCPHN School Nurse training program starting in January 2026 through an internal selection process. This role offers a chance to be part of a dynamic team and develop a long-term career in school nursing.

We seek an enthusiastic nurse passionate about the 5-19 Healthy Child Programme and safeguarding children and young people. Experience with children in community settings and a good understanding of public health are desirable.

Our goal is to train and develop future SCPHN School Nurses within our service.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work autonomously and as part of a team, conducting Health Needs Assessments, attending child protection case conferences, core group meetings, and other strategy meetings. They will be provided with a comprehensive competency framework and will work unsupervised once deemed competent. The role involves managing a caseload of primary schools, building strong relationships, and supporting children and families. There will also be opportunities for broader professional development through visits to other teams within the service.

About Us

Our staff are our greatest asset. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment through our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives, staff networks, and development programs, aiming to enhance representation and ensure a positive workplace culture.

Additional information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more details, visit the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Kaleidoscope, 32 Rushey Green, London, SE6 4JD
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/