School Nurse

NHS; Bolton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks a passionate Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse to join their 0-19 Children's Integrated Health and Wellbeing Service. This role involves managing a caseload, collaborating with agencies, and delivering evidence-based services to improve health outcomes for children in Bolton. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

27 days holiday, increasing to 33 days

NHS Car lease scheme

NHS Technology Scheme

NHS Cycle to Work Scheme

On-site Gymnasium access

NHS Discounts

Vivup benefits platform

Qualifications

• Must hold an SCPHN school nurse qualification or have it pending.
• Experience working in community settings with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload including universal plus and partnership plus cases.
• Support the delivery of the universal offer within a 0-19 integrated neighborhood team.
• Engage with clients from diverse backgrounds and varying needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Solution-focused

Team player

Education

SCPHN school nurse qualification

Job description

Job summary

Are you a passionate and caring School Nurse?

Are you a NMC registrant, part 3 Specialist Community Public Health Nurse- School Nurse?

Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has some fantastic opportunities for you.

Bolton 0-19/25's Children's Integrated Health and Wellbeing Service is looking for passionate individuals to join our team.

If you are committed to providing high-quality service to improve outcomes for children living in the Bolton, Greater Manchester Area, we would like to hear from you.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse. We welcome applications from qualified SCPHN school nurses, who may be seeking a change of location and a new challenge.

Current student SCPHN school nurses are also encouraged to apply.

We are dedicated to supporting and developing our employees. As part of Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Children's Integrated Health and Wellbeing Service, we are committed to your professional growth and will create a personalized development plan to support your career ambitions.

The sky's the limit here in Bolton!

Applicants must hold an SCPHN school nurse qualification or have it pending.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, you will possess excellent communication skills and have broad experience working in community settings with children and their families.

You will be a solution-focused team player supporting the delivery of the universal offer within a 0-19 integrated neighborhood team.

You will manage a caseload that includes universal plus and partnership plus cases, working collaboratively with other agencies to ensure child protection and optimal health outcomes for children and families in Bolton. You will work within the community, engaging with clients from diverse backgrounds and varying needs.

Specialist Community Public Health Nurses in Bolton deliver evidence-based services using a range of assessment and intervention tools, providing excellent support alongside a wider multidisciplinary 0-19 service.

Benefits of working for Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust include:

• 27 days holiday, increasing to 33 days depending on NHS service
• NHS Car lease scheme
• NHS Technology Scheme
• NHS Cycle to Work Scheme
• On-site Gymnasium access
• NHS Discounts
• Vivup benefits platform

About us

At Bolton, patients are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to provide the highest quality of care, guided by our trust values. We are proud to be a center of excellence for maternity, neonatal, and children's care, rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This recognition reflects the quality of care our staff provide. Our Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Professional Framework supports our professional practice.

Our aims are to improve the health of our population and provide excellent care, ensuring our staff experience joy and pride in their work. We aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value our staff and offer excellent opportunities for training and development. We welcome applications from all community sectors to reflect our diverse population.

Details

Date posted: 22 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 251-158FC-25-C

Job locations: sites across Bolton, BL3 5HP