School Nurse

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service provider is seeking a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse to improve the health of school-aged children. The role involves managing caseloads, delivering health programs, and collaborating with multi-agency professionals. Applicants must hold a relevant nursing qualification and have experience working with children. Competitive salary ranges from £44,485 to £52,521 per annum, with a fixed-term contract for 9 months.

Benefits

Agile working arrangements

Support for staff such as Oyster Cards

Company-issued devices (iPhone and laptop)

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification in School Nursing.
• Experience working with children and families is essential.
• Ability to support management of change and development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of primary and secondary schools.
• Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
• Plan and evaluate health interventions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritize and manage workload

Understanding of safeguarding processes

Experience working with children and families

Delegation of work

Education

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification in School Nursing

RGN/RSNC and School Nursing professional qualification

Job description

Overview

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) with a strong public health focus. We are recruiting qualified SCPHNs committed to delivering and improving the health and well-being of school-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload and cluster of primary and secondary schools.
• Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (5-19).
• Plan, implement and evaluate interventions in response to changing health needs.
• Work in partnership with parents/carers, education and other multiagency professionals.
• Provide confidential support and advice to young people in different venues.
• Facilitate the delivery of health promotion and health education activities in school and community settings.

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification in School Nursing (essential).
• RGN/RSNC and School Nursing professional qualification, with entry onto the 3rd part of the NMC Register (essential).
• Excellent communication skills (IT, written and oral) and the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Ability to support management of change, development and working practices; set objectives and manage time, priorities and stress.
• Ability to delegate work appropriately and safely; work as part of a team and with other agencies.
• Understanding of safeguarding processes and child protection procedures; knowledge of clinical governance and current legislation and guidance.
• Experience working with children and families; ability to identify, respond to and evaluate health needs, including delivery of public health programs.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and awareness of equal opportunities and valuing diversity.

About Us

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and aims to ensure fair and accessible services for all. We value differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. We provide agile working arrangements and support for staff (e.g., Oyster Cards, iPhone and 4G laptop).

Details

• Date posted: 17 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 per annum (including HCAS)
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 9 months
• Working pattern: Term time hours
• Location: Whittington Health/ Hornsey Central Neighbourhood Health Centre, 151 Park Road, London N8 8JD

Other Information

Disclosure and Barring Service check required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS submission will be necessary.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer: Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Employer website: https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/