School Nurse - Band 6

Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking experienced School Nurses to join the team in Guernsey. The role involves managing public health initiatives and supporting schools, with benefits including a higher-than-UK salary, a £5,000 relocation payment, and full credit for NHS service. Applicants must be Registered Nurses with specialist qualifications and current School Nurse experience. This position promises a rewarding career with generous benefits and a supportive community.

Benefits

Higher-than-UK salary and bonuses

Generous private rental allowance

Full credit for NHS service

£500 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Midwife with SCPHN registration.
• Current or recent School Nurse experience is essential.
• A valid driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of designated schools as the health professional.
• Support the service's development and ensure safe delivery.
• Act as the principal contact for allocated schools.
• Deliver the Healthy Child Programme and manage immunisations.
• Identify health needs within schools or communities.

Skills

School Nurse experience

Public health initiatives

Cooperative working arrangements

Child health programme delivery

Current driving licence

Education

Registered Nurse or Midwife

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification

Job description

Applications are invited from experienced School Nurses to join the team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. You will be part of the School Nursing Team based in Guernsey and be responsible for the delivery of Universal Health Services to your designated schools. The role offers an eight‑year local housing permit, a £5,000 relocation payment and four years of private rental allowance to help offset the cost of private rent.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of designated schools or area as the named health professional, responsible for planning and delivery of public health initiatives.
• Support the development of the service and work with colleagues to ensure a safe and effective service.
• Act as the principal point of contact for allocated schools in the area.
• Develop and deliver cooperative working arrangements with schools that support healthy outcomes for children, young people and facilitate partnership working across schools and other partner organisations.
• Be responsible for the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and immunisations for a designated area or school.
• Identify need within a school or community.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Midwife.
• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification, with SCPHN registration with the NMC.
• Current or recent School Nurse experience.
• A current driving licence.

Benefits

• Higher‑than‑UK salary: Band 6 (£46,152 to £62,310) plus an annual bonus of £1,605.
• Generous bonus scheme and a flat rate 20% income tax.
• No council tax or VAT.
• Relocation payment of £5,000 and a generous allowance for private rental accommodation.
• Full credit for NHS or UK Local Authority service for annual leave and sick leave.
• A continental lifestyle with low crime and friendly community.
• £500 bonus for successful referrals.

Full job description is available on application.