School Nurse (SCPHN)

Devon County Council; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in East Devon is seeking a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse for its Cranbrook/Clyst team. The ideal candidate will be a registered School Nurse committed to improving outcomes for children and families. Responsibilities include managing workload priorities, multi-agency collaboration, and safeguarding. A specialist degree in Public Health Nursing and an active driver's licence are required. The council offers professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme

Flexible working within service hours

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered School Nurses with a desire to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Active driver's licence and access to a car required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage changing and challenging workload priorities.
• Work in close partnership with community, voluntary and statutory agencies.
• Multi‑agency working and safeguarding children will be integral to the role.

Skills

Innovative

Motivated

Enthusiastic

Multi-agency collaboration

Safeguarding children

Education

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree – Health Visitor / School Nurse

Qualification at Masters level

Job description

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurse

Cranbrook/Clyst team. East Devon

We do not sponsor visas for this post. UK Right to Work is required.

We are looking for registered School Nurses who are innovative, motivated, and enthusiastic, and who want to make a real difference improving outcomes for children and families in Devon. You will work within corporate teams and be rostered to work in the Single Point of Access Hub covering a defined geographical area. You'll be supported by team leaders and various dedicated health professionals, including Health Visitors, School Nurses, Staff Nurses and Community Health Workers. We strive to deliver an excellent service to the children, young people, and families living in our Community.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and manage changing and challenging workload priorities.
• Work in close partnership with community, voluntary and statutory agencies.
• Multi‑agency working and safeguarding children will be an integral part of your role.

Active driver’s licence and access to a car are required for this post.

About us

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme
• Flexible working within service hours

Professional development is a high priority for us and we provide a range of training opportunities and in‑house expertise that will support your own professional development.

Successful candidates will receive a full induction, preceptorship where indicated, safeguarding and clinical supervision. Applications from newly qualified school nurses are welcomed. We are proud to have received a CQC rating of “good” across all domains at our recent inspection.

Job responsibilities

• Lead and manage changing and challenging workload priorities.
• Work in close partnership with community, voluntary and statutory agencies.
• Multi‑agency working and safeguarding children will be an integral part of your role.

How to apply

Please ensure that your application form includes a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree – Health Visitor / School Nurse.
• Qualification at Masters level.

Experience

• Please see the full person specification on the right hand side.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.