School Nurse (SCPHN)

Devon County Council; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health authority in Exeter seeks a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) / School Nurse. The role emphasizes collaboration with various agencies and dedicated health professionals to enhance outcomes for children and families. Candidates must hold a relevant nursing degree and be innovative and motivated in their approach. Professional development opportunities are available, and a valid UK driver's license is required.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme

Flexible working within service hours

Qualifications

• Registered School Nurse status.
• Experience in community health settings.

Responsibilities

• Work within corporate teams and cover a defined geographical area.
• Lead and manage work load priorities.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners for child safeguarding.

Skills

Innovative

Motivated

Enthusiastic

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 Exeter. Other positions are available across Devon. Please see Public Health Nursing Working for Devon | Devon County Council for more information.

Please ensure that you open the job description to view so that the full essential criteria required for the post can be sighted.

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, who want to make a real difference improving outcomes for children and families in Devon.

Main duties of the job

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.

You’ll lead and manage changing and challenging work load priorities. Working in close partnership with community, voluntary and statutory agencies; multi‑agency working and safeguarding children will be an integral part of your role.

Please note that an active driver’s licence and access to a car are required for this post.

About us

• Employee Assistance Program
• 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

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.

How to apply

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

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