School Nurse (SCPHN)

NHS; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) in Exeter. This vibrant role involves leading services for children and families, with a focus on health promotion and safeguarding. Applicants should possess a specialist nursing degree, a keen commitment to public health, and proven leadership skills to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree - Health Visitor / School Nurse qualification.
• Masters level qualification required.
• Current health visiting/school nursing experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the Healthy Child Programme 0-19 to improve outcomes.
• Promote child protection and meet public health targets with partner agencies.
• Support service development and clinical audits for high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree

Masters level qualification

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.

We are seeking registered School Nurses who are innovative, motivated, and enthusiastic, eager to make a tangible difference in outcomes for children and families in Devon. You will work within corporate teams and be rostered in the Single Point of Access Hub covering a specific geographical area. Support will be provided by team leaders and various dedicated health professionals, including Health Visitors, School Nurses, Staff Nurses, and Community Health Workers. Our goal is to deliver excellent service to children, young people, and families in our community.

Main duties of the job

You will lead and manage changing and challenging workload priorities. Working closely with community, voluntary, and statutory agencies; multi-agency collaboration and safeguarding children will be central to your role.

Please note that an active driver's license and access to a car are required for this position.

About us

• Devon County Council (DCC) values a diverse workforce and is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment. We encourage applications from individuals who share our commitment to eliminating discrimination, challenging inequality, and promoting diversity across Devon. More information is available on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, part-time, and condensed hours, to support work-life balance.
• We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
• This role requires confident and fluent spoken English skills.
• Personal data collected will be processed in accordance with our Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about working for Devon, please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For guidance, visit Work in the UK - GOV.UK.
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Job responsibilities

Effectively lead and deliver the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) 0-19 (DH 2010) to improve outcomes for children and families.

Contribute to the Public Health Agenda, meet public health targets, and reduce health inequalities in partnership with key agencies, aligning with national agendas.

Promote child protection in accordance with Local Safeguarding Children Board policies and procedures.

Actively lead teams within Health Visiting, School Nursing, and partner agencies, such as Advisory Boards of Children's Centres.

Be rostered regularly in the hub within a defined geographical area to provide a single point of access for families and stakeholders, offering information, advice, and triaging referrals.

Work collaboratively to meet Key Performance Indicator targets set or negotiated by Local Area Teams/Commissioners, e.g., antenatal visits.

Support service development, standard setting, clinical audits, and benchmarking to deliver a high-quality, needs-led, safe, and effective service to all client groups.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree - Health Visitor / School Nurse qualification.
• Masters level qualification.
• Up-to-date health visiting/school nursing experience.
• Experience participating in research projects.
• Proven ability to meet targets and deadlines.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to review any criminal convictions.