School Nurse (SCPHN)

NHS; Ottery St Mary; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Devon seeks a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurse to improve outcomes for children and families. This role involves working within corporate teams and managing priorities, alongside community and health professionals. Candidates should possess a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree and a Master's qualification. A valid driver's license and access to a car are necessary.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working options

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered School Nurses who want to make a difference.
• Innovative, motivated, and enthusiastic candidates.
• An active driver's license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Work within corporate teams and be rostered in the Single Point of Access Hub.
• Lead and manage workload priorities.
• Partner with community, voluntary and statutory agencies.

Job description

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurse

Clyst, Cranbrook and Ottery St Mary. Other positions are available across Devon.

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.

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.

An active driver's license and access to a car are required for this post.

About us

We offer an Employee Assistance Program, Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme, and 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.

Job responsibilities and qualifications

For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Requirements

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

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection.