School Nurse (SCPHN)

Devon County Council; Topsham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

NHS pension scheme

Development Opportunities

Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme

Flexible working within service hours

Job summary

Devon County Council in Exmouth/Sidmouth is recruiting a permanent full-time Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) – School Nurse to deliver high-quality care to children and families across Devon.

You will work within a hub with health professionals, lead safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration, and require a driving license and access to a car. Flexible hours are available.

We offer an NHS pension, development opportunities and a supportive, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Registered School Nurse with UK registration.
• Experience in public health nursing.
• Ability to work in multi-agency settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding and child protection within the school nursing remit.
• Collaborate with Health Visitors, School Nurses and Community Health Workers.
• Rostered to the Single Point of Access Hub to cover a defined area.

Skills

Registered School Nurse

Job description

Permanent
Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurse - Exmouth/Sidmouth

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

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We do not sponsor Visa’s 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. 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 drivers license and access to a car are required for this post.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• NHS pension scheme
• Development Opportunities
• 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.

For more information, please contact Claire Ranmal on [e-mail]

We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection.
To find out more about working for Devon, please see link below:
Public Health Nursing - Working for Devon | Devon County Council

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the 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 further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.