School Nurse (Scphn)

Devon County Council; West Down; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; 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 is seeking an experienced Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse) for Exmouth/Sidmouth. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) focuses on improving outcomes for children and families, delivering safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration.

You will be based in the Single Point of Access Hub, supported by health visitors and other nurses, with opportunities for professional development and a strong NHS pension. UK Right to Work required.

Qualifications

• Ist Level NMC registration.
• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree – Health Visitor / School Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage changing and challenging workload priorities.
• Work in close partnership with community, voluntary and statutory agencies; multi-agency safeguarding.
• Contribute to safeguarding and clinical supervision within a team of health professionals.

Skills

NMC registration

School Nursing

Education

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

Job description

Job summary

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

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

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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.

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.

About us

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.

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Ist Level NMC registration.
• Qualification-Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree- Health Visitor /School Nurse.

Desirable

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Devon County Council

Address

Kennaway Centre, Victoria Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1DL, United Kingdom

Employer's website

Apply through our website

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Claire Ranmal

[e-mail]

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.