SCPHN School Health Nurse

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Witney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Witney is seeking a motivated School Health Nurse to deliver the 5-19 Healthy Child Programme. This role involves providing nursing care in schools to promote health and well-being for children and young people. Applicants must hold a nursing qualification and have experience in safeguarding and child health promotion. The position provides excellent career progression opportunities and benefits including 27 days annual leave and access to NHS discounts.

Benefits

Excellent career progression opportunities

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Experience in safeguarding and child health promotion.
• Ability to engage with young people and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive health assessments.
• Provide tailored health advice and interventions.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and multi-agency partners.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Support young people's transitions and promote self-care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work autonomously

Proactivity

Education

Nursing qualification

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse registration

Job description

Overview

Are you a highly motivated and dynamic nurse passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Join our dedicated NHS team and play a vital role in shaping the future of our 0-19 Child and Young People service. As a School Health Nurse, you will deliver the 5-19 Healthy Child Programme, providing evidence-based nursing care within both primary and secondary school settings to promote health, well-being and positive outcomes for children and young people across our community.

We have a 37.5 hour/week, all year round post in the West Locality (Burford, Carterton, Witney & Eynsham). Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive health assessments.
• Provide tailored health advice and interventions addressing physical, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Work collaboratively with parents/carers, teachers, and multiagency partners including social care, mental health services, and primary care to support the holistic health needs of children and young people.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, ensuring children and young people are protected and supported.
• Support young people\'s transition phases and promote self-care, resilience, and independence.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to data collection and evaluation to improve service delivery and outcomes.

Induction, requirements and working culture

• All new starters have a thorough induction process, both local and Trust wide, to create a positive supportive working environment and help new employees learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
• Appointment to this post is subject to satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study; please ask referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
• We support flexible working and offer a range of employment options to help balance work and personal life.
• Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
• We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence and value a fair, inclusive organisational culture that reflects the communities we serve.
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are an Equal Opportunities employer; we will make reasonable adjustments to help you fulfil the role.
• Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; all staff and volunteers share this commitment.
• Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse profile

• Is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care that meets the unique needs of children, young people, and families.
• Has strong clinical skills and the ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with young people, families, and professionals.
• Is proactive, adaptable, and driven by achieving positive health outcomes.
• Has experience in community or school nursing, safeguarding, and child health promotion.

About Oxford Health

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We are a responsive and innovative Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from hospitals and community bases, delivering care as close to home as possible across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team". Our values are: "Caring, Safe and Excellent".

Benefits and inclusion

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team