SCPHN School Nurse (Safeguarding Team)

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based healthcare provider is seeking a passionate SCPHN-qualified School Nurse to join their safeguarding team. This role involves managing the health needs of children and young people, collaborating with various agencies, and promoting health outcomes. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with safeguarding experience, looking for a flexible working arrangement. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive working environment

Participation in various programs for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience of effective working with other professionals and agencies.
• Experience as a School Nurse.
• Experience of working with adolescents and young people.
• Experience in managing a safeguarding caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of vulnerable children and young people.
• Lead on safeguarding Health Needs Assessments and interventions.
• Build strong partnerships across agencies.
• Support and drive service improvements.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Communication skills

Collaboration

Child health promotion

Education

Qualification as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing)

Registered first level Nurse

RGN/RN (Adult or Child Branch)

RSCN

Job description

Join Our Safeguarding Team in Lewisham - Band 6 SCPHN School Nurse ?

Are you a passionate and proactive SCPHN-qualified School Nurse ready to make a real impact? Whether you're newly qualified or bringing years of experience, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic School Health Service Safeguarding Team in Lewisham.

This permanent Band 6 role offers the chance to work with children and young people across both primary and secondary schools in one of London's most vibrant and culturally diverse communities. You'll play a vital role in safeguarding, improving outcomes, and tackling health inequalities for children, young people, and their families.

We welcome applications for term-time or part-time working -- because we know flexibility matters.

If you're committed to making a difference and thrive in a collaborative, child-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We're looking for a passionate and skilled SCPHN School Nurse with safeguarding experience to manage a complex caseload of vulnerable children and young people. You'll work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to high-quality care across Lewisham's diverse school-aged population.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading on safeguarding Health Needs Assessments and interventions

Building strong partnerships across agencies and organisational boundaries

Communicating effectively with children, families, and professionals

Supporting and driving service improvements to enhance outcomes

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When staff feel supported and valued, that positivity flows directly to the patients and communities we serve. We believe that engaged teams deliver the best care -- and our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) is central to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We're proud to offer:

Four active staff networks and a dedicated corporate EDI team

A wide range of programmes and events aligned with our five key aspirations:

Increasing representation of disabled staff, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women in senior roles

Widening access and employability as an anchor institution

Enhancing the experience of staff with disabilities

Building EDI confidence and literacy through training and development

Embedding equality into everything we do

Join us and be part of a team that's not only shaping better health outcomes -- but also driving meaningful change across our workforce.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will serve as a role model for best practice within the School Health Service, supporting the development and delivery of high-quality care for Lewishams school-aged population. You will work closely with the Safeguarding Team Manager to innovate and implement new approaches that meet the evolving needs of children and young people.

Key responsibilities include:

Promoting the health and wellbeing of children and young people, enabling them to reach their full potential and avoid disadvantage due to ill health or disability.

Identifying and responding to the needs of vulnerable children and those with additional needs including looked-after children and those excluded from school through timely referral and intervention.

Working in partnership with parents, carers, education, social care, health services, the Healthy Schools Partnership, and other agencies to deliver coordinated support.

Empowering team members to enhance service delivery through collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement.

For further details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Registered first level Nurse
• RGN/RN (Adult or Child Branch)
• RSCN
• Qualification as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing)

Experience

• Has experience of effective working with other professionals and agencies.
• Experience as a School Nurse.
• Experience of working with adolescents and young people.
• Experience in managing a safeguarding caseload.

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.

Community Matron/5-19 Lead for School Health

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata plus HCAS (Term Time Only)