Senior School Nurse (AfC equivalent Band 6)

London Borough of Newham; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic local authority in London is seeking an enthusiastic Senior School Nurse (SCPHN Qualified) to join their School Health Team. The role involves delivering high-quality health assessments, mentoring students, and working with multi-agency partners to support the health needs of children and families. The borough offers robust career development and a supportive management culture, aiming for equal life chances in a diverse community.

Benefits

Strong leadership and supportive management

Employee wellbeing programmes

Flexible starting salary

Subsidised leisure passes

Generous annual leave allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

NHS Pension Scheme access

Qualifications

• SCPHN Qualified and able to deliver evidence-based care.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting students.
• Ability to engage with vulnerable families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic health assessments and care plans.
• Develop partnerships at school and borough levels.
• Lead service delivery initiatives and participate in safeguarding processes.

Skills

Holistic health assessments

Multi-agency partnerships

Mentorship

Public health initiatives

Safeguarding processes

Education

SCPHN Qualification

Tools

RiO system

Job description

Senior School Nurse (SCPHN Qualified) - Newham

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Senior School Nurse (SCPHN Qualified) to join our dynamic School Health Team. This role is based at Newham Dockside, with work across the borough. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team of school health professionals, addressing the health needs of children, young people, and their families in line with the Healthy Child Programme (0-19 years). You will proactively work to reduce the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and health inequalities, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and leading service innovation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver holistic health assessments and care plans for children and young people.
2. Develop and maintain multi-agency partnerships at school and borough levels.
3. Mentor and support the development of pre-registration and SCPHN postgraduate students.
4. Lead service delivery initiatives, including drop-in sessions and allocation meetings.
5. Promote and increase the visibility of school health services in local communities.
6. Participate in safeguarding processes, multi-agency case conferences, and Early Help strategies.
7. Support training programmes for schools regarding medical needs and public health initiatives.
8. Maintain accurate electronic records using the RiO system and contribute to audit and governance activities.
9. Engage with digital platforms such as ChatHealth to support accessibility.

Working with Children, Young People, and Families

• Supporting children and young people with their health needs.
• Helping vulnerable families and reducing health inequalities.
• Developing leadership and management skills while mentoring junior staff.

Why Join Us?

Newham is a diverse borough with a young population, experiencing significant regeneration. With over 86,000 children and young people, our vision is to ensure each child has equal life chances. Our 0-19 Children's Health Service was rated Good by the CQC in 2021. We believe that delivering high-quality services depends on a motivated workforce and offer:

• Strong leadership and supportive management teams
• Employee wellbeing programmes
• A commitment to our HEART values (Honesty, Equality, Ambition, Respect, Together)
• Flexible starting salary within the allocated grade for suitable candidates
• Subsidised leisure passes
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to NHS Pension Scheme for eligible health professionals
• Recognition of previous NHS service

Learning & Development

We support advanced clinical training, provide a comprehensive workforce development package, and offer clear career progression pathways, supported by modern technology to facilitate flexible working.