Specialist Community Public Health Nurse: School Nurse

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's health provider in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team. The candidate should have NMC registration and a strong background in mentorship. Responsibilities include supporting team management and collaborating across various health settings to deliver quality care for young patients. The role offers a fixed-term contract with an attractive salary of £38,682 to £46,580 per year.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC required.
• Registered Nurse with recent CPD in relevant fields.
• Significant experience working with children and young people mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Leader in managing complex situations.
• Manage caseloads and guide a skill-mixed team.
• Champion safe, effective care across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Health Needs Assessment and Profiling

Public health and health promotion theory

Safeguarding skills

Effective communication

Education

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse: School Nursing

Mentorship Qualification

Tools

IT Skills

Driving licence

Job description

Job Summary

Fixed Term | Full Time

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration and a full driving licence. You will bring a solid background in mentorship and a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. Confident in fast‑paced settings, you demonstrate effective leadership and possess in‑depth knowledge of the health needs of children, young people, and their families. Your excellent communication and coordination skills, combined with your ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, make you an essential contributor to delivering high‑quality, responsive care.

Main duties of the job

• Support the Team Leader in managing complex situations, including participation in investigations related to disciplinary matters and other concerns.
• Manage caseloads, guide a skill‑mixed team, and support governance processes.
• Represent the service in strategic initiatives, foster multi‑agency partnerships, and champion safe, effective care. Influencing change, driving service improvement, and leading by example in a dynamic and supportive environment.

About us

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health. We work with partners across local, regional and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We take pride in having 73 % of colleagues recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England and the top‑ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values – Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence – to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we are excited to continue building our leadership in children’s health, improving experiences for patients and staff, and focusing on our communities and population health.

We offer excellent benefits including generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts.

Details

Date posted: 05 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per year

Contract: Fixed term (18 months)

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 425-25-7419419-B

Job locations: Centenary House, Heritage Park, 55 Albert Terrace, Sheffield, S6 3BR

Job responsibilities

Further responsibilities are detailed in the job description and person specification. Sheffield Children’s meets the Real Living Wage (£12.60 per hour).

Diversity Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, welcoming people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and LGBTQ+ members.

Person Specification

• Qualifications and Training (Essential)
  • Registered Nurse
  • Current registration with NMC
  • Specialist Community Public Health Nurse: School Nursing
  • Mentorship Qualification
  • Evidence of recent CPD including study in relevant fields
• Desirable
  • Nurse Prescribing, non‑medical
  • Post‑graduate study relevant to the post

• Experience (Essential)
  • Relevant experience as a School Nurse or equivalent
  • Significant experience working with children and young people
  • Recent practice with vulnerable children and young people
  • Recent experience of safeguarding
  • Experience of health promotion and public health frameworks
  • Leadership of a team project group or work stream
  • Health Needs Assessment and Profiling
  • Mentoring/supervision of junior staff and students
• Desirable
  • Experience within a multi‑agency team
  • Presentation, teaching or training individuals or groups
  • Audit experience
  • Motivational Interviewing techniques
  • Clinical care and assessment experience

• Knowledge and Skills (Essential)
  • Health Needs Assessment and Profiling
  • Public health, health promotion theory and healthy settings framework
  • Change management theory
  • Evidence‑based practice principles, child development – physical and emotional
  • Safeguarding and vulnerable populations
  • Current local and national policies and strategies relating to children, young people and school nursing
  • Problem solving and prioritisation skills
  • IT skills
  • Valid driving licence or alternative transport
• Desirable
  • Delivery of immunisation and vaccination
  • Collation of health information and data

Disclosures and Certifications

Applications are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Skilled‑worker sponsorship is available; a criminal record certificate may be required for recent residency.

Employer

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Centenary House, Heritage Park, 55 Albert Terrace, Sheffield, S6 3BR

Website: https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/