Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nursing

BSO Recruitment & Selection Services; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Northern Ireland is looking for a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse to manage a school nursing caseload and promote health in schools and communities. The ideal candidate will have an SCPHN Degree/Diploma and experience in IT systems. Responsibilities include leading a team of public health staff and collaborating with agencies to safeguard children. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in children's health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or midwife with current NMC registration.
• Degree or Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - School option required.
• IT proficiency necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage a school nursing caseload as allocated by the Team Leader.
• Promote health and wellbeing for school-age population and families.
• Ensure effective team working and maintain staff morale.

Skills

Registered nurse or midwife on part 1 and/or 2 of the live NMC Register

Possess Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Degree/Diploma - School Nursing

Experience of the use of IT systems and databases

Job description

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nursing

The post holder will work as a member of the School Health Team to deliver the Universal Child Health Promotion Programme, Healthy Child Healthy Future 2010 in a variety of settings for example school, clinic or home. The post holder will work in partnership with the school aged population, their families, educational staff and other agencies to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care in schools and community settings to address identified health needs. He/she will work collaboratively with other disciplines to safeguard children in need and those in need of protection. The post holder will be a caseload holder for an identified cohort of schools. He/she will have a lead role in overseeing the daily operational duties of their designated caseload incorporating the supervisory role of public health staff nurses, and health care assistants (HCA).

Responsibilities

• Management of a school nursing caseload as allocated by Team Leader.
• Specifically the role will involve promoting the health and wellbeing of the school age population and their families so that they may be enabled to reach their full potential and not be disadvantaged through ill health or disability.
• Maintain staff relationships and morale amongst the staff reporting to him/her ensuring effective team working.

Skills and Qualifications

• Registered nurse or midwife on part 1 and/or 2 of the live NMC Register.
• Possess Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Degree/Diploma - School Nursing option (Part 3 of the NMC Live Register).
• Experience of the use of IT systems and databases.

Further Information

Location: Carlisle Wellingbeing & Treatment Centre.For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Job Description/Personnel Specification on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025

Employer Address: Longstone Hospital 73 Loughgall Road BT61 7PR Armagh