Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurse

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking registered School Nurses who are innovative and enthusiastic to improve outcomes for children and families. The role involves leading and managing workload priorities, working with diverse teams and agencies, and supporting professional development. Candidates should have a valid driver's license and access to a car. This position offers benefits such as NHS pension, development opportunities, and flexible working within service hours.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS pension scheme

Development Opportunities

Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Must possess an active driver's license and access to a car.
• Experience in community or public health nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage changing workload priorities.
• Work closely with community, voluntary, and statutory agencies.
• Deliver an excellent service to children and families.

Skills

Innovative

Motivated

Enthusiastic

Multi-agency working

Safeguarding children

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

We are looking for registered School Nurses who are innovative, motivated, and enthusiastic, who want to make a real difference improving outcomes for children and families in Devon. You will work within corporate teams and be rostered to work in the Single Point of Access Hub covering a defined geographical area. You’ll be supported by team leaders and various dedicated health professionals, including Health Visitors, School Nurses, Staff Nurses and Community Health Workers. We strive to deliver an excellent service to the children, young people, and families living in our Community. You’ll lead and manage changing and challenging work load priorities. Working in close partnership with community, voluntary and statutory agencies; multi‑agency working and safeguarding children will be an integral part of your role. Please note that an active drivers licence and access to a car are required for this post.

Benefits - Employee Assistance Programme - NHS pension scheme - Development Opportunities - Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme - Flexible working within service hours. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages. Professional development is a high priority for us and we provide a range of training opportunities and in‑house expertise that will support your own professional development. Successful candidates will receive a full induction, preceptorship where indicated, safeguarding and clinical supervision. Applications from newly qualified school nurses are welcomed.

We are proud to have received a CQC rating of ‘good’ across all domains at our recent inspection. To find out more about working for Devon, please see link below: Public Health Nursing - Working for Devon | Devon County Council.