Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurse

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public health organization in Exeter is looking for motivated School Nurses to improve outcomes for children and families in Devon. You will work within the Single Point of Access Hub, managing your workload and collaborating with multi-agency teams. Qualifications include a Community Public Health Nursing Degree and evidence of partnership working. The role comes with a flexible work environment, employee benefits, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS pension scheme

Development Opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must have current UK professional registration.
• Evidence of partnership working is essential.
• Up-to-date experience in health visiting or school nursing is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage workloads while working with community agencies.
• Safeguarding children is an integral part of the role.
• Drive and have access to a car for the job.

Skills

Partnership working

Continuous professional development

Health visiting/school nursing experience

Research participation

Education

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree – Health Visitor / School Nurse

Qualification at Masters level

Job description

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Person Specification – Qualifications

• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree – Health Visitor / School Nurse.
• Qualification at Masters level.

Person Specification – Experience

• Evidence of partnership working.
• Strong evidence of continuous professional development.
• Up to date health visiting/school nursing experience.
• Previous experience participating in research projects.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Devon County Council

Topsham Road

Exeter

EX2 4QD