Specialist Public Health Nurse (School Nurse)

NHS; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health trust is seeking a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse) in Kidderminster. This part-time role involves delivering core services under the Healthy Child Programme to enhance health outcomes for children and young people aged 5-19. Candidates must be experienced nurses with relevant qualifications and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multi-agency teams. The position offers flexible working hours and extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Able to demonstrate evidence-based practice.
• You will need to be able to meet the travel needs of this community-based post.

Responsibilities

• Lead a skill mix team to deliver the Healthy Child programme.
• Engage in multi-agency working with other professionals.
• Monitor health outcomes using evidence-based tools.

Skills

Teaching and group presentation skills

Innovative practice

Ability to facilitate mentorship and supervision of others

Education

BSc SN qualification public health specification at degree level

RSCN / RN (Child) / RGN / Registered Midwife

Registered with NMC

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and families? Were looking for a dynamic Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse)

We are looking for an enthusiastic SCPHN to join our team. As a SCPHN School Nurse you will be responsible for delivering a core service in accordance with the Healthy Child Programme to improve health outcomes for school aged children and young people (5-19 years). School Nurses work closely with education and health, providing a link between school, home and the community. You will drive forward the public health agenda through collaborative and innovative working.

You will be joining friendly and supportive 0-19 Public Health Nursing teams.

The team cover both rural and urban areas and being able to meet the travel requirements of the role is essential. Travel across the locality, and Worcestershire, will be required.

Professional development is encouraged and supported.

Informal discussions welcome.

This is a part time role working 30 hours per week.

Main Duties of the Job

As a SCPHN School Nurse you will lead a skill mix team to deliver the Healthy Child programme and High Impact Area work, to meet the diverse health needs of the population which includes the delivery of screening health questionnaires, the triaging of these and then implementing support as required. Referring and liaising as necessary. Through monitoring outcomes using evidence‑based tools you will strive to improve service delivery through innovative practice. Multi‑agency working is key to this role, and you will need to be confident working with other professionals to empower the most vulnerable families to make positive change. You will be confident in your decision making and report writing.

About Us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work‑life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What We Offer

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

Contract Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9798‑1925
Date posted: 18 December 2025

Job Locations

Kidderminster Health Centre
Bromsgrove Street
Kidderminster
DY10 1PG

Person Specification

Qualifications – Essential

• RSCN / RN (Child) / RGN / Registered Midwife
• BSc SN qualification public health specification at degree level
• Registered with NMC
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Practice Supervisor and Assessor

Experience – Essential

• Recent nursing experience post registration.
• Previous experience providing a health service to children and young people and families
• Able to demonstrate evidence based practice

Experience – Desirable

• Experience of working in a Public Health Nursing team.
• Experience of safeguarding work
• Use of School Screener or similar platforms.
• Experience of Multi‑Agency working.
• Experience in the supervision and assessment of pre‑registration and post‑registration nursing students.
• Leadership experience.

Skills & Abilities – Desirable

• Teaching and group presentation skills.
• Innovative practice.
• Ability to facilitate mentorship and supervision of others.

Additional Criteria – Essential

• You will need to be able to meet the travel needs of this community‑based post. Public transport will be insufficient due to the nature of the role and geography of the areas covered.

Knowledge – Desirable

• Knowledge of research and clinical governance.
• Evidence of recent study in relation to children and families.
• Understanding of Public Health Priorities in Worcestershire

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Kidderminster Health Centre
Bromsgrove Street
Kidderminster
DY10 1PG

Employer's Website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

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