Specialist Public Health Nurse (School Nurse)

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health care trust in the UK is looking for a Specialist Public Health Nurse (School Nurse) to improve health outcomes for school-aged children. This dynamic role involves working closely with communities, schools, and health services, leading a team, and implementing the Healthy Child Programme. Ideal candidates will have relevant nursing qualifications and experience in public health. This is a part-time position offering professional development and flexible working options.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Supportive staff networks

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience providing a health service to children and young people and families.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a skill-mix team to deliver the Healthy Child Programme.
• Implement screening health questionnaires and triage results.
• Monitor outcomes using evidence-based tools for service delivery.

Skills

Teaching and group presentation skills

Ability to facilitate mentorship and supervision of others

Education

RSCN / RN (Child) / RGN / Registered Midwife

Registered with NMC

Evidence of continuing professional development

Practice Supervisor and Assessor

Job description

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Specialist Public Health Nurse (School Nurse)

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and families? We’re 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 covers 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 4,500+ 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

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RSCN / RN (Child) / RGN / Registered Midwife
• 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.
• Practice Supervisor and Assessor

Experience

• Previous experience providing a health service to children and young people and families
• 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.

Skills & Abilities

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

Additional Criteria

• 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

• 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.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust