Specialist Community Public Health Nurse/ School Nurse

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  • North London
  • £44,485-52,521 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
TERM TIME ONLYBand 6 Specialist Community Public Health Nurse- School NursingWe are recruiting for dynamic qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN) with strong public health focus who are fully committed to delivering and improving the health and well-being of our diverse school aged children.Main duties of the jobAs a highly motivated and dynamic school nurse, you will play a leading role in shaping our services as we are committed in meeting the health needs of children and young people through the delivery of the 5-19 Healthy Child Programme.The school nurse will deliver high quality evidence based skilled nursing care within the schools of Haringey. We have redesigned our school nursing service in line with the 4, 5, 6 model and the 6 High Impact Areas and require a school nurse who is passionate about achieving outcomes for children, young people and families.You will be responsible for a defined caseload of secondary and primary schools, overseeing the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (5-19). This will involve working in collaboration with parents/carers, education and other multiagency professionals.About usWhittington Health serves a richly diverse population, and we work hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences.As an integrated care organisation, providing both hospital and community services, we offer a range of development opportunities along with attractive benefits to staff at all levels of our organisation. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.We offer flexible working arrangements, Oyster Cards for travel during work time, iPhone, 4G laptop and we also have agile working.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£44,485 to £52,521 a year pro rata per annum inclusive of HCASContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Term time hoursReference number220-WHT-3134-BJob locationsTynemouth Road Medical CentreLondonN15 4RHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe School Nurse will be part of the Whittington Health School Nursing Team based in Haringey. The School Nurse will be responsible for the delivery of Universal Health Services to designated schools. Reporting to the Team Leader, they will support the development of the service and work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of a safe and effective Universal Health Provision.Main responsibilities include:
  • To manage a defined caseload and cluster of primary schools
  • Lead on the delivery of Healthy Child Programme.
  • Plan, implement and evaluate interventions in response to changing health needs.
  • Work in partnership with our key stakeholders.
  • Provide confidential support and advice to young people in different venues.
  • Facilitate the delivery of health promotion and health education activities in school and community settings.
Applicants must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Qualification in School Nursing. This is a definite requirement for the position and applicants who apply without the qualification will NOT be shortlisted. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe School Nurse will be part of the Whittington Health School Nursing Team based in Haringey. The School Nurse will be responsible for the delivery of Universal Health Services to designated schools. Reporting to the Team Leader, they will support the development of the service and work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of a safe and effective Universal Health Provision.Main responsibilities include:
  • To manage a defined caseload and cluster of primary schools
  • Lead on the delivery of Healthy Child Programme.
  • Plan, implement and evaluate interventions in response to changing health needs.
  • Work in partnership with our key stakeholders.
  • Provide confidential support and advice to young people in different venues.
  • Facilitate the delivery of health promotion and health education activities in school and community settings.
Applicants must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Qualification in School Nursing. This is a definite requirement for the position and applicants who apply without the qualification will NOT be shortlisted.Person SpecificationEducation / QualificationsEssential
  • RSCN or RN (Child Branch) or Equivalent
  • Specialist Community Public Health School Nursing (SCPHN) qualification
Desirable
  • Evidence of Post Registration Training and Development
Skills & AbilitiesEssential
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in an effective way with people from a variety of backgrounds and different ages
  • To demonstrate the ability to reflect on clinical practice to enhance professional/personal development
  • Ability to prioritise and effectively manage own workload
  • Basic Information Technology Skills
  • Good organisational Skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
  • Application of research/evidence base to good practice
Knowledge & ExperienceEssential
  • Experience working with children and families
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of working together in a team
  • Able to work autonomously and without supervision
  • Able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of current issues and recent developments in school health
  • Able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of good practice in safeguarding and child protection
  • Able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of National and Government issues influencing the provision of health care to all children
  • Able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of confidentiality and record keeping
Desirable
  • Experience nursing in a diverse inner city community
PERSONAL QUALITIESEssential
  • Professional demeanour
  • Good attendance record
  • Motivated to teach and learn
  • Approachable, flexible, adaptable and supportive
Person SpecificationEducation / QualificationsEssential
  • RSCN or RN (Child Branch) or Equivalent
  • Specialist Community Public Health School Nursing (SCPHN) qualification
Desirable
  • Evidence of Post Registration Training and Development
Skills & AbilitiesEssential
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in an effective way with people from a variety of backgrounds and different ages
  • To demonstrate the ability to reflect on clinical practice to enhance professional/personal development
  • Ability to prioritise and effectively manage own workload
  • Basic Information Technology Skills
  • Good organisational Skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
  • Application of research/evidence base to good practice
Knowledge & ExperienceEssential
  • Experience working with children and families
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of working together in a team
  • Able to work autonomously and without supervision
  • Able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of current issues and recent developments in school health
  • Able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of good practice in safeguarding and child protection
  • Able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of National and Government issues influencing the provision of health care to all children
  • Able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of confidentiality and record keeping
Desirable
  • Experience nursing in a diverse inner city community
PERSONAL QUALITIESEssential
  • Professional demeanour
  • Good attendance record
  • Motivated to teach and learn
  • Approachable, flexible, adaptable and supportive

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