About this role
Job summary
School Nurse (SCPHN) - BANK
The post holder will be responsible for providing a comprehensive School Nursing service to a defined population that meets the public health needs of local state schools and communities in line with the Healthy Child Programme and local service specifications and in accordance with CLCH Trust values and behaviours. They will contribute to the delivery of Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018), including improving health and life chances for children, young people and families and safeguarding those at risk.
Main duties of the job
o To plan, organize and evaluate an innovative School Nursing service, and where appropriate, delegate to other members of the School Health team to ensure delivery of a quality service to a cluster of high complexity schools
o To participate in service development and health improvement activities.
o To work in collaboration with other health care and service providers, including head teachers, to identify and address health needs for school age children and young people and to ensure seamless delivery of services
o To collaborate with team colleagues in order to deliver the Quality Strategy objectives
o To be visible in schools on a regular basis, as agreed within the partnership agreement
o To deliver the role specific elements of the Universal Healthy Child Programme 5-19 (DH 2009
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Recent school nursing experience Be able to co-ordinate health promotion initiatives in line with local and national health improvement targets Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and inter-agency working Experience of organising and managing own workload Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care and writing care plans Experience in providing practice based learning support to others Experience of evidence based care Experience of supervising students
Desirable
Counselling qualification Teaching qualification Mental Health First Aid training
Essential and Desirable Essential
Registered Nurse/Midwife (current) Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) School Nursing / Differing in Practice in school nursing / or SCPHN School Nursing student in consolidated practice Evidence of continuing post- registration education and training
Desirable
Practice Assessor course PSHE Course Community nurse prescribing qualification or prepared to work towards.
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 Employer name Central London Community Health Trust
Address Lavender Steers Mead Children's Centre,
Lavender Park Pavilion, Lavender Ave
Londons
CR4 3HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)