Job summary
BANK SCPHN School Nurse - Bromley Borough - Band 6
£44,485 - £52,521 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
We are currently looking for experienced band 6 SCPHN School Nurses to join the bank in Bromley Healthcare.
The role of the SCPHN School Nurse is to deliver the Healthy Child Programme to all eligible children and young people as part of an integrated team with Primary School Screeners and local service providers. This is achieved through individualised health needs assessments, planning of programmes of care tailored to children and young people's needs, and effective liaison with colleagues from partner agencies.
The post holder will work as a member of the School Nursing Service and will work with schools, families, and the wider community to improve the health of school-aged children, identifying the more vulnerable, and developing clear referral pathways so that all children and young people can reach their full potential.
This will be done by delivering the requirements from the service specification. They will work closely with the identified senior manager in each school providing expert information, guidance, and assessments as required.
They will support schools to empower parents, and CYP to make decisions that affect their health and wellbeing. They will work across health and education professionals and institutions, breaking down barriers to improve the sharing of information, ideas, and expertise.
Interview expected to be held week commencing 9th February 2026
Main duties of the job
As a highly motivated and dynamic school nurse, you will play a leading role in shaping our services as we are committed to 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 Bromley. You will be responsible for a defined caseload of primary and secondary schools. Applicants must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Qualification in School Nursing, and have post-graduate experience of working within a School Nursing team.
The post holder must adhere to the NMC Code and maintain their own professional requirements in line with the revalidation procedure.
The post holder would participate actively in continuing education programmes and accept responsibility for professional and self-development.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Work in partnership with the local Health Visiting service to ensure seamless care as the child progresses from the early years into school.
Have the ability to recognise health needs for individual clients and situations in relation to the health of children, young people, individuals and families, sometimes in complex situations, identifying situations where referral for support from Public Health Specialist is necessary.
Undertake health assessments in schools, or homes where appropriate.
Develop factual reports, attend and participate in relevant case conferences and inter-agency meetings for CYP on their caseload, and undertake health needs assessments and care planning as appropriate.
Provide specialist and targeted support to meet the needs of children identified as at risk or with complex needs.
Identify, prioritise and implement programmes of support in response to the public health needs of the school age population
Offer advice and support to children, young people and families in accordance with evidence based practice.
Adhere to and work within local and national child safeguarding policies in the prevention and early detection of abuse in all age groups.
Meet with all identified children at least once a term, and refer/signpost to other professionals/ services as identified.
Work in partnership with primary care, ensuring that where appropriate, the relevant GP practice is notified of CYP health concerns, to secure an integrated system of care that safeguards them.
Work in partnership with other key stakeholders to promote the welfare and safety of CYP.
Offer strategic support to schools in order to contribute to reducing the number of children who enter the safeguarding system through preventative work.
Work in liaison with identified school staff to contribute to the delivery of health improvement, promotion, and preventative approaches through signposting to other healthcare professionals/ services and available resources, and deliver high-quality, evidence based health training to school staff.
Promote emotional well-being through the school-aged years working alongside children and young people to support those with emotional and mental health difficulties and referring to CAMHS where appropriate.
Work in partnership with primary and secondary care colleagues to support children and young people with long-term conditions or complex needs, signposting and referring school staff to appropriate support and facilitating correct management of health conditions to ensure hospital admissions are kept to a minimum.
Works with the senior management team to develop a comprehensive Action Plan for schools, which includes all policies, procedures, and guidelines, as an overview of SEN, IHCPs, safeguarding, and pastoral and medical needs together.
Ensure services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner adapting the service provision accordingly to promote equal access to services eg use of interpreters, and flexibility of appointments offered.
Work to and maintains school nursing standards as agreed by Bromley Healthcare, informing the Service Lead when agreed standards cannot be met.
Develop and maintains professional links with similar services in other areas in order to share information and inform best practices.
Ensures that all incidents are reported appropriately using Radar and that the Team Lead is informed of these at all times.
Act as a mentor in the education and training of pre and post-registration students. Facilitate other students as required
Act as a resource for skill mix staff offering guidance, support, and supervision.
Identify own learning needs and that of skill mix staff within the team.
Remain up to date with current professional issues e.g. by attending professional forums, reading professional journals etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Work in partnership with the local Health Visiting service to ensure seamless care as the child progresses from the early years into school.
Have the ability to recognise health needs for individual clients and situations in relation to the health of children, young people, individuals and families, sometimes in complex situations, identifying situations where referral for support from Public Health Specialist is necessary.
Undertake health assessments in schools, or homes where appropriate.
Develop factual reports, attend and participate in relevant case conferences and inter-agency meetings for CYP on their caseload, and undertake health needs assessments and care planning as appropriate.
Provide specialist and targeted support to meet the needs of children identified as at risk or with complex needs.
Identify, prioritise and implement programmes of support in response to the public health needs of the school age population
Offer advice and support to children, young people and families in accordance with evidence based practice.
Adhere to and work within local and national child safeguarding policies in the prevention and early detection of abuse in all age groups.
Meet with all identified children at least once a term, and refer/signpost to other professionals/ services as identified.
Work in partnership with primary care, ensuring that where appropriate, the relevant GP practice is notified of CYP health concerns, to secure an integrated system of care that safeguards them.
Work in partnership with other key stakeholders to promote the welfare and safety of CYP.
Offer strategic support to schools in order to contribute to reducing the number of children who enter the safeguarding system through preventative work.
Work in liaison with identified school staff to contribute to the delivery of health improvement, promotion, and preventative approaches through signposting to other healthcare professionals/ services and available resources, and deliver high-quality, evidence based health training to school staff.
Promote emotional well-being through the school-aged years working alongside children and young people to support those with emotional and mental health difficulties and referring to CAMHS where appropriate.
Work in partnership with primary and secondary care colleagues to support children and young people with long-term conditions or complex needs, signposting and referring school staff to appropriate support and facilitating correct management of health conditions to ensure hospital admissions are kept to a minimum.
Works with the senior management team to develop a comprehensive Action Plan for schools, which includes all policies, procedures, and guidelines, as an overview of SEN, IHCPs, safeguarding, and pastoral and medical needs together.
Ensure services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner adapting the service provision accordingly to promote equal access to services eg use of interpreters, and flexibility of appointments offered.
Work to and maintains school nursing standards as agreed by Bromley Healthcare, informing the Service Lead when agreed standards cannot be met.
Develop and maintains professional links with similar services in other areas in order to share information and inform best practices.
Ensures that all incidents are reported appropriately using Radar and that the Team Lead is informed of these at all times.
Act as a mentor in the education and training of pre and post-registration students. Facilitate other students as required
Act as a resource for skill mix staff offering guidance, support, and supervision.
Identify own learning needs and that of skill mix staff within the team.
Remain up to date with current professional issues e.g. by attending professional forums, reading professional journals etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Degree or Diploma
- Specialist Practitioner Qualification in School Nursing (BSc or PgDip)
Desirable
- Practice Assessor / Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of further professional learning relating to Children's Public Health Nursing
Professional Registration
Essential
Training
Essential
- Experience delivering Asthma / Anaphylaxis / Basic Life Support training
- Child Safeguarding Level 3 training
Desirable
- Leadership course / qualification
Specific skills
Essential
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to work with children of all ages
- Ability to work in a multiagency setting
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt to changing needs.
- Excellent organisational skills for self and others
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of managing change
- Understanding of service performanceand outcomes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a school nursing team
- Experienceof delivering health promotion and knowledge of its importance in promoting healthy lifestyles
- Experience of Safeguarding children and young people
- Sound knowledge of current issues and legislation relating to children
Desirable
- Leadership experience
- Experience of supervising/ appraising staff, students and working with the clinical governance framework
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Motivated to provide a high standard of care.
- High professionalism and interpersonal skills
- Car driver with a use of a car for work purposes - clean UK drivers license
- Flexible approach to meeting service & client needs
- Commitment to the 6 Cs
Information Technology
Essential
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages
- Computer literate
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Degree or Diploma
- Specialist Practitioner Qualification in School Nursing (BSc or PgDip)
Desirable
- Practice Assessor / Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of further professional learning relating to Children's Public Health Nursing
Professional Registration
Essential
Training
Essential
- Experience delivering Asthma / Anaphylaxis / Basic Life Support training
- Child Safeguarding Level 3 training
Desirable
- Leadership course / qualification
Specific skills
Essential
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to work with children of all ages
- Ability to work in a multiagency setting
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt to changing needs.
- Excellent organisational skills for self and others
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of managing change
- Understanding of service performanceand outcomes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a school nursing team
- Experienceof delivering health promotion and knowledge of its importance in promoting healthy lifestyles
- Experience of Safeguarding children and young people
- Sound knowledge of current issues and legislation relating to children
Desirable
- Leadership experience
- Experience of supervising/ appraising staff, students and working with the clinical governance framework
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Motivated to provide a high standard of care.
- High professionalism and interpersonal skills
- Car driver with a use of a car for work purposes - clean UK drivers license
- Flexible approach to meeting service & client needs
- Commitment to the 6 Cs
Information Technology
Essential
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages
- Computer literate
Desirable
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).
Additional information
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).
