SCPHN School Nurse (Vulnerable CYP specialist NEET Nurse)

Job summary

Join Our Lewisham Team - SCPHN School Nurse (Vulnerable CYP Specialist - NEET Nurse)

Are you a committed and compassionate SCPHN School Nurse with a passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people? We're offering an exciting opportunity to join our Lewisham School Health Service as a Vulnerable CYP Specialist - NEET Nurse, where your work will directly improve outcomes for those most at risk.

In this specialist Band 6 role, you'll work with children and young people aged 5-19 who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET), or at risk of becoming NEET. You will lead targeted, trauma-informed public health interventions, provide early help and safeguarding support, and collaborate closely with families, schools, and multi-agency partners to promote re-engagement, wellbeing, and positive future pathways.

This is your chance to make a real impact in one of London's most diverse and vibrant communities. Whether you're newly qualified or bring years of experience, we welcome your passion, your voice, and your commitment to reducing health inequalities.

Flexible working options -- including term-time and part-time -- are available, because we understand the importance of work-life balance.

If you care deeply about improving the lives of vulnerable young people and enjoy working in a supportive, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We're seeking a proactive SCPHN School Nurse to lead targeted support for vulnerable children and young people who are NEET or at risk of disengagement. You'll be working in collaboration with the Band 7 Vulnerable NEET CYP Lead to manage a focused caseload, working both independently and within a multi-agency network to deliver high-quality, child-centred care across Lewisham's diverse communities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading specialist Health Needs Assessments and tailored interventions alongside the Band 7 Vulnerable CYP Lead
• Managing a safeguarding-related caseload for vulnerable CYP
• Building strong partnerships across agencies to support positive outcomes
• Communicating effectively with children, families, and professionals
• Contributing to service development to reduce health inequalities

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When staff feel supported and valued, that positivity flows directly to the patients and communities we serve. We believe that engaged teams deliver the best care -- and our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) is central to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We're proud to offer:

• Four active staff networks and a dedicated corporate EDI team

• A wide range of programmes and events aligned with our five key aspirations:

  • Increasing representation of disabled staff, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women in senior roles

  • Widening access and employability as an anchor institution

  • Enhancing the experience of staff with disabilities

  • Building EDI confidence and literacy through training and development

  • Embedding equality into everything we do

Join us and be part of a team that's not only shaping better health outcomes -- but also driving meaningful change across our workforce.

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Kaleidoscope

32 Rushey Green

London

SE6 4JF

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Kaleidoscope

32 Rushey Green

London

SE6 4JF

Employer's website

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

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