Specialist Public Health Nurse (School Nurse)
The closing date is 06 November 2025
Job summary
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and families? Were looking for a dynamic Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse)
We are looking for an enthusiastic SCPHN to join our team on 30 hours per week. 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 cover 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.
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 4500+ 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
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Details
Date posted
22 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-1768
Job locations
Prospect View Medical Centre
300 Pickersleigh Road
Malvern
WR14 2GP
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Prospect View Medical Centre
300 Pickersleigh Road
Malvern
WR14 2GP
Employer's website
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