Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

School Nurse

The closing date is 27 April 2026

Job summary

The purpose of this role is to lead and deliver the Healthy Child Programme 5-19 years (25 SEND) within School Nursing speciality. The post holder will lead, influence and deliver the school nurse model of provision to improve health, reduce inequalities and safeguard children.

Our registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurses work closely with support workers and registered Staff Nurses to provide health education and promotion to children, young people and their families.

We welcome applications from NMC registered Nurses in any field; adult, paediatric, mental health and learning disability nurses are all invited to apply. However, all applicants must also possess the SCPHN (School Nursing) qualification and be registered on Part 3 of the NMC register.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

To lead and deliver the Healthy Child Programme 0-19 years (25 SEND) within own speciality and as part of the Children and Families division.
Defined caseload of primary and secondary schools which includes a combination of universal and safeguarding children and young people.
You will be working in a small team with a duty system for safeguarding ,triaging referrals answering the telephone.
The post is based in the community and you will need to be flexible ,able to drive and have the use of a car to complete visits to schools.
Give support and advice on high impact areas within e.g. immunisation, nutrition, life style issues, emotional and behavioural issues.
Promoting local and national public health messages within specialism and various settings.
Ensure that accurate and contemporaneous records are maintained and these are appropriately stored and safeguarded.
To formulate, implement and evaluate agreed contracts of care of children with individual health needs.
To undertake health assessments and any necessary follow up action.
Work to the local Adult/Child Protection and Domestic Abuse policies and procedures working in partnership and in close co-operation with relevant agencies and colleagues.
To liaise with other agencies including social care, educational services and the voluntary sector.

About us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

825-7876508-OPS

Job locations

0-19 Telford

Public Health Nursing Service, 14 Leonard street

Oakengates Telford

TF2 6EU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered Nurse.
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing) qualification.
Evidence of broader and recent CPD.
Nurse prescriber (HV).

Experience

Essential

Significant post-registration experience.
Demonstrable knowledge and experience of child protection/safeguarding.
Experience of working with children and young people.
Experience in multi-agency and collaborative working.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

IT skills and computer literacy.
Ability to undertake critical appraisal of research.
Ability to analyse complex data and present findings.
Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
Health Needs Assessment.
Clinical Governance - Application to service improvement and patient safety.
Common Assessment Framework.
Adaptable and flexible to changing needs of client group.

Other

Essential

Full driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered Nurse.
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing) qualification.
Evidence of broader and recent CPD.
Nurse prescriber (HV).

Experience

Essential

Significant post-registration experience.
Demonstrable knowledge and experience of child protection/safeguarding.
Experience of working with children and young people.
Experience in multi-agency and collaborative working.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

IT skills and computer literacy.
Ability to undertake critical appraisal of research.
Ability to analyse complex data and present findings.
Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
Health Needs Assessment.
Clinical Governance - Application to service improvement and patient safety.
Common Assessment Framework.
Adaptable and flexible to changing needs of client group.

Other

Essential

Full driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Address

0-19 Telford

Public Health Nursing Service, 14 Leonard street

Oakengates Telford

TF2 6EU

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Address

0-19 Telford

Public Health Nursing Service, 14 Leonard street

Oakengates Telford

TF2 6EU

Employer's website

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