Bank Band 5 School Nurse - Surrey

HCRG Care Group

The closing date is 30 April 2025

Job summary

The Bank Band 5 School Nurse is a registered general nurse working as part of the public health nursing team in providing preventative and supportive health care to children, young people and their families.

The post holder works with a public health focus under the supervision of a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) with a defined population.

As part of the public health nursing team the post holder collaborates with a wider multi-disciplinary and inter-agency team in offering public health services to the community.

The work takes place in a variety of settings, including home, clinic and community venues.

Base

Our Healthy Family Teams support our Surrey-wide service, and you will be based at one of our Office Hubs across Surrey with the opportunity for hybrid working.

HCRG Care Group is a flexible-first employer, whilst you will have an office base, our teams are agile and work in flexible/hybrid arrangements.

Main duties of the job

Delivery of the healthy child programme at four levels as delegated by the Specialist Community Public Health School Nurse.
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.
Prepare for, attend and participate in relevant case conferences and inter-agency meetings as delegated by the Specialist Community Public Health nurse (SCPHN). Undertaking health needs assessments and care planning as appropriate.
Support the SCPHN in providing specialist targeted support to meet the needs of children identified as at risk or with complex needs and ensure Partnership plus plan in place.
Support the SCPHN to identify, prioritise and implement programmes of support in response to the public health needs of the school age population
Undertake full assessment of individual public health needs and provide support or onward referral as appropriate. Specifically; sexual health, smoking and weight management
Offer advice and support to children, young people and families in accordance with evidence based practice.

Please see attached job description for a full list of responsibilities

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Date posted

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18.71 to £18.71 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/24475/14706

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Redhill

Surrey

RH1 5GG

Job description

Job responsibilities

As aBankSchoolNursewe value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:

As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:

Flexible Shift Booking Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
Wagestream Access Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
Professional Growth Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join ourStrive for Betterprofessional network.
24/7 Well-being Support Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
Innovative Culture Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
Recognition & Engagement Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
Commitment to Excellence Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services.

The Ideal Candidate

Wed love to hear from you if:

Essential

Registered Nurse
Child Protection awareness.
Knowledge of national and local policy in Childrens Service and Public Health.
Experience of working with children and young people.
Understanding of child and adolescent development.
Ability to apply theory to practice.
Knowledge and application of clinical governance.
Excellent IT skills and able to use electronic client record such as SystmOne or Emis

Desirable

Evidence of recent study at degree level
Knowldege of Family planning and sexual health
Understanding of the Healthy Schools

Other requirements:Full UK Driving Licence with a car insured for business use.

Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As aBankSchoolNursewe value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:

As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:

Flexible Shift Booking Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
Wagestream Access Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
Professional Growth Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join ourStrive for Betterprofessional network.
24/7 Well-being Support Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
Innovative Culture Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
Recognition & Engagement Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
Commitment to Excellence Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services.

The Ideal Candidate

Wed love to hear from you if:

Essential

Registered Nurse
Child Protection awareness.
Knowledge of national and local policy in Childrens Service and Public Health.
Experience of working with children and young people.
Understanding of child and adolescent development.
Ability to apply theory to practice.
Knowledge and application of clinical governance.
Excellent IT skills and able to use electronic client record such as SystmOne or Emis

Desirable

Evidence of recent study at degree level
Knowldege of Family planning and sexual health
Understanding of the Healthy Schools

Other requirements:Full UK Driving Licence with a car insured for business use.

Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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.