School Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse or Midwife to join the 0-19 Service (Health Visiting & School Nursing) team on the Isle of Wight for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves delivering the Healthy Child Programme to children and families, assessing health needs, providing evidence-based interventions, and promoting health and wellbeing. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with partner agencies and contribute to safeguarding children and young people. Professional development is encouraged, with potential opportunities to undertake the SCPHN course.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Hold up to date NMC registration.
- Registered Nurse
- Hold up to date NMC registration.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 5d ago · Closes in 11d
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
School Nurse
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
The Isle of Wight 0-19 Service (Health Visiting & School Nursing) has an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse or Midwife to join our health visiting and school nursing team for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated, practitioner with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our service in delivering the Healthy Child Programme to children and their families across the Island. We work in close partnership with Midwifery, Education, Barnardo's and Children's Centres, Primary Care, and wider children's services, with the aim of improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities for all children in the early years and onwards.
The service offers a robust supervision and management structure. We actively encourage professional development and provide training and regular updates to ensure you maintain the knowledge and skills required to deliver the Healthy Child Programme to the local population. If you are keen to develop your career in the future, there may be opportunities for the right candidate to undertake the SCPHN course to qualify as a health visitor or school nurse. We all bring different skills and experiences but share a collective understanding of the Solent NHS
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