School Nurse - Gloucester
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is a permanent, full-time Band 5 School Nurse position in Gloucester. The role involves working with children and families, providing advice, support, and signposting using public health skills. You will assess and implement care programmes, promote health in school-aged children, and work with schools to create healthy environments. This is an opportunity for a registered nurse or midwife to make a difference in young people's lives.
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates an understanding of public health nursing in application
- Has some knowledge/experience of safeguarding children
Desirable criteria
- Has previous experience of working with children and families
- BSc in Nursing (or equivalent)
- NMC Registration
- Attributes
- Strong time management and organisation skills
- Shows emotional strength and resilience
- From Job Description
- Demonstrates an understanding of public health nursing in application
- Has some knowledge/experience of safeguarding children
- Has previous experience of working with children and families
- BSc in Nursing (or equivalent)
- NMC Registration
- Attributes
- Strong time management and organisation skills
- Shows emotional strength and resilience
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 1d ago · Closes in 13d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
School Nurse - Gloucester
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
*Permanent, full time Band 5 SCHOOL NURSE needed*
This vacancy is a rare opportunity for a permanent and full time postion.
We are looking for a registered nurse or midwife to work with children and families in the School Nursing team in Gloucester city.
We offer:
- An Induction Programme, training and competency framework to underpin transition into role
- Clinical Supervision, Restorative Supervision and Safeguarding Children Supervision to support professional practice
- Digital appointments to young people and parents offering quick and easy access to health advice and support
- Social media platforms and a texting service in response to requests of young people and families.
- Diverse work in a skill-mixed team developed through robust competency and operating frameworks
This role offers diverse and rewarding opportunities for nurses to make a difference to children and young people's lives through advice, support and signposting using public health skills of enabling and empowering families and communities to help themselves.
Main duties of the job
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