School Nurse with SCPHN
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/08/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a highly motivated and innovative School Nurse (SCPHN) to join the Children and Families Team in Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You will lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme for children and young people aged 5-16 years and their families across Southampton. Responsibilities include assessing health needs, providing evidence-based interventions, promoting health and wellbeing, and safeguarding children. The role involves working in various settings like schools, family homes, and Family Hubs, requiring the ability to drive and travel across the city.
Key responsibilities
- Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme for children, young people and families across Southampton.
- Assess health needs, provide evidence-based interventions, and promote health and wellbeing.
- Safeguard children and young people and work collaboratively with partner agencies to improve outcomes.
- Offer support, guidance, and promotion of the School Nursing / Health Visiting service.
- Provide line management to colleagues and contribute to the achievement of Trust targets.
Essential criteria
- BSc/ MSc in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) in School Nursing
- RN - Child / Adult/ Learning Disability/ Mental Health
- To hold an up-to-date NMC registration
- BSc/ MSc in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) in School Nursing
- RN - Child / Adult/ Learning Disability/ Mental Health
- To hold an up-to-date NMC registration
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 17d ago · Closes in 14d
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
School Nurse with SCPHN
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
Are you passionate about making a difference for children and young people? Do you want to work with partner agencies to tackle the inequalities that impact health? Are you committed to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of children and young people and working effectively with families to support change?We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and innovative practitioner to support the School Nursing Service in Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (HIOW). You must be a Registered Nurse with a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) - School Nurse qualification. You will be working with us to promote health and wellbeing for children & young people aged 5-16 years and their families in a range of settings, leading on the delivery of The Healthy Child Programme (5-19). The successful candidates will be offering health and development reviews, screening tests, health promotion guidance and tailored support for children and families. We deliver the service across community locations such as Schools, family homes and Family Hubs in Southampton. Ability to drive and travel for work across the city is essential.
The applicant should be able to demonstrate leadership skills and have relevant knowledg
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