Band 6 SCPHN School Nurse

Job Overview

Join Our Team as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) School Nurse in Surrey. Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? We’re looking for compassionate and dedicated School Nurses to join our School Nurse Team.

The SCPHN School Nurse will be part of a multi‑disciplinary team delivering the Healthy Child Programme. Supported by the clinical team lead, the role carries responsibility for assessment of health needs, development, implementation and evaluation of evidence‑based interventions, safeguarding, immunisations, mentorship, line management of a skill‑mixed 0‑19 team, and staff appraisals.

• Competitive Pay & Pension:
  Enjoy a Band 6 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits.
• Professional Growth:
  Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide.
• Exclusive Rewards:
  Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well‑known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway.
• Wellbeing Support:
  Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counsellors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.
• Flexible Pay Options:
  Use Wagestream to track earnings and access wages as needed.
• Learning & Development:
  Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England.
• Recognition & Involvement:
  Celebrate achievements, contribute ideas, and stay informed through regular updates from leadership.

• Lead and support a skill‑mixed team to deliver safe, equitable services within the 5‑19 Healthy Child Programme.
• Prioritise high‑risk cases, delegate effectively, and promote development through supervision and appraisal.
• Build positive relationships with schools, families, and multidisciplinary partners, working with wider agencies to ensure integrated support for children and young people.
• Provide assessments, targeted interventions, immunisations, and specialist clinics. Identify unmet needs, make referrals, and deliver care in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Plan and deliver health promotion in PSHE, groups, and one‑to‑one sessions, support drop‑in clinics, and contribute to service initiatives.
• Respond promptly to safeguarding concerns, attend protection meetings, and maintain clear, compliant documentation.
• Communicate effectively with varied audiences and maintain accurate, confidential records and reports.
• Manage own workload and support team priorities, contributing to service planning, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Support protocol development, lead audits, provide commissioning data, and promote evidence‑based practice.
• Maintain equipment, report replacement needs, support infection control and immunisation uptake.
• Work within NMC standards, maintain CPD, and support junior staff development under the guidance of the Clinical Team Lead.

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with SCPHN
  - School Nurse qualification and current NMC Part 3 registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and transferable clinical skills.
• Knowledge of NHS and CYP public health priorities.
• Experience in leadership, multi‑disciplinary teamwork, and service improvement (e.g. audits, research, change management).
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to prioritise, delegate, and manage complex situations.
• Competent in IT and digital record‑keeping.
• Resilient, adaptable, and professional with high personal integrity.

• Registered Nurse
  - Child Branch.
• Mentorship or supervision qualifications (e.g. Child Protection Supervisor, Clinical Supervision Facilitator).
• Additional training: PSHE delivery, sexual health, immunisation (incl. 2‑day foundation).
• Recent experience working directly with CYP and families.
• Completion of safeguarding modules.

Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car insured for business use.