School Health Screener

Manchester School Health Service Recruitment Opportunities

Band 3 School Health Screener – Screening Team

We are Manchester Local Care Organisation – an exciting, new public sector organisation that brings together NHS community health services and social care services in the city. Our School Health Service designs and delivers services in partnership with local people, working across wider localities and the city-wide footprint. We are committed to the highest standards of individual care for Manchester’s diverse communities, with the ‘Healthy Child Programme’ aiming to positively influence health outcomes through early intervention.

As part of a service transformation, an exciting opportunity has arisen in Manchester’s School Nursing service. We are looking for an enthusiastic School Health Screener to work as part of a team to deliver the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) and the core screening programme offered at school entry.

Hours
: 37.5 hours – Term Time Only

Responsibilities
:

• Contribute to the planning of the NCMP and Core Screening Programmes for school‑age children in a variety of settings under supervision.
• Deliver the NCMP and Core Screening programme in schools and other settings.
• Accurately record and document test outcomes, make appropriate referrals when indicated, and advise parents on test results and any required actions or interventions.
• Provide administrative support related to all aspects of work undertaken within the Manchester Child Health record.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000‑plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over one million people every year. MFT is the largest provider of specialist services, sits on the Oxford Road Campus – the largest health academic campus in Europe – and is forward‑thinking, clinically excellent and innovation‑driven.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working – empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds in a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, you will push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. MFT fosters a workplace where everyone is respected, supported and encouraged to thrive, with clear clinical pathways for professional development to help you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

For further details / informal visits, contact:

Name:
Chloe Meade

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Team Lead
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