Bank SCPHN School Nurse
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £44,485.00 to £52,521.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £44485.00 - £52521.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Petts Wood, Orpington, BR6 0DS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B9848-26-0027 |
Summary
The post holder will: Work in partnership with the local Health Visiting service to ensure seamless care as the child progresses from the early years into school. Have the ability to recognise health needs for individual clients and situations in relation to the health of children, young people, individuals and families, sometimes in complex situations, identifying situations where referral for support from Public Health Specialist is necessary. Undertake health assessments in schools, or homes where appropriate. Develop factual reports, attend and participate in relevant case conferences and inter-agency meetings for CYP on their caseload, and undertake health needs assessments and care planning as appropriate. Provide specialist and targeted support to meet the needs of children identified as at risk or with complex needs. Identify, prioritise and implement programmes of support in response to the public health needs of the school age population Offer advice and support to children, young people and families in accordance with evidence based practice. Adhere to and work within local and national child safeguarding policies in the prevention and early detection of abuse in all age groups. Meet with all identified children at least once a term, and refer/signpost to other professionals/ services as identified. Work in partnership with primary care, ensuring that where appropriate, the relevant GP practice is notified of CYP health concerns, to secure an integrated system of care that safeguards them. Work in partnership with other key stakeholders to promote the welfare and safety of CYP. Offer strategic support to schools in order to contribute to reducing the number of children who enter the safeguarding system through preventative work. Work in liaison with identified school staff to contribute to the delivery of health improvement, promotion, and preventative approaches through signposting to other healthcare professionals/ services and available resources, and deliver high-quality, evidence based health training to school staff. Promote emotional well-being through the school-aged years working alongside children and young people to support those with emotional and mental health difficulties and referring to CAMHS where appropriate. Work in partnership with primary and secondary care colleagues to support children and young people with long-term conditions or complex needs, signposting and referring school staff to appropriate support and facilitating correct management of health conditions to ensure hospital admissions are kept to a minimum. Works with the senior management team to develop a comprehensive Action Plan for schools, which includes all policies, procedures, and guidelines, as an overview of SEN, IHCPs, safeguarding, and pastoral and medical needs together. Ensure services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner adapting the service provision accordingly to promote equal access to services eg use of interpreters, and flexibility of appointments offered. Work to and maintains school nursing standards as agreed by Bromley Healthcare, informing the Service Lead when agreed standards cannot be met. Develop and maintains professional links with similar services in other areas in order to share information and inform best practices. Ensures that all incidents are reported appropriately using Radar and that the Team Lead is informed of these at all times. Act as a mentor in the education and training of pre and post-registration students. Facilitate other students as required Act as a resource for skill mix staff offering guidance, support, and supervision. Identify own learning needs and that of skill mix staff within the team. Remain up to date with current professional issues e.g. by attending professional forums, reading professional journals etc.