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Band 6 SCPHN School Nurse - Fixed Term


Location
Gravesend, England
Salary
Depends on experience
Profession
School nurse
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
20 Jul 2026
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Job summary

Package Description: Join Our Team as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) School Nurse. Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? Were looking for compassionate and dedicated School Nurses to join our School Nurse Team in Surrey. 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 to share insights and develop leading care practices. 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 counselors, career coaching, legal advice, and more. Flexible Pay Options: Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts. Learning & Development: Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England.

Main duties of the job

Join Our Team as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) School Nurse. Were looking for compassionate and dedicated School Nurses to join our School Nurse Team in Surrey. Enjoy a Band 6 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits. Join our Strive for Better networks to share insights and develop leading care practices. Access discounts and offers through our Reward Gateway. Benefit from our 24/7 wellbeing service, offering access to counselors, career coaching, and more. Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages. Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. The SCPHN School Nurse will take responsibility for ensuring the quality and standard of care and delivery of an effective school nursing service to improve outcomes for the local school aged population. The SCPHN School Nurse will provide targeted interventions to address health inequalities and refer to specialist services where necessary. This role will include safeguarding responsibilities and supporting the delivery of the school immunisations programme.

About us

HCRG Care Group is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of children and families by providing high-quality health services. Our team, based in Ewell, is part of the larger network of NHS professionals aiming to innovate and share best practices. We offer competitive benefits including a Band 6 Agenda for Change salary, NHS pension, and access to professional networks like Strive for Better. Our organisation also values employee wellbeing and growth, offering 24/7 support services, career coaching, and numerous learning and development opportunities. We encourage innovation, celebrate achievements, and support our staff in building careers in healthcare. Our mission is to deliver exemplary healthcare services that improve the quality of life for the families and communities we serve.

Details

  • Date posted: 20 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 1528504339
  • Job locations: HCRG Care Group, Ewell, KT19 0EB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Join Our Team as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) School Nurse.

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? Were looking for compassionate and dedicated School Nurses to join our School Nurse Team in Surrey.

  • 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 to share insights and develop leading care practices.
  • 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 counselors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.
  • Flexible Pay Options: Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts.
  • Learning & Development: Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow.
  • Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team.

Are you searching for a role that offers variety, growth, and support? As a SCPHN School Nurse, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering the Healthy Child Programme.

Supported by the clinical team lead, the SCPHN School Nurse will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of health needs, including the development, implementation and evaluation/audit of evidence-based interventions.

The SCPHN School Nurse will take responsibility for ensuring the quality and standard of care and delivery of an effective school nursing service to improve outcomes for the local school aged population.The SCPHN School Nurse will participate in delivering a universal core service, and provide targeted interventions, to address health inequalities, where necessary referring to specialist services.This role will also include safeguarding responsibilities, supporting the delivery of the school immunisations programme, mentorship of students, line management of a skill mixed 0-19 team and staff appraisals.

  • Lead and support a skillmixed team to deliver safe, equitable services within the 519 Healthy Child Programme.
  • Prioritise highrisk 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 onetoone sessions, support dropin 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 your own workload and support team priorities, contributing to service planning, audits, and continuous improvement.
  • Support protocol development, lead audits, provide commissioning data, and promote evidencebased practice.
  • Maintain equipment, report replacement needs, and 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.

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • 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

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

Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (RN1) with SCPHN - School Nurse qualification and current NMC Part 3 registration, evidence of ongoing professional development, knowledge of NHS and CYP public health priorities, experience in leadership and multidisciplinary teamwork, strong organisational and communication skills. Competency in IT and digital record-keeping.

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