School Health Staff Nurse (Safeguarding team)

Job overview

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Band 5 Nurse to join our School Nursing Safeguarding Team on a fixed term contract . As part of our commitment to growing and developing our workforce, we are also aiming to retain the successful  candidate  and support their progression into the SCPHN (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse) School Nurse pathway.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to apply for a funded SCPHN School Nurse training programme, starting in January 2026, through an internal interview and selection process. This position provides a unique chance to be part of a dynamic team while building a long-term career in school nursing.

The team is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse who is passionate about the 5-19 Healthy Child Programme and safeguarding children and young people. It is desirable that candidates have experience working with children in a community setting and possess a good understanding of public health.

We are recruiting with a vision to train and develop future SCPHN School Nurses within our service.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a dynamic skill-mix team. Key responsibilities include conducting Health Needs Assessments,  attending child protection case conferences, core group meetings, and other strategy meetings. etc

To ensure readiness for these responsibilities, the successful candidate will be provided with a comprehensive competency document and will only work unsupervised once deemed competent. They will be entrusted with a caseload of primary schools, allowing them to build strong connections and deliver effective support to children and families. Additionally, the role offers the opportunity to visit other teams within the service, enabling broader exposure and professional development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post-holder will be an integral part of a multi-skilled school nurse team, working collaboratively to deliver a public health-focused, needs-led, and equitable service to children and young people in Lewisham. They will work closely with school staff, community paediatricians, health visitors, GPs, and other professionals and agencies to ensure effective service delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Recording and monitoring services delivered and providing updates to the Team Leader.
• Attending child protection case conferences, core group meetings, and other safeguarding-related discussions as required.
• Supporting the delivery of health promotion programmes and contributing to wider service areas within both school and community settings.

This role provides an opportunity to play a vital part in safeguarding and promoting the health and well-being of children and young people.