Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
- Other
Team worker
- Other
Can work alone but under supervision
- Skills
Weighing and measuring of children and young people
- Skills
Use social media Source materials/ health promotion
- Skills
Liaising with internal and external professionals
- Skills
Understanding and delivering health promotion/PSHE
- Skills
Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Knowledge
An awareness of NHS priorities
- Knowledge
Have a flexible approach to team and autonomous working
- Knowledge
Demonstrate excellent. communication skills both verbal and written and this is age appropriate when working with children
- Experience
Evidence of working within a health and or education setting post qualification
- Qualifications
A recognised nursing associate qualification would be required or NNEB qualification NVQ level 3 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Qualifications
Full Driving Licence
- Demonstration of Trust Values
We are kind
- Demonstration of Trust Values
We are respectful
- Demonstration of Trust Values
We work together with our communities
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
To complete Hearing and Vision Screening
- Skills
Use of audiometers
Job summary
This new and innovative role for the School Nursing Associate will be a key player within Thurrock Healthy Families 5-19 service in delivering a range of public health promotion activities and approaches within a school and community setting, delivered in a way that will have a positive impact upon the physical, emotional, sexual, social health and wellbeing of children, young people and families. The appointed applicant must be hold the Nursery Nurse or Nurse Associate qualification or have experience working within this environment
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for completing referrals that have been triaged by a registered nurse. To complete statistical and other returns as requested e.g. referrals to internal and external agencies To take a proactive role in health education and promotion including designing/sourcing and updating of resources including for social media platforms. To have an awareness of any risk management issues and report onwards as appropriate To work with the school health team to complete all aspects of screening for reception and year 6 and other year groups if required. To support the lead and coordinate the development and delivery of the weight management programmes. To be responsible for the uptake/delivery of the healthy child programme for children who are home schooled, NEET and EOTAS To update/complete all health questionnaires, to triage, follow-up, complete any outcomes, retaining any data/statistics required. Promotional emails for health questionnaires to be updated on social media and sent to all schools To proactively assist in meeting the contractual requirements of the service specification and meeting the public health outcomes (KPIs) outlined in the contract. Must be a car driver. the successful applicant will be driving to and from the Health Centres and schools across Thurrock
About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
Details
- Date posted: 20 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: NDD-002240
- Job locations: Grays Health Centre, Grays, Essex, RM17 5BY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Name: Kerry Jackson
Job title: Team Lead
Contact Number: 03003001999
Email: kerry.jackson@nhs.net
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This advert is for School Nurse Associate with North East London NHS Foundation Trust in Ilford, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Nursing associate role. The advertised salary is £28392.00 to £31157.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Nov 2026.
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