# School Nurse (SCPHN)

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Devon County Council.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Devon County Council
- **Location:** Kennaway Centre, Victoria Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1DL, United Kingdom
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** School nurse
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £39959.00 to £48117.00
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full-time, Flexible working
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-01T23:59:59.999Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-28T12:58:43.802Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/F0011-26-10639
- **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/F0011-26-10639/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=F0011-26-10639
- **Employer website:** https://www.devon.gov.uk/

## Job Content

### Job summary

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurse - Exmouth/Sidmouth

Please ensure that you open the job description to view so that the full essential criteria required for the post can be sighted.

We do not sponsor Visas for this post. UK Right to Work is required.

We are looking for registered School Nurses who are innovative, motivated, and enthusiastic, who want to make a real difference improving outcomes for children and families in Devon.

### Main duties of the job

You will work within corporate teams and be rostered to work in the Single Point of Access Hub covering a defined geographical area. You'll be supported by team leaders and various dedicated health professionals, including Health Visitors, School Nurses, Staff Nurses and Community Health Workers. We strive to deliver an excellent service to the children, young people, and families living in our Community.

You'll lead and manage changing and challenging work load priorities. Working in close partnership with community, voluntary and statutory agencies; multi-agency working and safeguarding children will be an integral part of your role.

Please note that an active drivers license and access to a car are required for this post.

### About us

Benefits

- Employee Assistance Program

- NHS pension scheme

- Development Opportunities

- Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme

- Flexible working within service hours

Professional development is a high priority for us and we provide a range of training opportunities and in-house expertise that will support your own professional development.

Successful candidates will receive a full induction, preceptorship where indicated, safeguarding and clinical supervision. Applications from newly qualified school nurses are welcomed.

We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection.

### Details

- Date posted: 28 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: F0011-26-10639
- Job locations: Kennaway Centre, Victoria Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1DL, United Kingdom

### Job responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.

How to apply

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

### UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

## Person Specification

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Ist Level NMC registration.
- Qualification-Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree- Health Visitor /School Nurse.

**Desirable**

- Qualification at Masters level.

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