School Nurse - Specialist Community Public Health Nurse inBristol inBristol PUBLISHED 19 DEC 2023

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata  PERMANENT 
Work collaboratively with other agencies to promote health and well-being and improve early identification of strengths, needs and risks to child outcomes.

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full list of requirements before applying to this position.


Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.

By leading the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, School Nurses in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire can ensure equitable access for children, young people and families to information and support in their own community that includes schools. By utilising their leadership skills School Nurses ensure that information and support is integrated and informed by the latest evidence and provided at the right time for children, young people, and families.

School Nurses are based in local communities across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. Working from schools, Hubs, and other Community venues.

The School Nurse will use advanced assessment skills to work in partnership with children, young people, and families to understand their needs and agree any appropriate support required to contribute to improving their long-term outcomes.

You will;

  • Lead on the triaging of referrals and carrying out holisticneeds assessment through utilising advanced communication skills and expert assessmentskills to determine the level of support required.
  • Work collaboratively with other agencies to promote health and well-being and improve early identification of strengths, needs and risks to child outcomes. This includes contributing to child protectionprocedures, early help support and looked after children plans.
  • Actively participate in supporting students of all levels and disciplines by involvement in supervision and assessment and development opportunities.
  • Be a motivated team member working innovatively and with a high standard of practice that is research based.
  • Lead, develop, implement, and evaluate health promotion activities for children, young people and families that may include webinars and roadshows.
  • Lead the provision of school drop-in clinics in secondary schools working in partnership with schools.

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full list of requirements before applying to this position.


Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.

By leading the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, School Nurses in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire can ensure equitable access for children, young people and families to information and support in their own community that includes schools. By utilising their leadership skills School Nurses ensure that information and support is integrated and informed by the latest evidence and provided at the right time for children, young people, and families.

School Nurses are based in local communities across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. Working from schools, Hubs, and other Community venues.

The School Nurse will use advanced assessment skills to work in partnership with children, young people, and families to understand their needs and agree any appropriate support required to contribute to improving their long-term outcomes.

You will;

  • Lead on the triaging of referrals and carrying out holisticneeds assessment through utilising advanced communication skills and expert assessmentskills to determine the level of support required.
  • Work collaboratively with other agencies to promote health and well-being and improve early identification of strengths, needs and risks to child outcomes. This includes contributing to child protectionprocedures, early help support and looked after children plans.
  • Actively participate in supporting students of all levels and disciplines by involvement in supervision and assessment and development opportunities.
  • Be a motivated team member working innovatively and with a high standard of practice that is research based.
  • Lead, develop, implement, and evaluate health promotion activities for children, young people and families that may include webinars and roadshows.
  • Lead the provision of school drop-in clinics in secondary schools working in partnership with schools.



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