Band 6 SCPHN School Nurse- BasildoninBasildoninBasildonPUBLISHED FRI 7 MAR 2025
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In this diverse and fulfilling role, you'll deliver the Healthy Child Programme, oversee School Staff Nurses, and work closely with headteachers and safeguarding teams to protect and nurture vulnerable children. We understand the challenges of this rewarding work, which is why we prioritise your wellbeing. Enjoy comprehensive support, career development opportunities, flexible salary access, and a culture that celebrates your ideas and innovations. If you’re a dedicated advocate for children’s health and wellbeing, we can’t wait to welcome you to our team!
At HCRG Care Group, we know thatSchool Nursesplay a vital role in helping children and families achieve their full potential. As aSCPHN School Nurse, youll work as part of our Essex Child & Family Wellbeing Service, which is built on collaborationwith the community, for the community.
Youll take on a leadership role in your Healthy Family Team, helping to shape the delivery of public health services to children, young people, and their families.
Youll be a trusted partner for schools, healthcare providers, and multi-agency teams, using your expertise to guide and support others while directly influencing the lives of the families you serve.
Our team is known for its warm, inclusive culture where everyones contributions are valued. Whether youre mentoring students or collaborating with other professionals, youll feel supported to grow and thrive in a role that truly makes a difference.
As aSCPHN School Nurse, youll take on a rewarding role thats both varied and impactful. Youll be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing preventative and supportive health care to children, young people, and their families in schools, homes, and community venues.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering the Healthy Child Programme across all four levels.
- Managing and supervising School Staff Nurses and Support Staff, helping them prioritize and organize their caseloads.
- Mentoring students and new team members, fostering their development as they grow into their roles.
- Working closely with headteachers, healthcare providers, and multi-agency teams to ensure seamless support for school-age children.
- Confidently supporting vulnerable children and families, collaborating with safeguarding teams to reduce risk and prevent harm.
We know this work is as challenging as it is fulfilling, so youll have access to robust support from our Healthy Family Team Leaders and a wider multi-disciplinary network.
Please see attached job description for a full list of responsibilities
About us
Join Our Team as a SCPHN School Nurse
Are you passionate about supporting children, young people, and families to lead healthier, happier lives? If so, wed love for you to join our Essex Child & Family Wellbeing Service as aSCPHN School Nurse.
Youll find a welcoming, supportive team and an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.
We believe in looking after you as well as you look after others. As part of our team, you will enjoy:
- A Band 6 salary, NHS pension, and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
- Access to My Reward Hub , offering discounts on everyday essentials like groceries, plus cashback and vouchers for treats for you and your loved ones.
- The flexibility to access your wages as you earn them, helping you stay on top of lifes little emergencies.
- Comprehensive mental and physical wellbeing support, including recipes, activity challenges, trauma support, counselling, legal advice, and even debt management tools.
- Exciting career development opportunities with bespoke training pathways and eLearning through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise.
- An open, inclusive culture where your ideas are encouraged and celebrated. With an annual £100,000 innovation fund, we help bring your creative solutions to life.
- The pride of working in a service recognized for clinical and quality excellence, with most of our services rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
Were excited to welcome dedicated nurses who are passionate about making a difference.
To thrive in this role, youll need:
- A Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) qualification and current NMC registration.
- Experience working with children, young people, and families.
- A solid understanding of child and adolescent development, safeguarding, and clinical governance.
- A valid driving license and access to a car for work.
We value fresh perspectives, so whether youre a seasoned professional or new to this area of nursing, well support you in achieving your career goals.
Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification
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