SCPHN School Nurse in Twickenham TW1 1BH inTwickenham TW1 1BH PUBLISHED MON 29 SEP 2025 Jump to job information section

£44,485.00 to £52,521.00 a year

Central London Community Health Trust r1KLJln8

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To work as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) School Nurse in the UK, you need a combination of educational qualifications, clinical skills, and specific personal attributes. Here are the key skills and qualifications typically required:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Nursing Degree: A degree in nursing (either adult, child, or mental health nursing) is required.

2. Postgraduate Qualification: A postgraduate qualification in community public health nursing (SCPHN), which includes training specifically focused on school nursing.

Clinical Skills:

1. Assessment Skills: Ability to conduct comprehensive health assessments of children and adolescents.

2. Health Promotion: Knowledge of health education, promotion strategies, and public health initiatives.

3. Referral Techniques: Skills in making appropriate referrals to other health services and agencies.

4. Mental Health Awareness: Understanding of mental health issues among children and adolescents, including the ability to provide support and intervention.

5. Chronic Condition Management: Skills in the management and support of children with chronic health conditions.

Interpersonal Skills:

1. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey information effectively to children, parents, and other professionals.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Ability to provide supportive care and understanding to students and their families.

3. Collaboration: Working effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including teachers, social workers, and healthcare professionals.

Organizational Skills:

1. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a varied workload.

2. Record Keeping: Proficiency in maintaining accurate and confidential records of student health information.

Knowledge:

1. Legislation and Policies: Understanding of relevant healthcare legislation, safeguarding children policies, and school health policies.

2. Public Health Issues: Awareness of current public health issues affecting children and adolescents, including immunization programs and health inequalities.

Personal Attributes:

1. Resilience: The ability to cope with challenging situations and remain positive.

2. Adaptability: Flexibility to work in diverse environments and respond to the changing needs of schools and students.

3. Professionalism: Commitment to upholding the nursing standards and ethical practices.

Continuing Professional Development:

- Ongoing education and training in areas relevant to school nursing, including updates on public health, mental health, and childhood development.

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