School Nurse - Band 6

The post-holder will be the named School Nurse for schools within the area. This role will incorporate a supervisory role for staff nurses working within the school nursing service.

The post holder will work as a member of the School Nursing Service and will work with schools, families, and the wider community to improve the health of school-aged children identifying the more vulnerable, and developing clear referral pathways so that all children and young people can reach their full potential.

This will be done by delivering the requirements from the service specification. They will work closely with the identified senior manager in each school providing expert information, guidance, and assessments as required.

They will support schools to empower parents, and CYP to make decisions that affect their health and wellbeing. They will work across health and education professionals and institutions, breaking down barriers to improve the sharing of information, ideas, and expertise.

Working with the Team lead they will develop appropriate databases, and contribute to reports as necessary reporting any issues/concerns that may arise.

Main duties of the job

As a highly motivated and dynamic school nurse, you will play a leading role in shaping our services as we are committed to meeting the health needs of children and young people through the delivery of the 5-19 Healthy Child Programme.

The school nurse will deliver high-quality evidence-based skilled nursing care within the schools of Bexley. You will be responsible for a defined caseload of secondary schools, and supporting junior staff with the management of primary schools. Applicants must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Qualification in School Nursing.

Adheres to the NMC Code and maintains own professional requirements in line with revalidation procedure.

Participates actively in continuing education programs and accepts responsibility for professional and self-development.

Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people, and adults.

Salary is dependent on NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits.