Band 5 School Nurse

Job Introduction

As a Band 5 School Nurse, you’ll be part of our valued Warwickshire 0–19 Service, working with children, young people and families across school and community settings to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.

You will feel valued as a School Nurse within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• AFC Band 5 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions

• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates

• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases such as grocery shopping, travel and leisure activities

• Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing, including counselling, coaching and wellbeing programmes

• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ Learning Enterprise

• An open and supportive culture where your ideas are welcomed and you are encouraged to develop your career

About the role

As a Band 5 School Nurse, you will work as part of a supportive public health nursing team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to school-aged children and their families. You will contribute to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and support children and young people with a wide range of health needs across schools, clinics, homes and community venues.

Working under the supervision of a Senior School Nurse or Team Leader, you will manage a delegated caseload and play a key role in promoting physical, emotional and mental wellbeing, early intervention and prevention.

Main responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme across universal and targeted services

• Undertake health assessments and provide evidence-based advice and interventions for children and young people

• Deliver health promotion activities within schools and community settings

• Support vulnerable children and families in line with safeguarding and early help frameworks

• Work collaboratively with schools, families and partner agencies to improve outcomes for children and young people

• Contribute to school and community-based drop-in clinics

• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service improvement initiatives

• Participate in supervision, training and continuing professional development

About you

You will be a Registered Nurse with a passion for improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people. You will be confident working within a multidisciplinary team and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

You will have:

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

• Experience of working with children, young people and families

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• Knowledge of safeguarding, child development and evidence-based practice

• A full driving licence and access to a car for community working

Experience within school nursing, health visiting or community nursing would be desirable, but not essential.