Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

SCPHN School Nurse (Safeguarding Team)

The closing date is 19 October 2025

Job summary

Join Our Safeguarding Team in Lewisham - Band 6 SCPHN School Nurse ?

Are you a passionate and proactive SCPHN-qualified School Nurse ready to make a real impact? Whether you're newly qualified or bringing years of experience, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic School Health Service Safeguarding Team in Lewisham.

This permanent Band 6 role offers the chance to work with children and young people across both primary and secondary schools in one of London's most vibrant and culturally diverse communities. You'll play a vital role in safeguarding, improving outcomes, and tackling health inequalities for children, young people, and their families.

We welcome applications for term-time or part-time working -- because we know flexibility matters.

If you're committed to making a difference and thrive in a collaborative, child-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We're looking for a passionate and skilled SCPHN School Nurse with safeguarding experience to manage a complex caseload of vulnerable children and young people. You'll work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to high-quality care across Lewisham's diverse school-aged population.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading on safeguarding Health Needs Assessments and interventions
Building strong partnerships across agencies and organisational boundaries
Communicating effectively with children, families, and professionals
Supporting and driving service improvements to enhance outcomes

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When staff feel supported and valued, that positivity flows directly to the patients and communities we serve. We believe that engaged teams deliver the best care -- and our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) is central to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We're proud to offer:

Four active staff networks and a dedicated corporate EDI team
A wide range of programmes and events aligned with our five key aspirations:
- Increasing representation of disabled staff, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women in senior roles
- Widening access and employability as an anchor institution
- Enhancing the experience of staff with disabilities
- Building EDI confidence and literacy through training and development
- Embedding equality into everything we do

Join us and be part of a team that's not only shaping better health outcomes -- but also driving meaningful change across our workforce.

Date posted

07 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata plus HCAS (Term Time Only)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Term time hours

Reference number

197-RF7388

Job locations

Kaleidoscope

32 Rushey Green

London

SE6 4JF

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will serve as a role model for best practice within the School Health Service, supporting the development and delivery of high-quality care for Lewishams school-aged population. You will work closely with the Safeguarding Team Manager to innovate and implement new approaches that meet the evolving needs of children and young people.

Key responsibilities include:

Promoting the health and wellbeing of children and young people, enabling them to reach their full potential and avoid disadvantage due to ill health or disability.
Identifying and responding to the needs of vulnerable children and those with additional needs including looked-after children and those excluded from school through timely referral and intervention.
Working in partnership with parents, carers, education, social care, health services, the Healthy Schools Partnership, and other agencies to deliver coordinated support.
Empowering team members to enhance service delivery through collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement.

For further details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

Promoting the health and wellbeing of children and young people, enabling them to reach their full potential and avoid disadvantage due to ill health or disability.
Identifying and responding to the needs of vulnerable children and those with additional needs including looked-after children and those excluded from school through timely referral and intervention.
Working in partnership with parents, carers, education, social care, health services, the Healthy Schools Partnership, and other agencies to deliver coordinated support.
Empowering team members to enhance service delivery through collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement.

For further details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Registered first level Nurse
RGN/RN (Adult or Child Branch)
RSCN
Qualification as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing)

Experience

Essential

Has experience of effective working with other professionals and agencies.
Experience as a School Nurse.
Experience of working with adolescents and young people.
Experience in managing a safeguarding caseload.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Registered first level Nurse
RGN/RN (Adult or Child Branch)
RSCN
Qualification as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing)

Experience

Essential

Has experience of effective working with other professionals and agencies.
Experience as a School Nurse.
Experience of working with adolescents and young people.
Experience in managing a safeguarding caseload.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Kaleidoscope

32 Rushey Green

London

SE6 4JF

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Kaleidoscope

32 Rushey Green

London

SE6 4JF

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)