School Health Nurse
The closing date is 24 August 2025
Job summary
The Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) Service in Southampton is looking for Band 5 nurses to join our team to deliver the healthy child programme to children and their families in the city. We welcome applications from all Registered Nurses, Adult, Child, Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, and Registered Midwives.
We are looking for motivated practitioners to support the Public Health Nursing Service in Southampton City. You will be working with us to promote health and wellbeing for children & young people aged 5-16 years and their families in a range of community settings including schools. The Healthy Child Programme (5-16) focuses on school aged children and young people up to the age of 16 years and our service delivers this to those who are in mainstream education and those who are in home education. Ability to travel to and work in different settings is essential.
Ideal, but not essential, experience will be having worked in school nursing services previously and experience in offering a range of health and development reviews, screening tests, immunisations, health promotion guidance and tailored support for children and families, with additional support when they need it.
We are passionate about staff development, and we would be supportive for the right candidate to undertake the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) course in School Nursing which is offered in Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The role of the School Health Nurse is to work within the 0-16 child and families team to help deliver the Healthy Child Programme to children, young people and their families within the city of Southampton. This will involve assessments to identify health issues and provide support to address the needs of the child or young person.
To promote the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care identified within the defined client group and their families. To work in partnership with Schools to encourage parental involvement in the life of the school and its pupils.
To offer support, guidance and line management to multi-disciplinary teams, particularly within Education, and promote the School Nursing / Health Visiting service within the diverse multi-agency field.
To work with Management and Primary Care to contribute to the achievement of Trust targets.
To work to achieve the Service specification requirements and key performance indicators.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
12 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
348-CFS-8822
Job locations
Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre
William Macleod Way
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 4XE
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre
William Macleod Way
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 4XE
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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