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Central London Community Health Trust

School Nurse

The closing date is 08 March 2026

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Job summary

Are you a dedicated SCPHN-qualified nurse with a passion for proactive public health? Join our Wandsworth School Nursing Team and lead the way in improving the health and life chances of our diverse school-aged population.

We are looking for four dynamic, highly motivated individuals to join our multidisciplinary team. At CLCH, school nursing is more than just a clinical role; it is a vital public health intervention. You will be at the heart of the Healthy Child Programme, working at the intersection of health, education, and safeguarding to support children, young people, and families across Wandsworth.

You will be visible in schools, acting as a trusted partner to headteachers and other service providers. You will:

  • Identify and address the unique health needs of school-aged children.

  • Deliver health promotion initiatives that make a tangible difference in local communities.

  • Collaborate with team colleagues to deliver Quality Strategy objectives.

  • Provide expert advice that bridges the gap between health and education.

PLEASE NOTE - applicants must have SCPHN - School Nursing (BSc course) qualification and RGN Registered Nurse (Paediatric or Adult or Midwife).

THE ROLES AVAILABLE CAN BE/WILL BE BASED AT EITHER OF THE THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS;

Falcon Road Clinic - SW11 2LNBrocklebank Clinic - SW18 4DURoehampton Lane Clinic - SW15 4HR

Main duties of the job

  • Specialist Clinical Leadership: You will plan, organize, and evaluate an innovative school nursing service for a cluster of high-complexity schools. You aren't just delivering care; you are architecting how health improvement and proactive initiatives are managed within your community.

  • Championing Safeguarding: Working at the forefront of the Working Together to Safeguard Children agenda, you will be supported by an outstanding safeguarding team to ensure those at risk are protected and supported.

  • Invested in Your Growth: We offer a robust 12-month preceptorship programme for new starters, alongside a comprehensive training suite specifically designed for school nurses. Whether it's supporting your revalidation or attending our annual Educators/Mentors Conference, we celebrate and invest in your professional journey.

  • Mentorship & Development: As a Band 6 leader, you will take on development and mentoring roles, helping to build your own leadership portfolio while supporting junior staff and student nurses.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Details

Date posted

20 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata for part time hours)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Term time hours

Reference number

824-SOUTH-7781854

Job locations

Falcon Road

160 Falcon Road

London

SW11 2LN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/Midwife with current UK NMC registration
  • Specialist Community Public Health Nurse School Nursing/working towards SCPHN qualification
  • Evidence of continuing post- registration education and training

Desirable

  • Practice Assessor course

Experience

Essential

  • Recent school nursing experience
  • Be able to co-ordinate health promotion initiatives in line with local and national health improvement targets
  • Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and inter-agency working
  • Experience of organising and managing own workload
  • Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care and writing care plans
  • Experience in providing practice based learning support to others
  • Experience of evidence based care
  • Experience of supervising students

Desirable

  • Teaching qualification
  • Mental Health First Aid training

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of recent developments in primary care and community services
  • Knowledge of current health and social care agenda relevant to area of work and professional practice
  • Current knowledge of safeguarding issues
  • Knowledge of NMC Code
  • Appropriate knowledge of clinical skills
  • Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance
  • Knowledge of NMC Code
  • Knowledge of Personal Development Planning
  • Knowledge of clinical supervision
  • Knowledge of how equal opportunities can be implemented in practice
  • Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution

Desirable

  • oGood communication skills, both written and verbal
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/Midwife with current UK NMC registration
  • Specialist Community Public Health Nurse School Nursing/working towards SCPHN qualification
  • Evidence of continuing post- registration education and training

Desirable

  • Practice Assessor course

Experience

Essential

  • Recent school nursing experience
  • Be able to co-ordinate health promotion initiatives in line with local and national health improvement targets
  • Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and inter-agency working
  • Experience of organising and managing own workload
  • Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care and writing care plans
  • Experience in providing practice based learning support to others
  • Experience of evidence based care
  • Experience of supervising students

Desirable

  • Teaching qualification
  • Mental Health First Aid training

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of recent developments in primary care and community services
  • Knowledge of current health and social care agenda relevant to area of work and professional practice
  • Current knowledge of safeguarding issues
  • Knowledge of NMC Code
  • Appropriate knowledge of clinical skills
  • Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance
  • Knowledge of NMC Code
  • Knowledge of Personal Development Planning
  • Knowledge of clinical supervision
  • Knowledge of how equal opportunities can be implemented in practice
  • Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution

Desirable

  • oGood communication skills, both written and verbal

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Falcon Road

160 Falcon Road

London

SW11 2LN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Falcon Road

160 Falcon Road

London

SW11 2LN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

School Nurse Team Lead

Madeleine Menezes

madeleine.menezes@nhs.net

07425633743

Details

Date posted

20 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata for part time hours)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Term time hours

Reference number

824-SOUTH-7781854

Job locations

Falcon Road

160 Falcon Road

London

SW11 2LN


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