Devon County Council

School Nurse (SCPHN)

The closing date is 22 June 2025

Job summary

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)- School Nurse Exeter. Other positions are available across Devon. Please see Public Health Nursing - Working for Devon | Devon County Council for more information.

We are looking for registered School Nurses who are innovative, motivated, and enthusiastic, who want to make a real difference improving outcomes for children and families in Devon. You will work within corporate teams and be rostered to work in the Single Point of Access Hub covering a defined geographical area. You'll be supported by team leaders and various dedicated health professionals, including Health Visitors, School Nurses, Staff Nurses and Community Health Workers. We strive to deliver an excellent service to the children, young people, and families living in our Community.

Main duties of the job

You'll lead and manage changing and challenging work load priorities. Working in close partnership with community, voluntary and statutory agencies; multi-agency working and safeguarding children will be an integral part of your role.

Please note that an active drivers license and access to a car are required for this post.

About us

  • DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
  • Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
  • We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  • This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
  • Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with theApplicant privacy notice.
  • For more information about Working for Devon please visitour Working for Devon page.
  • We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time.UK Right to Work is required.For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit:Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
  • This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0011-25-8002

Job locations

Devon County Council

Topsham Road

Exeter

EX2 4QD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To effectively lead and deliver the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) 0-19 (DH 2010)thereby improving outcomes for children and families.

To contribute to the Public Health Agenda, meet Public Health targets and reduce healthinequalities in partnership with key agencies meeting National agendas.

To promote the protection of children, adhering to the Local Safeguarding ChildrensBoard policies and procedures.

To actively lead teams both within Health Visiting and School Nurses and partneragencies where appropriate, e.g.: Advisory Boards of Childrens Centres.

A requirement to be rostered regularly in the hub within a defined geographical area toprovide a Single point of access to families and stakeholders providing information, adviceand triaging referrals within the service.

To work as part of a team to ensure that Key Performance Indicator targets that areset/negotiated by Local Area Teams/Commissioners for the service, eg: antenatal visitsare met.

To support service development, standard setting, clinical audit and bench marking,deliver a high quality needs led, safe and effective service to all client groups.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To effectively lead and deliver the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) 0-19 (DH 2010)thereby improving outcomes for children and families.

To contribute to the Public Health Agenda, meet Public Health targets and reduce healthinequalities in partnership with key agencies meeting National agendas.

To promote the protection of children, adhering to the Local Safeguarding ChildrensBoard policies and procedures.

To actively lead teams both within Health Visiting and School Nurses and partneragencies where appropriate, e.g.: Advisory Boards of Childrens Centres.

A requirement to be rostered regularly in the hub within a defined geographical area toprovide a Single point of access to families and stakeholders providing information, adviceand triaging referrals within the service.

To work as part of a team to ensure that Key Performance Indicator targets that areset/negotiated by Local Area Teams/Commissioners for the service, eg: antenatal visitsare met.

To support service development, standard setting, clinical audit and bench marking,deliver a high quality needs led, safe and effective service to all client groups.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Ist Level NMC registration.
  • Qualification-Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree- Health Visitor /School Nurse.

Desirable

  • Qualification at Masters level.
  • Up to date health visiting/school nursing experience.
  • Previous experience participating in research projects.
  • Innovative-Enthusiastic.
  • Proven ability to meet targets and deadlines.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Ist Level NMC registration.
  • Qualification-Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree- Health Visitor /School Nurse.

Desirable

  • Qualification at Masters level.
  • Up to date health visiting/school nursing experience.
  • Previous experience participating in research projects.
  • Innovative-Enthusiastic.
  • Proven ability to meet targets and deadlines.

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

Devon County Council

Address

Devon County Council

Topsham Road

Exeter

EX2 4QD


Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Devon County Council

Address

Devon County Council

Topsham Road

Exeter

EX2 4QD


Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader - Public Health Nursing

Kate Fraser

katherine.fraser@devon.gov.uk

01392383000

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0011-25-8002

Job locations

Devon County Council

Topsham Road

Exeter

EX2 4QD


Privacy notice

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