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Devon County Council

School Nurse (SCPHN)

The closing date is 21 September 2025

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Job summary

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurse

Exmouth/Sidmouth. Other positions are available across Devon. Please see Public Health Nursing - Working for Devon | Devon County Council for more information.

Please ensure that you open the job description to view so that the full essential criteria required for the post can be sighted.

We do not sponsor Visas for this post. UK Right to Work is required.

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.

Main duties of the job

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

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

Benefits

- Employee Assistance Program

- NHS pension scheme

- Development Opportunities

- Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme

- Flexible working within service hours

Professional development is a high priority for us and we provide a range of training opportunities and in-house expertise that will support your own professional development.

Successful candidates will receive a full induction, preceptorship where indicated, safeguarding and clinical supervision. Applications from newly qualified school nurses are welcomed.

We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection.

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0011-25-8368

Job locations

Kennaway Community Centre

Exmouth

Devon

EX8 1DL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteriaas described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteriaas described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Please see the full person specification on the right hand side to see the full criteria.

Desirable

  • Please see the full person specification on the right hand side to see the full criteria.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualification-Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree- Health Visitor /School Nurse.

Desirable

  • Qualification at Masters level.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Please see the full person specification on the right hand side to see the full criteria.

Desirable

  • Please see the full person specification on the right hand side to see the full criteria.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualification-Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree- Health Visitor /School Nurse.

Desirable

  • Qualification at Masters level.

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

Kennaway Community Centre

Exmouth

Devon

EX8 1DL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Devon County Council

Address

Kennaway Community Centre

Exmouth

Devon

EX8 1DL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0011-25-8368

Job locations

Kennaway Community Centre

Exmouth

Devon

EX8 1DL


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