Band 5 Registered Nurse - School Health

Transformationunitgm; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Derby is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse for their School Nursing service. The role involves assessing health needs of school-aged children, implementing intervention programs, and collaborating with community agencies. The ideal candidate will have community experience, team working skills, and knowledge of public health and safeguarding. This position offers flexible work hours, ongoing training, and numerous employee benefits, including generous annual leave and health initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Yearly appraisal and training opportunities

Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits

Health service discounts

Free confidential employee assistance program

Access to diversity networks

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Structured learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Community experience is essential for this position.
• Experience in team working is highly valued.
• Candidate should have knowledge of public health roles.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children is necessary.
• Familiarity with Systm 1 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess health needs of school age children.
• Implement and evaluate intervention programs.
• Work within the public health framework.
• Collaborate with other agencies for service delivery.
• Supervise and mentor team members.

Skills

Community experience

Team working

Knowledge of PH role

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Systm 1 experience

Job description

Main area School Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Working between 22.5 and 37.5 hours over the week - Monday to Friday) Job ref 383-CHI-6325-25

Employer Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Paul's House Town Derby Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/12/2025 23:59

Band 5 Registered Nurse - School Health

NHS AfC: Band 5

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Job overview

How would you like to provide high-quality care for our young people and future generations, supported by an exceptional team of health professionals all working towards one goal - "to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we serve"?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our School Nursing service who use The Lancaster Model to assess the health needs of children and young people in our community

If you are committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families, we would like to hear from you.

You will work under the lead of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN), working within the public health framework (0-19), to meet the prioritised holistic needs of family's children & young people.

For this post you will need to be proactive and enthusiastic as you will be key to assessing the health needs of children and young people and implementing and evaluating programmes of intervention for a defined school health caseload.

The Trust strongly believes in putting people first and putting our colleagues at the centre of everything we do. This would include an induction package as soon as you start, regular managerial, clinical and safeguarding supervision and an annual appraisal to identify development opportunities. Staff well–being is paramount to the organisation and there are several health initiatives to support this and for you to get involved in.

So come and join a great place to work!!

Main duties of the job

Assessing the health needs of school age children and young people.

Implementing and evaluating programmes of intervention for a defined school age caseload.

Work within the 0-19 framework ensuring a seamless service to the family.

To work collaboratively and in partnership with other agencies and partners, ensuring a seamless delivery of services.

To hold child protection responsibilities within a caseload with support/supervision from the named SCPHN in line with service delivery and local policies.

To support, mentor and supervise appropriate members of the team.

Working for our organisation

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Community experience

Experience/Knowledge

• Evidence of team working
• Knowledge of PH role
• Knowledge of safeguarding children
• Experience of systm 1

Additional Information

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [e-mail] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.