School Staff Nurse

Job Description

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse or Midwife looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated School Nursing Team in Wiltshire, delivering essential public health services that support the wellbeing of school-aged children.

As a Band 5 School Staff Nurse, you will play a vital role in promoting physical, emotional, and mental health while working closely with families, schools, and community partners.

You will be part of a skilled and supportive team delivering the Healthy Child Programme, using a holistic and child-centred approach to improve health outcomes across the community.

This role offers a unique balance of autonomy and teamwork, allowing you to build strong relationships while contributing to public health initiatives that truly make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, child-centred nursing care within schools and community settings
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for children and young people
• Identify safeguarding concerns and support vulnerable children and families
• Promote healthy lifestyles through education and early intervention
• Work collaboratively with schools, families, and multi-agency partners
• Support the development of local school nursing services through innovation and best practice
• Manage a caseload of children and young people, including those with complex needs
• Participate in child protection conferences and multi-disciplinary meetings
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical records
• Contribute to public health initiatives aligned with organisational priorities

Skills & Experience Required

Essential Criteria

• Registered Nurse or Midwife with valid professional registration
• Post-registration clinical experience
• Understanding of public health and school nursing services
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Confident in clinical decision-making and accountability
• IT literate (Microsoft Office and digital systems)
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

Desirable

• Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification (or willingness to undertake)
• Experience working with children, young people, or community health services

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and adaptable nurse who is committed to improving outcomes for children and families. You should be confident managing a varied workload, passionate about public health, and motivated to deliver high-quality care in a community setting.

Salary & Benefits

As a Band 5 School Staff Nurse, you will receive a competitive and rewarding benefits package:

Financial & Rewards

• £29,970 – £36,483 (Band 5 Salary)
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Access to My Reward Hub (discounts, cashback, vouchers)
• Early access to earned wages

Health & Wellbeing

• Comprehensive mental and physical wellbeing support
• Access to counselling, legal advice, and life management services
• Health resources including fitness and lifestyle programmes

Career Development

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Access to eLearning and structured career pathways
• Support from an ‘Outstanding’ Learning & Development team

Additional Benefits

• Term-time only working for better work-life balance
• Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location
• Inclusive and supportive working culture

About the Organisation

We are a leading provider of community health and care services in the UK, committed to transforming lives through high-quality, accessible healthcare. Since 2006, we have supported communities across England, delivering innovative services focused on better outcomes and patient experience.

Our values guide everything we do: We Care, We Think, We Do.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Safeguarding Commitment

Safeguarding children and vulnerable individuals is at the core of our work. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including appropriate background checks and vetting procedures.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a real impact in children’s public health, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: This vacancy may close early due to high application volumes, so early application is encouraged.