School Nurse

School Nurse (Temporary Agency Contract)

Agency: Service Care Solutions
Location: Shropshire NHS
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: £26.50 Ltd per hour, paid via an umbrella company

We are currently recruiting for a School Nurse to join our team on a temporary basis.

This role involves providing professional nursing services to children and young people in an educational setting.

You will be responsible for safeguarding, conducting health assessments, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the holistic well-being of the client group.

• Health Assessments: Perform comprehensive health needs assessments for children and young people.


• Child Protection/Safeguarding: Demonstrate expertise in child protection policies and procedures, ensuring the safety and welfare of all clients.


• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with other health and social care professionals to deliver coordinated services.


• Clinical Governance: Apply principles of clinical governance to improve service delivery and patient safety.


• Health Promotion: Develop and deliver health promotion initiatives tailored to the needs of the school-age population.


• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records in compliance with organizational and legal standards.


• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing CPD activities and demonstrate a commitment to improving nursing practices.

• NMC Registration: Active NMC registration with a valid pin.


• Specialist Qualifications: Must hold a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing) qualification.


• Nurse Prescriber: Either currently qualified or willing to undertake relevant training within 12 months.


• Technical Skills: Strong IT skills and the ability to use electronic health systems effectively.


• Research Literacy: Competence in critically appraising research and presenting complex data.


• Knowledge:
  
  
  
  • Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
  
  
  • Common Assessment Framework.
  
  
  • Health Needs Assessment.
  
  
  • Clinical Governance.
  
  
  
  

• Significant post-registration experience, with demonstrable expertise in child protection and safeguarding.


• Proven ability to work effectively with children and young people in both individual and group settings.


• Experience in multi-agency collaboration.

• Maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure or emotionally challenging situations.

• Induction & Support: A full induction will be provided to ensure familiarity with organizational procedures and policies.


• Compliance Requirements: Applicants must meet all pre-employment checks, including DBS clearance.

To Apply:
If you meet the requirements outlined above and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, we encourage you to apply.

Send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk